Tried to get it working but never could. Not that I tried very hard. But Immy iPad would connect to my Mac and I would see is a black screen.

If you consider 10.99 (for criterion channel or other streaming platforms) too big a risk then the only option you leave open is piracy. All other options require you to spend money with the possibility that you might not like it.

Looks as if the Balrog was pissing on Gandalf.