How to Watch Citizen Nation without Cable

The Spool Staff
November 21st, 2024

A brand new docuseries from PBS entitled Citizen Nation premiers October 8. The four-part series prides itself on civil discussions as it follows teenagers across America with diverse personal and political backgrounds participating in the top civics competition, “We the People,” where difficult questions are tackled head-on. Expect the series to “reveal [contestants’] knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and politics, and wrestle with what it means to be a citizen today.”

Where to Watch Citizen Nation

Citizen Nation premiers on PBS on Tuesday, October 8 at 9pm ET.

Citizen Nation on PBS

You can watch Citizen Nation on PBS without cable on any of these cord-cutting services:

YouTube TV

Often dubbed as the best cordless replacement to cable, YouTube TV is a live TV streaming platform that gives you access to more than 100 channels, sporting events, local channels, unlimited DVR space, and up to three simultaneous streams. But what really gives YouTube TV its edge is customization; depending on your needs, you can easily add premium channels like HBO, sports channels like NFL Redzone, and Spanish channels like Unimas to your preferred lineup.

What to expect

Some themes to expect across the four episodes are immigrant experiences, poverty and opioid addiction, and school shootings. Factors like family in opposing teams and competitions derailed by blizzards line the journey towards the finals in Washington, DC.