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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Benoit Blanc and Knives Out take on the world of Sesame Street on Netflix this week, and we're inching ever closer to a full-on Muppets movie.

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By Jasmine Valentine published
I can’t believe I’m impressed by a Netflix Christmas movie, but My Secret Santa is the best of the year.

Netflix kills off mobile casting to Google TV devices from its mobile apps
By David Nield published
If you use the Google Cast protocol to watch content on Netflix, we've got some bad news for you.

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Why you need to be quick to stream the new Netflix Diddy documentary
By Jasmine Valentine published
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The best Cyber Monday streaming deals still running – don't miss out!
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