“The Alyssa Pladl Story” will premiere Saturday, October 19 (10/19/2024) at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime. You can find a live stream of the film on Philo (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), and other TV streaming services listed below.

Alyssa (Jackie Cruz) and Steven (Matthew MacCaull) begin a passionate relationship when Alyssa is a teenager. After Steven has a daughter, he becomes abusive, leading Alyssa to give the child up for adoption. Eighteen years later they are found by their daughter Katie (Matreya Scarrwener) and Steven convinces her to move in. When Steven neglects the family, Alyssa leaves the family and discovers that Steven and Katie are having an affair and expecting a baby. Alyssa tries to warn Katie about Steven’s abusive past, but Katie doesn’t listen – until it’s too late.

How can I watch The Alyssa Pladl Story for free?

Even if you don’t have a traditional cable connection, you can stream The Alyssa Pladl Story on Lifetime via platforms like Philo (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), Frndly TV (free trial), and Sling (half price) in the first Month).

What are the differences between the streaming services?

Philo subscribers enjoy access to over 70 premium live channels, an on-demand library of over 70,000 movies and shows, and AMC+ (with advertising) included with their subscription. The service also offers unlimited DVR recordings, allowing users to save whatever is currently airing or about to air for up to a year, with the ability to fast-forward recordings and skip commercials. Additionally, subscribers can access premium add-ons such as MGM+, STARZ and the Movies and More package (which includes REELZ and other channels), as well as over 80 free channels, bringing the total to over 150 free and paid channels. You can now test Philo free of charge for 7 days.

DirecTV Stream is comparable to FuboTV as it offers similar channels and functionality. Their basic package, which costs $79.99 per month with a free trial, includes just over 75 live TV channels. You can explore all of DirecTV Stream’s channel packages on their website.

Frndly TV is the cheapest live TV streaming service in America. Frndly TV starts at just $6.99/month and is billed annually. It offers more than 40 premium live TV channels, including A+E®, Hallmark Channel, The History Channel™, INSP, Lifetime®, Hallmark Movie & Mysteries, MeTV+ and Game Show Network, GAC Family and more. Customers can also access a wide range of on-demand content at no additional cost. Frndly TV offers feel-good programs at a family-friendly price.

Known for its affordability, Sling offers new subscribers a 50% discount on their first month of service. There are three channel packages available: Sling Blue and Sling Orange, each priced at $40 per month, and Sling Orange + Blue, which combines the first two packages for $55 per month.