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Netflix Is Taking On TV, And Killing It

An unprecedented change is descending on television, and it’s all thanks to a little streaming service called Netflix.

Over the last 3 years we’ve witnessed the streaming service expand from Smart TV gimmick to industry-shattering powerhouse that is redefining how we receive our favourite shows and films.

Everyday Netflix’s grip on the television industry tightens, whether it’s a new exclusive series such as Orange Is The New Black, a brave announcement like A Series Of Unfortunate Events or a truly massive partnership like the former Top Gear boys.

If one takes a step back and looks at how far the service has come in only a few years, they can see how impressive Netflix’s growth is, and also, how bright its future is.....

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Aldous_Snow3519d ago

Gotta love Netflix. Just started watching From Dusk til Dawn series.. Love it.

TheLumilounge3519d ago

Its just pretty fantastic isn't it! What do you think of it so far? Haven't watched it myself...

Aldous_Snow3519d ago

It basically the same as the movie but with lots of bits in between with back stories and what not. Lots more to it than the movie. On episode 6 so far, just arrived at the Titty Twister.

Baka-akaB3518d ago (Edited 3518d ago )

It's actually taking lots of liberties and a vastly different path from the movie , wich isnt a bad thing . And the result is so far awesome . Can't wait for season 2.

s45gr323518d ago

I hate you , you picked my interest for this series

dragonopt13518d ago

I love Netflix and Hulu, don't even pay for cable anymore because it was getting expensive. Sure I could afford it but why spend that much money when for less then $20 you get tons of shows.

RetrospectRealm3518d ago

I still get cable because I often find it hard to watch Netflix or Hulu because there's almost too much choices for me to choose from, if that makes sense. With cable I just choose a channel and watch whatever is on it. My girlfriend usually has to decide when we watch Netflix/Hulu.

Plus, I like watching TCM and AMC on cable.

Newmanator3518d ago

Netflix & Hulu is all you need!

Soldierone3518d ago

I wish Hulu wasn't grasping at exclusive stuff. I love Netflix, but Hulu got Seignfeld so I tried it and hated it. I don't watch a lot of "normal TV" so Hulu was pretty useless to me besides paying for Seignfeld, so I cancelled it.

Plus why do you still get ads on Hulu even after paying? Made no sense to me at all.

slinky1234563518d ago

That's why I quit Hulu. I can understand the ads on the new shows, but older shows and stuff really pissed me off. Also, they don't let you watch everything when you stream from say a PS4 or other deices which really annoys me. I don't want to have to watch TV from a PC. Hulu needs to start making its service better to get me. Some newer shows is not enough(which is basically all it has over Netflix).

RetrospectRealm3518d ago

I hate when Hulu has certain shows as "Web Only". So I can't watch Mr. Robot on my 360. Even so, Hulu actually has way better movies than Netflix tbh. Especially their Criterion section. I love me my French films.

Soldierone3518d ago

Noticed that too, it was like jumping through loops. Even though I paid...

Also at Retrospect, where were the movies? I noticed Hulu said it had movies, but the selection for me was like 20 movies and all were foreign or indie movies. I thought maybe they would have movies that were on TV.

StarWarsFan3518d ago

I prefer cable. Maybe I'm traditional about it. Although, cable companies would do themselves a lot of benefit with customers in the long-term if they tried cutting rates and simplifying packages. They should offer a really cheap student option, for instance. Free digital box and select channels. Nothing big, but something to attract people and expand from there.

sullynathan3518d ago

I'm with you there. Netflix is cool especially when you want to watch certain movies and TV shows but they don't always get the shows I want as quickly as I want it and same for the movies.

Plus their streaming quality is inconsistent on Apple TV. It doesn't buffer much but it switches from HD to SD and it takes while to load up longer TV shows and I have good Internet connection.

TheLumilounge3518d ago

Thats strange guys as I would personally say the opposite. Netflix is so much better for browsing when you have no idea what you want to watch. It's great for just playing by ear. I think thats because I always have a specific movie I want to watch though....

It does irritate my sometimes that Netflix is pretty slow on getting new bigger movies as well, but its not too disastrous as I wouldn't use Netflix as a service for instant access to the latest films.

I use Netflix on my PS4 and it suffers from inconsistencies too. Im in the UK and have a pretty shitty internet speed, but its not too bad in general, but slightly grinding when you can load HD!

s45gr323518d ago

Nah screw cable, too expensive and adding channels without my authorization. Ads really I am paying no. Surprisingly my cable bill would increase $5.00 every month. Netflix always 8.99 watch whanever you want whatever you want. Man oh Man Netflix is killing cable yay.

Germany73518d ago

Netflix is awesome, but i still have cable tv too because of HBO.

freshslicepizza3518d ago

just goes to show the evolution of watching tv. we got dvr's to record our shows so that we don't have to sit there at an exact time to watch them plus many of us like to skip the commercials. now we have progressed to being able to watch full seasons in one sitting if we want. no need to wait a week.

this is what people want, instant access and consumer choice.

Spiewie 3518d ago

I can live without Netflix. No time for it at the moment anyway.

Tonykid3518d ago

I just wish netflix add more popular movies like the all the matrix movies or all the star movies or all the rocky movies not just 1 random movie from so-so movie series.

ScorpiusX3518d ago

Love Netflix but as of late they are failing to land following season of certain shows .

dcbronco3518d ago (Edited 3518d ago )

They're in a battle with Amazon for the exclusive rights for shows. Netflix gets some things, Amazon gets others. Amazon got HBO, but Netflix got Marvel. Starting next year everything released for Marvel comes to Netflix first. That is a huge coup. Amazon competes with HBO Now. Netflix competes with no one on Marvel. If Netflix can swing a similar deal for the Star Wars properties it's a wrap.

Edit: It seems the Star Wars movies are included in that deal. Amazon's failure is complete.

BLAKHOODe3518d ago

Daredevil alone justifies the price.

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