I completely understand the frustrations of getting used to streaming. Interfaces have gotten better. More and more local channels are now available through streaming services. But honestly, streaming is what more and more people want. More people are streaming than using cable/satellite. More and more content is being made available through streaming only. Look at the shows winning Golden Globes and Emmys, a large majority of those shows are only available through streaming services. This is the world we live in. I'd suggest trying all of the services to see what works best for you. They all have free trials.
I like streaming for tv shows, I just don’t like it for live sports or live news because I like to flip back and forth between games on commercials.