Agreeing with you, but if you want to try android with a controller try a gamevice flex. Works with cases, has actual pd charging passthru and no bluetooth delay.
I evaluated 10+ controllers and nobody online even talks about the flex but I have found it to be the absolute best one.
It’s a thing for every streaming app. You don’t get to chose what to see even if you pay.
Try to find a music streaming service that isn’t shited up with podcasts and audiobooks.
User controlled streaming is not available for any price. The only way is to yohoho and plex it yourself.