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The CW

by The CW Network

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356 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 14, 2012
  • September 15, 2026

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The CW Network
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About

Stream the latest episodes of popular TV shows, full series, movies, and live sports. Enjoy content the day after broadcast, binge-watch favorites, and discover new films. Access 24/7 programming and manage your viewing with a personal profile.

✓Latest episodes next-day streaming
✓Binge full series
✓Growing movie collection
✓Live and on-demand sports
✓24/7 channel programming
✓Personalized profiles and watchlists
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The CW. Based on 22K reviews and a 3.3/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Free streaming service
  • 🔍Wide variety of shows
  • 📺Convenient way to watch missed episodes

Negative things

  • ⏱️Too many repetitive ads
  • 🔀Inconsistent episode tracking and resume functionality
  • 🤯Buggy playback and app crashes
  • 🔍Limited episode availability per show
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What's New in The CW

4.21.3

September 15, 2026

Enhanced deep linking for a smoother way to jump to your favorite content

Events

Read more about All American: The Final Season
Event EndedPremiere

All American: The Final Season

Watch now on The CW App.

Aug 17, 2026 — Sep 17, 2026

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Read more about Sullivan's Crossing
Event EndedPremiere

Sullivan's Crossing

Maggie’s past returns, threatening her new life.

Jun 16, 2026 — Jun 22, 2026

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Read more about All American: The Final Season
Event EndedNew Season

All American: The Final Season

Watch now on The CW App.

Jul 14, 2026 — Aug 14, 2026

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User reviews

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Commercials and restarts

Sometimes an episode of a show will repeatedly restart after watching the episode for a while - typically, it restarts around the same spot in an episode. Also, there’s been times when commercial breaks happen minutes apart
MaryAnnyMousMaryAnnyMous

Not working

App no longer works on AppleTV
Beaveruk7Beaveruk7

Installed and zero content. Literally zero.

Added this app and created an account. All menus for content are blank. No shows nor live tv. I’m concerned about so many reviews about relentless ads but right now I’m not even getting a single show displayed. Not so great CW.
AndyC0123456AndyC0123456

Unbearable ads

I downloaded this to watch PBR Teams. Not only do you have to watch commercials while the live event is minimized, muted and playing in the background, you have to watch 2 minutes of ridiculous ads every 5-7 minutes. And the other reviews are also true to where if you rewind at all, it makes you rewatch the same ads you just finished watching
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Chris JNCChris JNC

Ads on ads on ads

WHY ARE THERE SO MANY ADS and why are the ads SO DAMN LONG Im just trying to watch all American and it feels like half the episodes is just ads
The.ResourceThe.Resource
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Playback stalling and freezing issues

Bug

Incorrect episode resume points

Bug

Orientation and layout problems on tablets

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to watch full seasons of shows

Feature

Improved episode resume and tracking

Feature

Reduced ad frequency and more variety

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content can I stream on this app?

You can stream the latest episodes of primetime shows the day after they air, binge-watch full series from The CW's library, discover new and classic movies, and watch live and on-demand sports like NASCAR, PAC-12 Football, and WWE NXT. The app also offers 24/7 programming channels.

Do I need a cable subscription or credit card to use this app?

No, this app does not require a cable subscription or credit card. It provides access to content directly, making it a hassle-free way to stream your favorite shows and more.

How can I keep track of what I want to watch?

You can create a personal profile after logging in. This allows you to continue watching content across different devices and create a personalized watch list with 'My CW' to easily manage your viewing preferences.

Is this app available on all devices?

The description mentions that you can continue watching content on any device with a profile, suggesting broad compatibility. However, specific device support is not detailed.

What is the cost to use this app?

The app is free to use and does not require a cable subscription or credit card. While the description doesn't explicitly mention in-app purchases, the monetization model is listed as 'free with in-app purchases', suggesting some optional paid content or features may exist.