NBCUniversal has revealed the name of its anticipated streaming comedy over-the-top service -- Seeso -- and new details.
The ad-free subscription platform will feature original and library TV
programs, as well as films, costing consumers $3.99 a month. It will be available starting January 2016 -- on Seeso.com and on streaming platforms, connected devices and other distribution
partners.
Comedy content includes NBC’s late-night programming -- “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” and “Saturday
Night Live” -- as well as series such as the U.S. and U.K. versions of “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” “30 Rock,” “Monty
Python’s Flying Circus” and “The Kids in the Hall.”
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One of the different features about Seeso is search. It includes a function allowing viewers to continue watching
while they look for what to watch next. Also a “free-forever front porch” enables viewers to see a subset of Seeso content with no credit card required. Only an email address is
needed.
“Big streaming services have created a paradox of choice — they’re great if you know exactly what to watch, but if you aren’t in the middle of a binge, the
search can be near endless,” states Evan Shapiro, EVP of NBCUniversal Digital Enterprises.
Seeso will provide comedy programming updated with new content every day, including new
episodes of original comedy, live-streamed stand-up every month and acquired series and films.
One original show comes from Dan Harmon, creator of NBC’s “Community,” called
“HarmonQuest.” The show combines live action and animation. Another, “The UCB Show,” comes from hosts, creators of the Upright Citizens Brigade -- Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh, Ian
Roberts and Matt Besser.