Netflix
The streaming platform Netflix was founded in 1997 and started as a DVD sales and rental by mail service. In 2007, the focus shifted to streaming media and by 2013 CEO Reed Hastings had Netflix in the content-production industry.
Today, the streaming giant operates in more than 190 countries, has over 200 million subscribers, and is valued at over $180 billion.
Most-watched Netflix series by streams:
- The Witcher (76 million)
- Lupin (70 million)
- Money Heist (65 million)
- Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness (64 million)
- Stranger Things Season 3 (64 million)
Netflix original movies with most streams:
- Bird Box (89 million)
- Spenser Confidential (85 million)
- Extraction (99 million)
- Murder Mystery (83 million)
- 6 Underground (83 million)
Latest Netflix News and Updates
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"I've watched every season, every episode," Brandon exclusively told 'Distractify.' "I was like, 'If I ever did it, I would definitely want to be a catfish.'"Human Interest What Happened to the Real-Life "Martha" From 'Baby Reindeer'?
Richard Gadd’s life inspired his debut Netflix series, ‘Baby Reindeer.’ Now, his real-life stalker isn’t a concern for Richard.Reality TV 'The Circle's Filming Schedule Is Pretty Straightforward for Players Each Season
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'The Circle' Season 6 contestant Kyle Fuller lost his dad, Kyle Alton Fuller Sr., in May 2012. Despite not being a smoker, he died of lung cancer,Reality TV You Asked, We Answered: Can You Quit Netflix's 'The Circle'?
While no contestant has ever quit 'The Circle,' there's a likely chance that the players have the option to voluntarily leave or quit the game.Reality TV Kyle and Paul Are at Risk of Being Blocked in Season 6 of 'The Circle' (SPOILERS)
Kyle and Paul can either choose to stay in 'The Circle' or make a sacrifice by blocking themselves from the game to save the other.Reality TV QT and Myles Are Flirting Their Way Through Season 6 of 'The Circle' (SPOILERS)
Quori-Tyler "QT" Bullock and Myles Reed are quickly becoming our favorite 'The Circle' showmance with their non-stop flirting and heartfelt gestures!Reality TV 'The Circle' Season 6 Adds Excitement With Two New Cast Members (SPOILERS)
Season 6 of 'The Circle' spices things up by introducing viewers to two brand-new cast members, including Autumn Ann Nielsen and Jordan Staff.Music DJ Khaled Is Looking for America’s Next Rap Superstar on Season 2 of ‘Rhythm and Flow’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“I just don't sleep on nobody because I know people slept on me. And that was a big mistake for them to do that.”Reality TV Meet the Stand-up Comedian Behind Max the AI in Season 6 of 'The Circle' (SPOILERS)
"Someone from the casting team reached out to me," Griffin told 'Tudum,' adding that 'The Circle' producers wanted him "to be the face of the AI."Reality TV Meet 'The Circle' Contestant Cassie Saylor and Her Adorable Kids
Cassie Saylor, known from 'The Circle', has two daughters with her ex-husband. She's also a bonus mom to her fiancé Nathan's trio of little ones!Stream & Chill 'Black Sails' Isn't Queerbaiting — It's Proudly Queersailing Instead!
With shows like ‘Our Flag Means Death’ and ‘Black Sails,’ gay pirates are the latest cultural phenomenon.Reality TV Lauren LaChant of 'The Circle' Fame Is an Ex-Twitch Streamer (SPOILERS)
"I definitely call myself a nerd. I game a lot, like 10 hours a day," Lauren LaChant reveals in 'The Circle.' "I used to stream video games online."Reality TV Caress Russell Is Playing 'The Circle' as Her Younger Brother — Who Is He?
Caress Russell is playing Season 6 of 'The Circle' as her younger brother Paul, a rapper and singer best known for his 2023 hit single "Lil Boo Thang."Reality TV 'Circle' Message: Do You Have What It Takes To Be on the Ultimate Social Media Experiment?
'The Circle' often opens casting for "potential future seasons" even if there isn't a premiere date set.Reality TV 'The Circle' Season 6: Myles Reed's Unique Career Could Be a Game-Changer (SPOILERS)
'The Circle' Season 6 cast member Myles Reed works as an AI engineer, and his expertise might give him an an edge over the AI contestant in the game.Reality TV 'The Circle' Season 6 Contestant Quori-Tyler Is a Former Lakers Girl
Quori-Tyler Bullock from Season 6 of 'The Circle' has experience as a dancer for both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Rams cheer squads.Reality TV Netflix's 'The Circle' Switches up Its Location for Season 6 (EXCLUSIVE)
In a departure from its predecessors, Season 6 of Netflix's beloved reality competition series 'The Circle' was filmed in the United States.Reality TV Season 6 of 'The Circle' Relocates to the States — When Was It Filmed?
As of now, it's unknown when Season 6 of 'The Circle' was filmed. However, it's likely filming for the sixth season took place in mid-to-late 2023.Reality TV The Newest Hit on Netflix Includes Pods, but They're Full of Inmates
Netflix viewers can't get enough of people in pods, sometimes for blind dating, sometimes for the opposite like pods full of felons.Stream & Chill Qué Pasa? Why 'Meekah' Only in Spanish on Netflix
"Yes! I thought my toddler had messed with the settings and it's been bugging me all day."Stream & Chill What Happened to Reynolds in 'Queen Charlotte'? Author Julia Quinn Says... (EXCLUSIVE)
We went to Julia Quinn — author of the Bridgerton novels that inspired the original Shondaland Netflix series — for answers!Reality TV Why Did Farrah Aldjufrie and Alex Manos Break Up? She Opened Up About It on 'Buying Beverly Hills'
"My gut was telling me something, and I think I made the right choice."Celebrity Relationships Eliot Sumner Is a Bit of a Casanova — The 'Ripley' Star Has Dated Their Fair Share of Stars
Sting and Trudie's child, Eliot Sumner, has always been an enigmatic pop culture figure. But who are they dating?Reality TV Court Docs Reveal Chelsea Lazkani’s Husband Found out She Divorced Him Through ‘TMZ’
In Jeff's response to Chelsea's divorce filing, he claims she is capable of being "physically violent and aggressive."Reality TV Want to Know How Much the Cast of ‘Buying Beverley Hills’ Is Worth? Yeah, Us Too
If you thought Mauricio Umansky was the wealthiest 'Buying Beverly Hills' cast member, you were wrong!Reality TV 'Circle' Message: Season 6 Features the Show's First Ever AI Contestant To Compete
'The Circle's never featured a "fake" contestant like this before the sixth season of the Netflix show.Reality TV 'Buying Beverly Hills' Cast Instagrams: Stay Connected With Your Favorite Cast Members
Keep tabs on your favorite 'Buying Beverly Hills' cast members' personal and professional life by following them on Instagram.Entertainment Who's Judging the Potential Fake Cakes on Netflix's 'Is It Cake?' — Let's Dig In
Season 3 of 'Is It Cake?' presents an exciting roster of guest judges, including Liza Koshy, Christina P., and Jay Pharaoh.Reality TV 'Is It Cake?' Is a Hit With Game Show Lovers — How Do You Apply to Be on the Show?
The Netflix reality casting website features a spot where you can submit a video for pretty much any reality show on the streaming platform.Reality TV 'Selling Sunset's' Chelsea Lazkani Will Be Back on the Market Soon After Filing for Divorce
On the divorce filing, Chelsea cited irreconcilable differences for wanting a divorce from her husband of seven years.Reality TV Laura Dadisman Opens up About 'Love Is Blind' and Launching Her "Kick Rocks" Merch Line (EXCLUSIVE)
'Love Is Blind' star Laura Dadisman shared exclusively with 'Distractify' the details of her new merch line inspired by her iconic "kick rocks" phrase.Reality TV 'Love Is Blind' Star Laura Dadisman Gushes Over Her "Super Supportive" Boyfriend (EXCLUSIVE)
"My outlook on dating after I called my wedding off was, 'I'm not interested in no man,'" Laura Dadisman exclusively told 'Distractify.'Reality TV 'Buying Beverly Hills' Star Zach Goldsmith's Wife Also Had a Brush with Fame on Reality Television
Every reality star has a life outside of the screen, including ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ realtor Zach Goldsmith and his wife.Reality TV 'Buying Beverly Hills' Season 1 Barely Featured Kyle Richards, so Why Was She Cast in Season 2?
Kyle and Mauricio's daughter Sophia also makes her Netflix debut during Season 2 as The Agency’s newest intern.Reality TV Christine Quinn and Her Husband Dated Less Than a Year Before They Tied the Knot
On March 20, 2024, Christine's husband was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. Are they still married?Reality TV Netflix's 'The Circle' Season 6: Everything We Know so Far
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