I rent a place that has cable included in the rent (Xfinity with On Demand). I have no idea what they pay for it but I wouldn't pay more than about $2 a month. Many nights I just go to bed early and read.
I just found they have music channels up in the 400's so I put one of them on sometimes. I have never understood people who keep TV on "for the noise." I would much rather have quiet.
The DVD player here does not work so I have set up my laptop so that I can swing it around and watch a DVD on it while sitting on the sofa quilting. Just got a couple from the library.
I liked "Alone" but that is over now. Also Hotel Hell and Hotel Impossible, and Impractical Jokers. No interest in sci-fi or zombies.