New ‘Survival Mode’ docuseries details life-changing disasters and showcases survivors: How you can watch free

The brand new docuseries Survival Mode premieres on NBC Monday, July 7 at 10/9c.

Cord cutters hoping to check out the new series can stream the premiere even without access to traditional cable through Fubo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Peacock (next day).

What is Survival Mode about?

Survival Mode highlights incredible true stories about perseverance told by real people who survived life-changing disasters with their unbreakable spirit. Through these first-hand accounts from the survivors of these devastating events, the new series captures that the will to live is the most powerful force on Earth.

Throughout the new NBC docuseries, the deadly catastrophes that will be covered are Hurricane Ian, the Maui Wildfires, the Joplin Tornado, the Derailment of Amtrak 501, the Montecito Mudslide, the Fort Worth Pileup, the Kentucky Floods, Super Storm Sandy and the Sinking of Costa Concordia.

The docuseries premiere episode centers on the devastation that Hurricane Ian wreaked in Fort Myers Beach. Throughout the debut episode, viewers will hear stories from three groups of residents who chose to stay and face the deadliest storm to hit Florida in generations and endure harrowing consequences.

How to watch Survival Mode

Those interested in checking out the new docuseries can stream the premiere live through Fubo or DirecTV—both of which offer free trials for new subscribers to enjoy before committing to a paid subscription.

Those willing to wait an extra day to check out the new series can stream the premiere through Peacock Tuesday, July 8.

What is Fubo and DirecTV?

Fubo and DirecTV are two of the top streaming services steadily replacing traditional cable services. Both offer free trials to new subscribers, a plethora of popular live TV channels, on-demand streaming options and helpful features such as unlimited DVR storage.

Fubo considers itself a sports-focused live streaming service, but with over 100 live TV channels available through its base package at just $84.99 after its free trial, it offers much more to its subscribers.

Popular TV channels available through Fubo include ABC, FOX, BET, MTV, CNBC, MSNBC, USA and much more.

DirecTV mirrors Fubo by offering many of the same live TV channels and useful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNN, BET and much more.

Two other DirecTV packages are the Choice package (original price $114.99) and the Ultimate package (original price $129.99), both of which are part of an ongoing promotion that offers new subscribers $10 off the original price for the first three months of their subscription.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages can check them out here.

What is Peacock?

Peacock is one of the most popular alternatives to traditional cable. Users can stream hit movies and TV shows or explore a plethora of Peacock Originals.

Peacock currently offers two plans to choose from including their premium plan for $7.99 a month ($79.99 annually) and their premium plus plan for $13.99 a month ($139.99 annually).

The premium plan is the most popular package offering subscribers access to live sporting events, new and hit TV shows and movies, Peacock Originals and more.

Peacock’s premium plus plan comes with everything included in the premium plan along with the ability to download and watch select titles offline and the chance to stream your local NBC channels live at any time. Also, with the premium plus plan users can stream content without ad interruptions.

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