I've been cutting cable for two years now, and I recently realized that live TV still has something streaming can't replicate—shared moments. When my family watches a big game or a breaking news event together, we're not just watching; we're reacting in real time, and that sense of simultaneity is addictive. But I also admit that my subscription costs are creeping up as I add services to cover the same channels I used to get for less. Can ad-supported streaming actually replace the communal pull of broadcast television, or is that a nostalgic fantasy?