Netflix has signed deals to add 350 older Television programs from CBS and 500 older Television programs from Disney (which owns ABC, ESPN and many other channels).
What does “older” mean? In some cases it means one day after initial broadcast. In many cases, however, it will probably mean after a series stops running.
Some of the higher-profile shows include CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Hannah Montana. (Netflix has a similar arrangement to stream NBC shows like Heros.)
Some observers think the lack of current movies and TV shows makes Netflix less attractive than some competitors that stream newer material. This isn’t particularly logical — does it really matter when something was made if it’s new to you? — but consumers apparently care.
Still, Netflix has one major advantage: price. A $9 monthly subscription (and a compatible box from Roku or several other makers) purchases you all the content you can stream AND brand new DVDs by mail. And Netflix is definitely expanding the streaming video library. It has added 2,000 titles since June.
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