Tag: Netflix
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The Squid Game Reality Show Dominated Netflix, and Even Revived the Popularity of the Original
“Squid Game: The Challenge,” the reality show version of the blockbuster original Korean suspense show, dominated Netflix’s viewing during the Thanksgiving break. The show, which pits 456 contestants against each other in surreal and sadistic games inspired by the original Squid Game for $4.56 million, drew the most views for an English show at 20.1…
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The Crown Debuts Part I of The Final Season With Ghost of Princess Diana, Leaving Critics Aghast
The Crown debuted the first half of its sixth and final season on Netflix on November 16. Although actress Elizabeth Debicki has been praised for her performance as Princess Diana, audiences and critics weren’t thrilled with the character’s ghostly representation in the series. The first four episodes of the final season depict events in the…
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Warner Bros. Discovery is Sending ‘Young Sheldon’ to Netflix Later This Week
Just last week, we learned that Young Sheldon, a prequel series to the CBS hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, is concluding its run next year after seven seasons. Now, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that Young Sheldon will be coming to Netflix on November 24, 2023, and was first spotted by What’s on Netflix.…
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More Streaming Services Could Join Netflix, Disney, and YouTube’s War on Password Sharing
Netflix set out to eliminate password sharing this year, and while the crackdown is far from finished, the media giant is winning over its rival streaming services. Despite the initial anger from viewers, Netflix saw an explosion of new signups once it began charging U.S. customers extra to share passwords. In June, reports said subscriptions…
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Verizon is Giving Away Free Netflix if You Subscribe to Paramount+, Xbox Game Pass, or NBA League Pass
Been looking for a way to get Netflix for free? Have you also been thinking about getting Paramount+, Xbox Game Pass, or NBA League Pass? Starting on November 17, 2023, Verizon will be giving away a free year of Netflix if you subscribe to Paramoutn+ with Showtime, Xbox Game Pass Unlimited, or NBA League Pass…
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Netflix and Amazon Subscribers Stick Around the Longest, While This Service Has the Least Loyal Customers
Netflix and Amazon, two of the oldest streaming services around, have subscribers that are willing to stick around the longest, with an average duration of more than four years, according to a study conducted by research firm Parks Associates. Netflix is the undisputed leader, with customers on average staying for more than 55 months, while…
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Star Trek: Prodigy Is Coming to Netflix Here is When Season 1 & Season 2 Will Release
Netflix is bringing the animated series Star Trek: Prodigy to its content library. During Geeked Week, the streamer’s annual event showcasing exclusive news and sneak peeks of upcoming releases. The first season is set to debut on Christmas Day. If you are excited for the yet-to-be-seen season 2 in 2024 Netflix will release season 2.…
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Netflix Focuses on Quality Over Quantity With New Film Strategy
Netflix is changing its approach to creating new content by focusing more on quality and less on quantity. The streaming giant is scaling back from producing 50 films a year to 25 to 30, focusing on solid projects with audience and potential Oscar appeal, according to Variety. One such film, Maestro, was directed, written, and…
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Verizon Will Offer A Discounted Netflix and Max Bundle For Just $10 a Month
Today, Wall Street Journal announced that Verizon will start offering its customers a $10-a-month bundle of Max and Netflix in partnership with the two companies. This will give you access to the ad-supported plans for both and will save you about $7 a month vs. getting the two services on their own. To get this…
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Netflix Turned Its Old DVD Rental Website Into a Memorial With a Docuseries
Netflix mailed its last red envelope in September and shut down its DVD-by-mail business. Instead of killing the DVD.com website, the streaming giant turned the site into an homage to physical media. Now when you visit DVD.com, you can watch dozens of mini-documentaries about Netflix’s history with physical media. The shorts include the business’ “final…