Netflix: what is it?

Netflix is ​​an American multinational film and television series founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph. Its headquarters are located in Los Gatos, California, on the outskirts of San José. Its turnover is over $ 24 billion.

Netflix figures

Netflix is ​​a dynamic and growing company.

• 24.996 billion dollars in sales for the whole of 2020. In France, the company achieved 739.2 million euros in sales in 2019.
• Over 200 million subscribers worldwide. The platform streams around the world with rare exceptions such as China. In France, the platform has 6.7 million subscribers.

This means that the containment attributable to the coronavirus pandemic probably contributed to the increase in the number of subscribers.

A platform for the future

Netflix is ​​subject to strong competition: Amazon, Disney, etc. It therefore seeks to diversify, especially in derivative products, in particular T-shirts and sweatshirts stamped with the name of the series. It is also embarking on the adaptation of video games, as illustrated by the adaptation of Castlevania in animated series. She plans to develop the games on smartphones.

What is Netflix for?

Netflix provides you with plenty of movies and series for all tastes and ages. The platform is easy to use. All it takes is one Internet access to watch the videos of your choice wherever you are.

• A pleasant and very easy-to-use platform

Netflix lets you watch the movies and series you want without having to set up anything. The platform is indeed compatible with a wide range of devices, whether it is a laptop, a computer, Tablet, a television, a Blu-Ray player, or evena smartphone. You can watch your favorite movies and series while traveling. All you need is a good internet connection. Its use is instantaneous and you will not be disturbed by advertisements. You can even watch a movie you’ve already downloaded offline.

• A wide choice of films and series

You can subscribe to Netflix for great value. Netflix offers works that have already been broadcast on television or in the cinema. 8% of its content licenses are distributed exclusively under the name Netflix Originals. Netflix’s first original production was released in 2013. This was the series House of Cards. The Californian company has continued to invest in this sector since then. It offers movies and series for all ages and all tastes: marvel, romantic, historical, etc.

How does Netflix work?

How Netflix works is very simple: all you have to do is open an account and choose a subscription. You will have a wide choice of plans and payment methods.

• Create an account and choose your subscription

All you have to do is create an account from the home page and then choose between the Essential, Standard and Premium plans. You will then select your method of payment, by credit card or Paypal through which you will set up a monthly debit. Then all you have to do is activate your subscription.

• Personalize your subscription

You will of course be able to choose the devices on which you want to watch Netflix. You will have the opportunity to cancel your subscription whenever you wish.