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I’m starting to like what I’m seeing from Netflix. I’ve wanted to cut all traditional pay-TV subscriptions and go “over-the-top” only for ages, and if Netflix keeps on signing up original content like this I might be able to soon. It’s managed to secure another new TV show, this time from the creator of Weeds.
It’s a new comedy with an initial order of 13 episodes. It’s called Orange is the New Black and will follow the sordid tale of a “communications executive” hooked on drugs.
Lilyhammer was made available last week in the US and Kevin Spacey’s House of Cards is also on the way along with new Arrested Development. Unfortunately there’s been nary a whiff of when we’ll see them streaming to our shores – let’s hope they do actually make them available here and it’s not another case of screw Britain. [Bloomberg]
I want something like Netflix to pick up Chuck and make more seasons!
MOAR CHUCK!! cant believe they canned it, sad times
Just started the month freebie for Netflix and I’m really liking it so far… the £15 cashback from quidco means I’ll be keeping it for at least the next three months as well!
I’ve been really impressed with their catalogue and if they keep adding to it I’ll probably keep on paying; and that’s even with having Sky.
My free month expired recently and I decided to keep it. I am really happy with the standup comedy and tv shows. There is room for improvement on the movie part, but I imagine that is not their fault.
I really like the service I’ve received from Netflix so far – but it’s already beginning to grow a whiff of “meh, it’s not America, it doesn’t matter” over here. The ‘latest releases’ reel is still the EXACT same list as it was when it launched over a month ago. I wasn’t expecting daily, or even weekly updates, but at least one a month is fair, surely?
There’s a lot of great content on there as there is, but there’s still a huge gulf between what’s on there and what -should- be on there. Doctor Who only goes as far as Planet of the Dead, and goes no earlier than 2005′s relaunch – despite the fact that across the pond, THEY can at least watch some classic eps, even if they’re being as shafted as us with the Matt Smith series. We’ve got a fair amount of other content from ITV, BBC and Channel 4 as well, but almost all of it is incomplete (like one random series of Kitchen Nightmares) or just plain sparse given the huge libraries they have available.
And that’s before even getting into the huge wealth of American material that Netflix REALLY should be using its market position to leverage a deal on to bring over here. That huge library of content the Americans have got is the main reason we Brits have been salivating and waiting impatiently for Netflix in the first place – it’s insane to not be doing everything they can to bring that over.
Hopefully, Netflix will do a good job of building a successful user base over here. Maybe then we’ll get to see stuff like original commissions for here, too – along with everything else we’re missing out on.
My catalog seems to grow every few days.
Now that Netflix has been going over a month over here they are starting to actually get some money coming in. This will allow them to buy more content. Also they can’t get hold of some other stuff till the rights next come up for renewal. It will take a while before they can match the US version, but I don’t doubt it will happen.
” Unfortunately there’s been nary a whiff of when we’ll see them streaming to our shores – let’s hope the do actually make them available here and it’s not another case of screw Britain.”
Hear Hear!
I understand why TV shows can be hard to source because of licensing and different distribution companies compared to the US but seeing as though this is a Netflix produced and owned (?) show I expected better from them…
If they screw us out of new Arrested Development I will not be impressed at ALL.
I’m stunned people are liking Netflix UK. It’s filled with films everyone has watched to death, films few want to see, the odd good film also on Film 4, and TV shows many of which are freely available (and free) on the likes of 4OD and BBC iPlayer.
Just checked yesterday and very pleased to see they have all 7 seasons of It’s always sunny in ….
Really??
I’ve been using the American one because it has far more, but may have to switch back to see season 7!
I got some lengths of old rope if anyone is interested, I can supply you a steady supply of old rope image porn each month for the small fee of £5.99 a month – that is if you can drag yourself away from some aimless bullshit you should have watched two years ago already, if you should ever have watched it at all.
Mark,
Thanks for telling me how to run my life, when I should watch things and how.
I never did realise that programs and films had a use by (Or should that be Watch By?) date and that I could never watch a film again if I’ve already seen it before.
I now know where I’ve been going wrong all this time! Thank you for showing me the light.
February 16th shall now be known as Enlightenment day. On this day you will be worshiped.
Must say, never grabbed me. If you are a real TV/Movie fan, I suppose it’s worth it. I’m a radio man, you can enjoy it on the go.