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'The Crown' pauses production after queen's death

"The Crown," Netflix's acclaimed series about Queen Elizabeth II and her family, has paused production due to the monarch's death.

September 9

US streaming outpaces cable, broadcast TV for 1st time ever in July

“It was inevitable,” one professor of television studies said. “I knew it had to happen, but I didn't know it would happen as quickly as it did.”

August 19

Netflix CEO predicts linear TV downfall within the next decade

Netflix said the company drew more TV viewing time than any other outlet during the 2021-2022 TV season.

July 21

After mass layoffs, Netflix to add cheaper ad-supported tier to streaming service

In the first quarter of 2022, Netflix reported a loss of 200,000 subscribers, its first decline in over a decade.

June 24

Netflix announces 'Squid Game' reality show with $4.56 million prize

"Squid Game: The Challenge" will feature 456 real-life players competing in "Squid Game"-inspired games. Casting for the show is now open.

June 15

'Stranger Things' recap: Here's a refresher ahead of the season 4 premiere

“Stranger Things” last graced our Netflix screens three long years ago. And the spooky hit is finally returning with its (supersized!) fourth season, starting this Friday, May 27. If you’re anything like us, however, you might need a little refresher as to what exactly went down in Hawkins, Indiana over the course of the show’s first three seasons. FOX TV critic Caroline Siede is here to catch you up on the Upside Down.

May 26

Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber losses

Netflix said the positions represent 2% of the streaming company’s total workforce, which includes nearly 11,000 employees. Most of the employees were U.S.-based.

May 18

Norm Macdonald’s secret, final standup special coming to Netflix

The iconic comedian originally planned to film the special in front of a live audience, but COVID-19 had other plans.

May 13

Netflix considers lower-price plan with ads amid drop in subscribers

Netflix is open to a lower-price tier with advertising as the company grapples with a drop in subscribers. Other looming changes include minimizing password sharing.

April 20

Netflix to launch test that requires subscribers to pay for users outside household

Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.

March 16

'Stranger Things' season 4 release dates announced, show to end with season 5

Stranger Things” season 4 will be released in two parts, Netflix announced — and season 5 will be the last.

February 17

Netflix employees 'walkout' in protest of new Dave Chappelle special, calling it 'transphobic'

Some Netflix workers on Wednesday participated in a walkout in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special "The Closer." Critics say the new special is offensive to transgender people and has the potential to instigate real-life violence.

October 20, 2021

'Squid Game' tops 'Bridgerton' as Netflix's biggest series launch ever

"Squid Game" has become Netflix's biggest show ever, topping "Bridgerton" in the most views since its debut.

October 13, 2021

'Eleven, are you listening?': Netflix drops new teaser for 'Stranger Things' Season 4

Little is known about the “Stranger Things” Season 4 plot, but previous news releases have described “a new horror beginning to surface”

May 6, 2021

Former Netflix VP convicted of fraud and money laundering

A federal jury found a former Netflix executive guilty Friday of receiving lucrative stock options and more than a half-million dollars in bribes and kickbacks from tech companies to approve contracts with the streaming giant.

May 2, 2021