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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Something Very Bad is Going to Happen has two hidden horror movie Easter eggs
By Jasmine Valentine published
Exclusive Something Very Bad is Going to Happen makes an obvious reference to The Blair Witch Project — but the show's hidden Easter eggs are an ode to another classic horror movie.

Something Very Bad is Going to Happen was nearly shot like Adolescence
By Jasmine Valentine published
Exclusive Episode 7 of new Netflix series Something Very Bad is Going to Happen was supposed to have the classic Adolescence one-shot — but instead, we've got the Uncut Gems of horror.

Detective Hole ending on Netflix has unhinged real-life story behind it
By Jasmine Valentine published
Exclusive Episode 10 of Detective Hole on Netflix reveals one fate that's too grim for words — but Jo Nesbø's real-life story behind it is even more ridiculous than the onscreen scene.

No Netflix Jo Nesbø adaptations planned after Detective Hole, says crime writer
By Jasmine Valentine published
Exclusive Don't expect lots of Jo Nesbø adaptations on Netflix after Detective Hole — unlike the Harlan Coben collection, Nesbø hasn't given his TV future a 'second thought'.

Bridgerton season 5 stars are ready for Francesca-Michaela LGBT romance
By Jasmine Valentine published
Exclusive Bridgerton season 5 is set to focus on Francesca and Michaela's love story following John's death — meaning LGBT fans are about to lock in.

Netflix confirms Assassin’s Creed has started filming — but fans aren’t happy about where the coordinates are set
By Lucy Buglass published
Assassin's Creed has started filming, but not everyone is happy with some of the creative decisions.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man ending ruins new sequel spinoff series
By Jasmine Valentine published
We all wanted our own farewell for Tommy Shelby. But not only do I not think the Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man ending was the right choice, but it ruins the franchise's future.

Stranger Things: The Complete Series revealed ahead of the Netflix show's 10th anniversary
By Tom Power published
Breaking Stranger Things is getting multiple Blu-Ray physical editions to celebrate its 10th anniversary, but they won't come cheap.
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