In the past decade, entertainment has become increasingly accessible. Unlike previous generations, there is not just an hour of cartoons on Saturday mornings or the daily news at 5 p.m. With the aid of big streaming and media companies, consumers can access thousands of hours of content with the click of a button.
Whether it be a movie marathon or binge-watching an entire show, consumers are given the power to watch what they want when they want. Big name companies like Amazon, Disney and ESPN all have streaming apps and subscriptions for fans to enjoy.
According to a statistical study, Disney Plus is projected to make 10 billion in revenue this year. The usage of streaming services has revolutionized the entertainment industry allowing consumers to get when they want when they want it.
Viewers no longer have to wait for a weekly release if they choose to watch the entire season when it is released. The entirety of shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Supernatural” are available to watch in one sitting if desired.
In the front lines of streaming, Netflix continues to meet customers’ growing demands. According to research done in the heart of the COVID pandemic, Netflix made over 25 billion dollars in revenue.
Freshman Ben Scranton gave his feelings on Netflix over the extended quarantine. “It was nice to have access to a show when activities and school were cancelled,” he stated.
They have a plethora of genres available at the touch of a button and the purchase of a subscription. Netflix is not only a streaming service, but it is also a studio responsible for hundreds of Netflix original anime, movies and series.
This year, Netflix has taken its craft to the next level, advancing its conquest of entertainment. The Netflix original movie “Red Notice ” is not only streaming on Netflix but premieres in theaters Nov. 5. Netflix has broken the walls down and moved on beyond the small screen.
Along with moving to the big screen, Netflix is changing the game on their original TV series. Many shows like “13 Reasons Why” and “Maid” were highly enjoyed by teenage audiences. Even less known series like “High Rise Invasion” and “Children of Whales” all share a similarity.
A similarity they all shared was they all were released as a complete season. Freshman Jack Reiter enjoyed the Netflix original, “Outer Banks.” “I love the show because it uses great acting and cinematic appeal to keep me wondering what happens next,” he stated.
Consumers were able to watch all the episodes in one night. After a few months of waiting for a new season, they could repeat the same cycle. There was no more waiting a week for new episodes, until now.
Netflix has begun to release Netflix original anime that are updated weekly. The world famous slice of life manga “Komi Can’t Communicate” finally received an anime this October. Unlike other original shows, it puts out a new episode weekly.
Netflix has re-established the traditional once-a-week updates seen on many other streaming and live television services. It forces viewers to wait a week for their new favorite shows which seems different compared to Netflix’s normal, full season access.
New hit shows like “Arcane” have only released the first 3 episodes and fans must wait for weekly updates. It leaves an unfamiliar taste in fans’ mouths as they can’t sit down and finish the show in one sitting. They have to wait an entire week for their beloved Arcane to take over the screen.
This change seems foreign for those who were used to extensive binge sessions. Only time will tell what’s next for Netflix, but these large changes in release dates and cinema films hold a promising future.
