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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Exclusive Something Very Bad is Going to Happen season 2 has not been confirmed by Netflix — but Camila Morrone is full of ideas for where to go next.

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By Lucy Buglass published
Something Very Bad is Going to Happen is Netflix's latest horror series and does more than enough to stand out among other huge titles.

Furious US Netflix fans lash out over new price hike as other users look on with concern
By Tom Power published
Netflix's latest price increase only affects one nation so far, but we'll all be angrily canceling our subscriptions soon.

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
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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.
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