Netflix is undoubtedly the most important name in streaming. The company, which started out as a mail-order DVD service in the late ‘90s, completely upended the traditional media industry when it launched an online streaming service in 2007 and remains the biggest player in the space today.
As a pioneer in streaming, it’s no wonder that it boasts the highest subscriber numbers, biggest global reach and greatest volume of original content compared to its many competitors, which include Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video. Netflix has some of the best movies and TV shows on its platform, and is constantly adding more.
Netflix was launched by co-founders Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in 1997. Hastings is now executive chairman, with Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters the co-CEOs.
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Netflix co-CEO hits back over Warner Bros. movie release window changes rumor
By Tom Power published
Netflix's co-chief has clarified its stance on the theatre going experience amid its potential buyout of Warner Bros.

Netflix and Sony sign a big global movie deal – including these 5 films
By David Nield published
Sony films will be available on Netflix first after their theatrical run, all around the world.

The RIP review: new Netflix movie from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon isn't strapped for cash, but is for originality
By Tom Power published
The popular actors' new crime thriller is a fairly enjoyable, albeit forgettable, film designed specifically for the Netflix generation.

Why Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials on Netflix doesn’t cheat armchair detectives
By Jasmine Valentine published
Exclusive It makes total sense for Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall to be behind Agatha Christie's Seven Dials on Netflix – but don't waste your time directly comparing the two.

Agatha Christie's Seven Dials review: Netflix doesn't make a weak crime story any better
By Jasmine Valentine published
As a former Agatha Christie-obsessed teenager, it breaks my heart to report that Seven Dials on Netflix is a criminal adaptation of a master at work.

'Not even 3 minutes in and I'm annoyed': Stranger Things documentary further frustrates fans over hit Netflix show's divisive finale
By Tom Power published
Stranger Things fans have reacted negatively to a new docufilm that seemingly sheds light on season 5's troubled development.

Emily in Paris season 6: everything we know about the Netflix show's return
By Jasmine Valentine published
Netflix has officially renewed Emily in Paris season 6 — here's everything we know so far about the next installment.

The Boyfriend season 2 episodes 1-6 release date and time on Netflix
By Jasmine Valentine published
It's been a whole year since Netflix's surprise dating show hit first aired, and now it's back. But when do the first batch of The Boyfriend season 2 episodes drop?
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