What YouTube channels post content similar to TV shows?

I’m sure there are channels that run similar to Public TV. They may post a regular show, or a variety of shows.

Maybe web-series is the word to use. They must be of decent quality and updated within the last 6 months.

I’m know not looking for documentaries, essay videos, pranks, reviews or vlogs.

And not 1-2 people going around doing whatever, or a group of people that sit with a static backdrop chatting or pulling up graphics.

I’m looking for funny game shows, dating shows, reality tv, sit coms, drama, variety shows, comedy or anything that would be similar to flicking through over the air TV (but not jsut shows copied from TV).

Written with dyslexia ✍️🙃.

PP_BOY_,
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If you’re into cars at all, Drivetribe (founded by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May) posts a lot of content that Top Gear fans will enjoy. Very high production value.

frefi,
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I recommend Puppet History

It’s a well-made comedy game show

driving_crooner,
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Not sure if your style, but maybe Cut? It’s like reality TV from 2010’s MTVs but for youtube.

anarchost,

The entire Dropout channel looks like it’s from some alternative reality Comedy Central. Here’s a trailer for one of their programs.

MrJameGumb,
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Hot Ones is always pretty entertaining

dannoffs,
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Its not YouTube, but Dropout.tv probably has the best “TV style” gameshow content.

kescusay,
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I second this recommendation. Honestly, I hate the proliferation of streaming services… but this one’s consistently fun. It’s the College Humor folks. Fun stuff.

Dark_Arc,
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It’s the College Humor folks.

What?? Really? I loved those guys back in the day, definitely going to have to check this out!

kescusay,
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Yep. They’ve got game shows that are really reminiscent of things like Whose Line Is It Anyway, and check out basically anything Brennan Lee Mulligan is involved with.

Dark_Arc,
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I’m definitely liking make some noise and dirty laundry

hperrin,

This is the only streaming service I actually like paying for. I want to support them.

Pietson,

They also have some of their content in YouTube. The 'um, actually' channel is how I discovered them.

Gold_E_Lox,

Red Letter Media

Mike and Jay are a modern Siskel and Ebert. Film reviews, b-movie marathons and recently, a lot of trivia shows :D

Mugmoor,
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I will never get over the fact that Rich was Dick the Birthday Boy.

DrCatface,

holy shit

Guest_User,

Just ignoring Rich?

Kiryu, (edited )

Far and away my favorite YouTube channel. Hugely influential considering their 1.5M subscribers.

SzethFriendOfNimi, (edited )

More educational content seems to fit this such as:

Gaming Historian

PBS Spacetime

GlenRambo,

As much as I love space time, I would very much say it’s a video essay. one dude cutting to graphics and overlays.

I’d not imagine that on TV.

I’ll check out the others.

SzethFriendOfNimi, (edited )

I forgot to add.

TaleFoundry. Now that is something I could see being on TV

For example

youtu.be/dYldDWLSgl0

Mugmoor, (edited )
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Hangin’ With Doctor Z. Dana Gould hosts a 70’s style talk show while dressed up like Dr. Zaius from Planet of the Apes.

Squibbles,

Criminal that his channel doesn’t have more subs

GlenRambo,

That sounds pretty good, and definitely something in the way that in looking for.

GlenRambo,

😅

Squibbles,

This is verrry niche but Live from Moosejaw is what looks to be a YouTube comedy series that’s just starting up about a long time local hockey broadcaster who gets saddled with a big city equivalent on his talk show. I enjoyed the teasers/setup they were showing before today’s premiere episode youtube.com/

garbagebagel,

Is Mac featured though?

PixelAlchemist, (edited )

watch.plex.tv/live-tv

has tons of free tv-like channels with a slew of content. Plus you can self-host your own media on there for free too if you that’s your thing.

Chozo,
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I also recommend Pluto.TV for anybody who enjoys Plex's live TV. They've got a similar business model in place (watch for free with regularly-scheduled ads, like normal TV), and some different content sources (as well as some overlapping sources). Like Plex, it also doesn't require any account to watch. It also has an app for most TV platforms.

PixelAlchemist,

I’d rather give the ad revenue dollars to a small, independent company like Plex over a media giant like ViacomCBS if the content is similar. Just my 2¢.

GlenRambo,

I thought those channels were just IP-TV channels? I’ve seen a bunch of them on other IPTV services anyhow.

Skyhighatrist,

Science and Futurism with Isaac Arthur

This channel focuses on exploring concepts in science with an emphasis on futurism and space exploration, along with a healthy dose of science fiction. While we explore many concepts and technologies that are far beyond us now, we try to keep everything inside the bounds of known science or major theories.

infinitepcg,

This obviously falls into the “documentaries and essays” category

Skyhighatrist, (edited )

Meh, I saw documentaries listed but didn’t catch that they weren’t looking for those specifically. Doesn’t matter the OP isn’t the only one in this thread and so it’s here in case someone else finds it interesting.

almpeter,

British tv has a lot of shows for free on YouTube: Jimmy Carrs “I literally just told you”, Taskmaster, Qi, would I lie to you, 8 out of 10 cats… These are all bbc productions, so literally tv shows. All are panel shows with a comedic purpose, and different approaches.

Akasazh,
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BBC is the best. The broadcasting company that is, the other one is not my kink.

pacoboyd,

For sure check out Taskmaster.

perviouslyiner, (edited )

Time Team are now on youtube.

Channels with some variety of content might include wired or insider.

GlenRambo,

Pretty good suggestions. Insiders titles are so clockbait but I’ve seen a few before and they are good.

lengau,

Jet Lag: The Game www.youtube.com/channel/UCxkM67T_Iele-mRVUiBkRqg

Bonus: they’re on Nebula too. nebula.tv/jetlag

Bluebanrigh,

Second this, I enjoyed their escape Alaska, their NZ race and their Tag across Europe.

Can’t wait for the hide and seek in Switzerland.

Dark_Arc,
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What do you think of Nebula? Does it have a lot of stuff that’s worth watching you can’t find on YouTube?

lengau,

The main benefit for me is supporting the creators. The secondary benefit is not having to deal with YouTube.

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