In a deal many are calling historic, Netflix is preparing to buy Warner Bros. in an 82.7 billion dollar deal that is likely to disrupt the industry in the realm of content creation, theater revenues, and what we’re here to discuss today, consumer cost.

You’d better get ready to pay more to watch HBO (part of the deal) and Netflix.

Right now the two would cost you close to $20 with ads and well over $30 without ads. That’s already more than what we would like to spend for only two services.

And if you’ve got interests on Paramount Plus, Amazon Prime Video, or Peacock, then you’re spending more.

Plus, don’t forget cable. At this point, we’re over the century mark with dollar signs.

You also have to wonder where the compromise is going to be when it comes to quality.

HBO has the best library in terms of critically and publicly praised content. You know the hits. Sopranos, The Wire, Game Of Thrones, Curb.. The list goes on and on.

Netflix gave us “Fixed” which is one of the worst films I’ve ever seen in my life (story HERE).

I’m not going to pretend Netflix doesn’t give us hits. “Squid Game” “Stranger Things” “Wednesday” are all winners and there are plenty in the library as well.

But both HBO and Netflix shows have their own distinct feel. I can almost tell you who produced a show simply by how they’re shot.

And if it’s worth the money.

So, let’s be on the lookout for more price hikes. We’ve still got a long way to go until the future becomes “the now”.

But start preparing your budget.