Showtime 2

Showtime 2 is the overflow sibling to Showtime's main feed, which means you'll mostly find encore presentations of current series and movies that aired earlier in the week on the primary channel. It's a practical channel, not a glamorous one. Think catching up on last night's episode of Your Honor or a repeat of a Showtime Original movie you missed. The scheduling lacks the urgency of premieres. No live events, no sports. What it does offer is breathing room. If you have a DVR or simply scroll past, Showtime 2 gives you a second chance. The channel does occasionally air a standalone marathon of a hit show, and that's when it feels worth tuning in live. Otherwise, it's a placeholder for on-demand viewing. But for cord-cutters using linear streaming, having Showtime 2 live means you can watch Showtime online without worrying about conflicts. General tv United States rarely gets more utilitarian. It's not bad, it's just not the main attraction. Keep it in your lineup if you're a Showtime subscriber who hates missing a beat.