Streaming viewers are caught in the middle of a contract battle that will feel very familiar to anyone who remembers linear TV.

YouTube TV said in a blog post on October 30 that Disney “used the threat of a blackout on YouTube TV as a negotiating tactic to force deal terms that would raise prices on our customers.” Disney’s move to pull its content could benefit its own streaming platforms,

Here's the latest info on the YouTube TV and Disney carriage dispute. Find out how to watch ABC, ESPN, and other content today for free or at a discounted price.

YouTube TV and Disney's stalemate sees no change, as both sides find fault in the other. YouTube TV claims Disney has been "unnecessarily aggressive and assertive," while Disney states the former has blown things out of proportion.

The current mess battle between YouTube TV and the Walt Disney Co. provides an opportunity to rethink having paid live television.

Despite the impasse that led to the current blackout," the statement provided from Disney reads, "we have asked YouTube TV to restore ABC for Election Day so subscribers have access to the information they rely on.

One Redditor who recently made the switch said they signed up for the Ultimate package, which costs a bit more than YouTube TV but offers far more content. “It’s a little more