It is also a good question of if the images were modified substantially enough to count as a derivative work by Netflix. I think because this is also a common i

It is also a good question of if the images were modified substantially enough to count as a derivative work by Netflix. I think because this is also a common image with absolutely no identifying features or labeling it significantly weakens their claim against Netflix. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derivative_work https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derivative_work -- In this case based on a lay reading of the case law it is not clear to me. http://foundrylawgroup.com/copyright-copywrong-what-are-derivative-and-transformative-works/ http://foundrylawgroup.com/copyright-copywrong-what-are-deri... -- another discussion. Based on US law I am guessing this is OK, it is not an exact rip off and has been modified at some. Anyhow it is a complex legal issue and I see a rush to judgment here ethically. Morally I agree with the author and think Netflix should just throw him a bone since they decided to ask forgiveness (maybe....) rather than permission.