The CW

Name: The CW
Rating: 3.3 (21695 reviews)
Author: The CW Network

by The CW Network

22K ratings

333 reviews

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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

4.21.2

August 8, 2026

We have a fancy new player design, and you can now pause and rewind live streams - enjoy!

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The app has maintained its position at 206 recently.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Events

Event Ended Premiere

Sullivan's Crossing

Maggie’s past returns, threatening her new life.

Jun 16, 2026 — Jun 22, 2026

Available New Season

All American: The Final Season

Watch now on The CW App.

Jul 14, 2026 — Aug 14, 2026

Event Ended Premiere

Sullivan's Crossing

Maggie’s past returns, threatening her new life.

May 17, 2026 — Jun 16, 2026

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User reviews

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No longer functioning

It is a real shame, because The CW has some great programs. It was always glitchy: Content Playback Error was frequent. Now that Nexstar has branded The CW, it is not working at all. Ads play, but display Ad Error. You might try to play something you like, but then it says: Content Playback Error. It is a real shame that the new media owners fail at operating. Kinda like the flaws in decision-making trickle down and ruin things for the majority. Makes me feel blue. 31 July 2026

Insightful viewer

8 days ago

Good but needs help

Love that the movies and app aren’t expensive like some other streaming apps, but lately random movies won’t play at all. What is this about? It would at least be good to be able to rate the movies like you can on Netflix’s so you know which ones not to try again and remember the ones you do really like.

Captaincharminghood4ever2018

11 days ago

Disappointed

This app needs
Some serious tweaking!
It’s hard to navigate.

Queene4him

13 days ago

Terrible

Just when you thought streaming couldn’t be worse…

runrunrepeat

13 days ago

trash app

i wish i could rate a app negative stars the app sucks its glitchy and almost unusable

boggiguy

yes / yesADS

no / noIn-App Purchase

free / freePrice

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Playback stalling and freezing issues

Bug

Incorrect episode resume points

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Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to watch full seasons of shows

Feature

Improved episode resume and tracking

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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.