Relief in Coronavirus Lockdown, watch YouTube Originals for free

YouTube has now taken a big step to remove the boredom of people stuck at home amid Coronavirus Lockdown. According to an online report, YouTube has now opened access to its original shows for free to the viewers, which includes many YouTube Originals like the murder mystery competition show ‘Escape the Night’, ‘Step Up: High Water’, and ‘ Impulse etc. are included. Let us tell you that these shows were earlier available only to those who had YouTube Premium subscription. This free access has gone live from Wednesday, April 8, which will remain active for a limited time only. However, YouTube has not set any specific date for this.

Let us tell you that the shows which YouTube is offering for free due to the Corona virus epidemic are actually part of YouTube’s Premium subscription. In India, this subscription is available for Rs 129 per month. However, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 i.e. Corona virus, there is currently a lockdown in many countries around the world including India, due to which everyone is locked in their homes. In such a situation, most people are relying on the internet and social media sites to connect with the outside world and for entertainment. In view of these circumstances, YouTube has opened its premium content for free for some time, so that people can take advantage of better content in this time of crisis.

Susanne Daniels, YouTube’s global head of original content, says fan-favorite originals are now available to the public for free. We will continue to promote security while offering entertainment to all users around the world.

This is the complete list of YouTube Originals that is available to every user:

Escape the Night

Matpat’s Game Lab

Step Up: High Water

Impulse

Sherwood

Sideswiped

The Sidemen Show

Foursome

Me and My Grandma

F2 Finding Football

Overthinking with Kat & June

The Fake Show

The report also says that YouTube is also opening up kids and family original shows, including ‘We Are Savvy,’ ‘Hyperlinked,’ ‘Fruit Ninja Frenzy Force’ and ‘Kings of Atlantis’ etc.