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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New Netflix movie Ladies First explores and man's worst nightmare in a woman dominated world — but its first trailer hasn't gone down well.

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Beef season 2 Easter eggs are so wild that I can't stop thinking about them
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Let's face it — Beef season 2 is an incredibly stupid Netflix show. But its niche cultural references are absolutely hilarious.

Beef season 2 ending explained and full finale breakdown
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Black Sails is leaving Netflix, but you can still stream it for free
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It almost goes without saying that Black Sails is the best pirate TV show of all time. But while it's leaving Netflix, you can still stream it for free.

Jo Nesbo's best movie adaptation to date is leaving Netflix this week
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Loved Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole? The grisly adaptation that started it all is leaving Netflix this week — so catch it while you can.
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