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Awhile ago Netflix decided to become HBO before HBO could become Netflix. This shows in two ways. One is that they have been investing a bunch in original conte

Awhile ago Netflix decided to become HBO before HBO could become Netflix. This shows in two ways. One is that they have been investing a bunch in original content and striving for high quality original content for streaming. It also shows that content that isn't owned by them seems to be declining in quality or there is less emphasis or even ability to get non original content on Netflix and the quality appears to be declining IMHO.

CWuestefeld 10y ago
That's pretty much what I came here to say. I do like their original content, BUT... I want that "last year's movies" that I used to be able to get from them, and now seems to be going to crap. The quality of their original stuff is very good. And they've got good coverage of non-original TV, too (e.g., reruns of "Friends"). But when you get to movies-from-theatres, they're just not there at all anymore. I think this is intentional on their part, but they need to be careful, because Amazon also seems to be doing well with a similar strategy (e.g., "Man in the High Castle"). Netflix's original mission of movies could be what sets them apart but it seems to be all but abandoned.
- nikofeyn 10y ago
  yea, and actually, the movies i get through the hbo go app are often far superior to netflix's offerings. they rotate, but they often include major releases. i have been thinking about canceling netflix's streaming and returning to the dvd option to get more access.
stephengillie 10y ago
Netflix might become HBO at the cost of being Netflix.
- ecnahc515 10y ago
  It's not a trade off, it's everyone else licensing them the content basically making Netflix have no choice but to produce its own content, everything else is too expensive now. Everyone wants tons of money from Netflix for their content, and Netflix is choosing to not pay the increased rate. I'm sure if that changed Netflix would continue to produce new content and use others as well.

CWuestefeld 10y ago

That's pretty much what I came here to say. I do like their original content, BUT... I want that "last year's movies" that I used to be able to get from them, and now seems to be going to crap. The quality of their original stuff is very good. And they've got good coverage of non-original TV, too (e.g., reruns of "Friends"). But when you get to movies-from-theatres, they're just not there at all anymore. I think this is intentional on their part, but they need to be careful, because Amazon also seems to be doing well with a similar strategy (e.g., "Man in the High Castle"). Netflix's original mission of movies could be what sets them apart but it seems to be all but abandoned.

nikofeyn 10y ago
yea, and actually, the movies i get through the hbo go app are often far superior to netflix's offerings. they rotate, but they often include major releases. i have been thinking about canceling netflix's streaming and returning to the dvd option to get more access.

stephengillie 10y ago

Netflix might become HBO at the cost of being Netflix.

ecnahc515 10y ago
It's not a trade off, it's everyone else licensing them the content basically making Netflix have no choice but to produce its own content, everything else is too expensive now. Everyone wants tons of money from Netflix for their content, and Netflix is choosing to not pay the increased rate. I'm sure if that changed Netflix would continue to produce new content and use others as well.