Are Grover and Ernie returning with Sesame Steet for new seasons and episodes to PBS? Here's what to know about Netflix deal and how to watch for free

An HBO Max subscription is required to watch Sesame Street on the platform. Some social media users hoped that Netflix would allow viewers to tune into old and new episodes without requiring a subscription.

Through a unique private-public partnership “Sesame Street” will be available on both Netflix and PBS beginning later this year