Cutting the cable, lets talk options and media setups

What is the user experience like when switching from something like DirectTv to say a Chromecast with Hulu+, etc? How easy is it to find series and episodes to watch? Can you subscribe / favorite / bookmark items? I've been thinking about this, but I need everyday use to be simple if I'm going to convince my wife on it.. Anyone else deal with this?

on the roku you just sign onto every service you have (netflix, hbogo, etc)
Then they have the same watchlists you have on your devices
You can use either a roku remote or your phone w/roku app

The roku is more convenient bc of the remote and or phone app
BUT, I find chromecast easier browsing bc you're doing it on your device