Netflix and the Future of Television, Ken Auletta
Netflix, and other stream sites, have been the main trend for a long time now. I honestly did not know that the CEO tried merging with Blockbuster. That makes me just idolize Netflix even more that the rise of this company is an ultimate underdog story. I knew of Netflix while it was just starting and slowly putting Blockbuster out of business. I even use Netflix to binge-watch TV shows continuously. I fall victim to the streaming obsession, and I see why people would choose Netflix over companies like blockbuster because it is so much easier. I can turn on any device, whether its my TV, laptop, or even phone; I get to enjoy watching 8 continuous seasons of The Office on my couch or bed. It is not only the efficiency that gets people's attention, it is also the fact that nothing gets in the way. There are no ads at all, and the next episode pops up seconds after the previous one. Netflix makes streaming a big getaway from reality. That's also what Television and streaming does; create an escape from the world for a bit. That's the reason I get so engaged into shows, and I feel that is why it is so popular at the same time.
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