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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Bridgerton season 5 is 'pretty much done' and starts shooting 'very soon'
By Jasmine Valentine published
Exclusive Just because we don't know much about Bridgerton season 5 doesn't mean that's the case for everyone else — the showrunners are busy making final adjustments.

Plot twist — Netflix ditches Warner Bros deal as insiders call imminent Paramount takeover a ‘gut punch’
By Hamish Hector published
Netflix has decided to concede to Paramount in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery.

Bridgerton season 4 part 2 death was the 'right decision' according to star
By Jasmine Valentine published
Exclusive Nobody should have to die in a Netflix romantic drama, but especially not in Bridgerton season 4 part 2. Now it's happened, one star still thinks it was the right decision.

Bridgerton season 4 part 2 stars are 'ready' for a Francesca-Michaela romance
By Jasmine Valentine published
Exclusive Bridgerton season 4 part 2 brings Francesca and Michaela closer together in the worst possible way — but a possible romance might come sooner rather than later.

3 gripping new Netflix drama shows to binge-watch in February 2026
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Bridgerton season 4 part 2 reveals 'super important' Jonathan Bailey return
By Jasmine Valentine published
It's no secret that Jonathan Bailey has returned for Bridgerton season 4 part 2 — but how many Bridgertons benefit from it as a result certainly is.

Bridgerton season 4 review: this is exactly why Violet should be the star of the show
By Jasmine Valentine last updated
Someone call Sabrina Carpenter — Benedict is the ultimate man-child in Bridgerton season 4, but keep watching for another surprise romance.

Bridgerton season 4 part 2 post-credits scene is already being 'missed'
By Jasmine Valentine published
Exclusive You heard me... there's a post-credits scene at the end of Bridgerton season 4 part 2. It might be the most important in the entire series, but Netflix fans are already being caught out.
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