Burning Series - is it legal?
On "Burning Series" you can watch many series with the latest US episodes online - legally? We will clarify this in our practical tips guide.
Watch series at Burning series online - legal?
Burning Series is not legal. For a long time, the portal's streaming offer was viewed as a legal gray area, but the CJEU decided to consider the use of BS as a crime. Read exactly what is behind this and what consequences you can expect.
- In their FAQ, the operators of "Burning Series" emphasize that their website is in the gray legal area.
- The legal gray area refers to the type of streaming; For some judges, the limit is already on caching your computer, as is the practice with "Burning Series". This cache is automatically cleared again, but - depending on the design - could become a legal problem.
- After there have been a number of warning letters in the past, the European Court of Justice has dealt with the situation. The decision has now been announced.
- According to the ECJ, you are punishable if you use illegal streams on the Internet. Reason: You are violating copyright law. This decision is unmistakable and applies without exception even if you circumvent geoblocking.
- If you want to make it even after this judgment, you have to expect a warning fee of 150 euros. Added to this are the license fees per film, which amount to around five euros.
- We therefore advise against such sites and recommend legal streaming providers such as "Watchever" and "Maxdome".
Legally stream movies and series on TV
Legal VoD services like "Maxdome" or "Netflix" meanwhile offer thousands of films and series on demand for a small monthly amount of money. The best: Unlike with Burning Series, you can also use these providers on your TV.
- All you need is a current Smart TV that is equipped with the appropriate apps and an Internet connection. You can get the first recommended models over 43 inches for less than 500 euros.
- If you are looking for a real home cinema feeling, the best thing to do is go straight to a large UHD TV. We have tested the currently best models for you in detail and compared them in a leaderboard.
Legal streaming is also free with Netflix in Germany. For good series without limits, we show you the three best streaming portals in comparison.