I wanted to try the Apple TV, but the interface was riddled with ads. Same issue with Roku.
However, each app in the top row gets to populate the top half of the screen with its own content. I primarily use Netflix, which just displays the shows I recently watched. Maybe other apps are showing you the ads you’re seeing?
Did you see new movies on different services and consider those as ads?
Or did you get ads for a new detergent and the local grocery chain?