Netflix now bigger than HBO

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Post by edouard1234567 » Mon, Apr 22, 2013, 11:39 PM UTC

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Post by edouard1234567 » Mon, Apr 22, 2013, 11:42 PM UTC

One interesting piece of information from this article : During peak periods of internet use in the US, Netflix constitutes 33% of all downstream traffic. Impressive!

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Post by untog » Tue, Apr 23, 2013, 12:04 AM UTC

I think that HBO are quietly positioning themselves to prosper when the cable bubble finally bursts, though- HBOGO is great. Compare that to Showtime, for example, whose app offerings are widely panned.

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Post by colkassad » Tue, Apr 23, 2013, 12:07 AM UTC

I just finished watching the first season of House of Cards and I really enjoyed it. It's up there with original HBO programming as far as quality is concerned. If they can keep that up then traditional outlets should definitely stay worried. I know there was some talk about Netflix's future because of their dependence on content providers, but if they can keep this up then they certainly have a hand to play.

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Post by quaunaut » Tue, Apr 23, 2013, 12:09 AM UTC

I keep seeing qz.com linked here: Is there a bloody reason that the page doesn't go completely to the right side, so I can use my bloody mousewheel without my mouse being over the content?

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Post by eurleif » Tue, Apr 23, 2013, 12:10 AM UTC

colkassad wrote: post #4

I just finished watching the first season of House of Cards and I really enjoyed it. It's up there with original HBO programming as far as quality is concerned. If they can keep that up then traditional outlets should definitely stay worried. I know there was some talk about Netflix's future because of their dependence on content providers, but if they can keep this up then they certainly have a hand to play.

They just released another Netflix-original series, Hemlock Grove. After watching through it, I'm not that impressed. The reviews I've read also seem to be on the negative side.

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Post by mikegreco » Tue, Apr 23, 2013, 12:10 AM UTC

Netflix competing against HBO will be great, especially when HBO separates itself from its current model of being a cable add-on. Lilyhammer (Netflix) and Game of Thrones (HBO) are two of the best shows being produced right now, not to mention all of the other great original content both have provided. Mainstream TV is not at all compelling in comparison.

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Post by arjn » Tue, Apr 23, 2013, 12:14 AM UTC

colkassad wrote: post #4

I just finished watching the first season of House of Cards and I really enjoyed it. It's up there with original HBO programming as far as quality is concerned. If they can keep that up then traditional outlets should definitely stay worried. I know there was some talk about Netflix's future because of their dependence on content providers, but if they can keep this up then they certainly have a hand to play.

Yeah, House of Cards with Spacey is excellent. I started and liked it so much I finished watching all episodes in 2 days. Its really good to see companies like HBO and Netflix giving the traditional TV media houses a run for their money. BTW, if you liked House of Cards, check out Game of Thrones.

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Post by supercanuck » Tue, Apr 23, 2013, 12:15 AM UTC

eurleif wrote: post #6

colkassad wrote: post #4

I just finished watching the first season of House of Cards and I really enjoyed it. It's up there with original HBO programming as far as quality is concerned. If they can keep that up then traditional outlets should definitely stay worried. I know there was some talk about Netflix's future because of their dependence on content providers, but if they can keep this up then they certainly have a hand to play.

They just released another Netflix-original series, Hemlock Grove. After watching through it, I'm not that impressed. The reviews I've read also seem to be on the negative side.

Me too. But my wife really likes it. It is right in her wheel house which makes me think this kind program is definitely geared to a specific audience in mind. I'm sure the production budget reflects that

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Post by mmanfrin » Tue, Apr 23, 2013, 12:17 AM UTC

colkassad wrote: post #4

I just finished watching the first season of House of Cards and I really enjoyed it. It's up there with original HBO programming as far as quality is concerned. If they can keep that up then traditional outlets should definitely stay worried. I know there was some talk about Netflix's future because of their dependence on content providers, but if they can keep this up then they certainly have a hand to play.

  then they certainly have a hand to play

Oh you card you.