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SDR-1970 · 01-10-2018, 05:33 AM

Hi guys. I am very very new to amazon prime, and I have a question that's bugging me. God forbid, if/when UM becomes unavailable in the future on amazon prime, is there a way we can keep episodes of the show indefinitely on our devices? Would it be better buying episodes, or just subscribe to Amazon instead?

Many thanks

drew790 · 01-10-2018, 09:16 AM

For me, unsubscribe.

The DVDs of compiled segments have 90% of what ended up in the Prime version.

bell83 · 01-10-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SDR-1970

Hi guys. I am very very new to amazon prime, and I have a question that's bugging me. God forbid, if/when UM becomes unavailable in the future on amazon prime, is there a way we can keep episodes of the show indefinitely on our devices? Would it be better buying episodes, or just subscribe to Amazon instead?

Many thanks

I've been wondering this, as well. I'd love to construct a complete set, with the Amazon versions (for the updates and...obviously...better recording clarity) along with the bootlegs for the unavailable segments. Just because of...um......science.

TheCars1986 · 01-10-2018, 11:20 AM

I'm sure someone is going to bootleg all of the seasons onto a DVD somewhere down the line. But if you look hard enough, you can find the old compilation DVDs.

tarheelslim · 01-10-2018, 03:51 PM

From what I recall, someone in one of the older Prime threads indicated that when you "buy" an episode from Amazon, you are still required to watch it through some sort of proprietary player. I can't say if this is true or not, but it was mentioned that you can't just burn a DVD from the purchase.

I assume there would be some way to rip the streaming video but I don't know anything about that.

I think these episodes will become MORE available over time though, not less. I still figure at some point Filmrise will be putting them on Youtube (like they already did with the Farinas), and at that point ripping your own gets easy.

LooksLikeCRicci · 01-10-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tarheelslim

I think these episodes will become MORE available over time though, not less. I still figure at some point Filmrise will be putting them on Youtube (like they already did with the Farinas), and at that point ripping your own gets easy.

I agree with this comment. Since the Stack episodes have been released on Amazon Prime, I notice that Hulu has them. Not only Hulu, but they are also available on FilmRise's free streaming channel, in addition to a couple of others. I want to say the Roku Channel, but if it's not, it's going to be something like TubiTV or Crackle. When I figure it out, I'll post it on here so you guys can watch for free if you haven't been already...

bell83 · 01-10-2018, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LooksLikeCRicci

I agree with this comment. Since the Stack episodes have been released on Amazon Prime, I notice that Hulu has them. Not only Hulu, but they are also available on FilmRise's free streaming channel, in addition to a couple of others. I want to say the Roku Channel, but if it's not, it's going to be something like TubiTV or Crackle. When I figure it out, I'll post it on here so you guys can watch for free if you haven't been already...

They'll definitely be more available, but I believe the question is if we're able to actually download them to have on their own, unless I misunderstood. Which is my question, too. Because we'll inevitably have a day where suddenly these get yanked.

Axl Rose · 01-10-2018, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tarheelslim

I assume there would be some way to rip the streaming video but I don't know anything about that.

They're most likely encrypted so ripping it probably isn't an option either.

AriadneHaze · 01-10-2018, 05:47 PM

Why is season 10 so short on Amazon? Only 10 episodes? Are there some missing?

Hot Jock · 01-10-2018, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Axl Rose

They're most likely encrypted so ripping it probably isn't an option either.

Every Amazon episode has been backed up digitally. I assure that these versions are always going to be available, if you know what I mean. ✌️

drew790 · 01-11-2018, 12:14 AM

I wish the Canadian version of Amazon Prime allowed download like the US prime or iTunes do. It's essentially a rebranded Netflix.

That said what I really wish is for the scene groups to, you know ...

LooksLikeCRicci · 01-11-2018, 01:12 PM

All 12 seasons of UM are available to watch for free if you have the Roku channel.

Had to check last night, as I knew I had seen it somewhere streaming for free...

NCRavensFan86 · 01-13-2018, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AriadneHaze

Why is season 10 so short on Amazon? Only 10 episodes? Are there some missing?

Season 10 contains the 2 short CBS Seasons, CBS only produced 12 episodes over 2 Seasons. Amazon cut away about 2 episodes worth of segments from the original 12. Hence, you get only 10 episodes for Season 10.

SDR-1970 · 01-18-2018, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tarheelslim

I think these episodes will become MORE available over time though, not less. I still figure at some point Filmrise will be putting them on Youtube (like they already did with the Farinas), and at that point ripping your own gets easy.

I emailed filmrise just the other day, asking if they plan to upload the Robert Stack episodes anytime in the near future, & they told me they have no plans to do so anytime soon.

nicoge21 · 01-19-2018, 12:15 AM

All this Amazon prime stuff is just the tip of the iceberg. What about ultra rare stuff like the interview Robert stack did with Jennifer Pratt? Live at the telecenter. Or the full uncut alcatraz prison special?

01-10-2018, 05:33 AM	#1
SDR-1970 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 12, 2017 Location: England Posts: 27	Question about UM on Amazon prime Hi guys. I am very very new to amazon prime, and I have a question that's bugging me. God forbid, if/when UM becomes unavailable in the future on amazon prime, is there a way we can keep episodes of the show indefinitely on our devices? Would it be better buying episodes, or just subscribe to Amazon instead? Many thanks

01-10-2018, 09:16 AM	#2
drew790 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 17, 2017 Posts: 847	For me, unsubscribe. The DVDs of compiled segments have 90% of what ended up in the Prime version.

01-10-2018, 11:20 AM	#4
TheCars1986 #VLSKMS Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 22, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,614	I'm sure someone is going to bootleg all of the seasons onto a DVD somewhere down the line. But if you look hard enough, you can find the old compilation DVDs.

01-10-2018, 03:51 PM	#5
tarheelslim Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 16, 2014 Posts: 275	From what I recall, someone in one of the older Prime threads indicated that when you "buy" an episode from Amazon, you are still required to watch it through some sort of proprietary player. I can't say if this is true or not, but it was mentioned that you can't just burn a DVD from the purchase. I assume there would be some way to rip the streaming video but I don't know anything about that. I think these episodes will become MORE available over time though, not less. I still figure at some point Filmrise will be putting them on Youtube (like they already did with the Farinas), and at that point ripping your own gets easy.

01-10-2018, 05:47 PM	#9
AriadneHaze Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 06, 2017 Location: St. Louis Posts: 32	Why is season 10 so short on Amazon? Only 10 episodes? Are there some missing?

01-11-2018, 12:14 AM	#11
drew790 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 17, 2017 Posts: 847	I wish the Canadian version of Amazon Prime allowed download like the US prime or iTunes do. It's essentially a rebranded Netflix. That said what I really wish is for the scene groups to, you know ...

01-11-2018, 01:12 PM	#12
LooksLikeCRicci Likes to live in a clean house Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 4,050	All 12 seasons of UM are available to watch for free if you have the Roku channel. Had to check last night, as I knew I had seen it somewhere streaming for free...

01-19-2018, 12:15 AM	#15
nicoge21 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 19, 2009 Posts: 177	All this Amazon prime stuff is just the tip of the iceberg. What about ultra rare stuff like the interview Robert stack did with Jennifer Pratt? Live at the telecenter. Or the full uncut alcatraz prison special?