Your Netflix bill is about to get a lot more frustrating after the latest streaming price hikes.
If you’ve been relying on Rotten Tomatoes scores to decide what to watch, your wallet is about to feel the squeeze. As streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu continue to raise subscription fees by an average of 20-30%, the cost of "just passing the time" is skyrocketing. But here’s the real kicker: you’re paying more for less. A new study shows that while Rotten Tomatoes freshness ratings for original shows and movies are dropping, the price you pay to watch them is climbing faster than ever. The average "certified fresh" show now costs you an extra $4.50 per month compared to last year, but the content libraries are shrinking. The hidden fee? You’re now subsidizing price-fixing tactics and losing the ability to test-drive shows before committing $15.99 a month. Your daily life: more ads, mediocre content, and a lighter wallet—all because you trusted the tomato. Check your bank statements.