Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 18, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 10
Documentaries with a bigger budget behind them than most, but 4K needs the dearer plan.
Value for money5.9
Cheap for high-budget documentaries, but 4K costs extra.
$5.99 a month. The cheapest service in the same category is $3.99 ($2 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 4.5/10), that comes to 5.9 on value.
Content quality4.5
Documentaries.
We have no title-level data for this one, so this is our own read on how much there is worth watching.
Apps and devices6.3
Serviceable app, on 5 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 4.64 on iPhone and 3.79 on Android. Works on 5 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality7.5
1080p, stereo; no 4K at any price.
Base plan streams in 1080p.
MagellanTV’s content focuses mostly on documentaries. New movies and series are added weekly, so the library is frequently updated. This streamer is for people who love learning about science, space, and the earth. MagellanTV provides a thoughtfully curated selection of films that focus on current events and global topics of importance. A monthly subscription costs $5.99/month with a 7-day free trial, but if you opt to pay annually, your monthly cost comes up to just $4.99/month and you’ll be eligible for a 14-day free trial.
How much does MagellanTV cost?
MagellanTV starts at $5.99/month.
Does MagellanTV have a free trial?
Yes. MagellanTV currently offers a 14-day free trial for new subscribers.
What devices support MagellanTV?
MagellanTV is available on Amazon Fire TV, Google Play, iOS, Roku, Samsung, Vizio.
Can I cancel MagellanTV anytime?
MagellanTV is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is MagellanTV worth it?
MagellanTV’s content focuses mostly on documentaries. New movies and series are added weekly, so the library is frequently updated. This streamer is for people who love learning about science, space, and the earth. MagellanTV provides a thoughtfully curated selection of films that focus on current events and global topics of importance. A monthly subscription costs $5.99/month with a 7-day free trial, but if you opt to pay annually, your monthly cost comes up to just $4.99/month and you'll be eligible for a 14-day free trial.
Four criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
10The cheapest service of its kind, with full content.
Content quality
0None of the 20 most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
10All 20 channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.
Apps and devices
0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.
10Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
104K on the plan we price.