The End of Free Password Sharing on Netflix Is Near
It looks like the days of free password sharing on Netflix are coming to an end. According to a recent letter sent by Netflix to its shareholders, the company plans…
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Pascal Le Segretain via Getty ImagesIt looks like the days of free password sharing on Netflix are coming to an end. According to a recent letter sent by Netflix to its shareholders, the company plans on ending the practice by the end of March 2023. This news has come as a shock to many Netflix users who have been relying on free password sharing to access their favorite streaming content. Let’s take a closer look at what this means for Netflix users and why this decision was made.
Why Is Netflix Ending Free Password Sharing? Netflix says that ending free password sharing is necessary in order for them to continue investing in and improving their service.
They cited that over 100 million households are currently taking advantage of someone else’s paid subscription!
That large number is having an adverse effect on their profits and ability to invest in new content and technology. Luckily Netflix is one of the few that I actually pay for and don't use someone else's password. ;)
What does this mean for you? If you are like the millions of people who have been taking advantage of free password sharing, this news may be upsetting but not necessarily surprising. With more and more people getting access to streaming services like Netflix, it was only a matter of time before they looked for ways to cut down on costs such as sharing passwords with friends or family members. Now that this practice will soon be coming to an end, those users will need to find alternate methods for accessing their favorite streaming shows and movies. Time to get off of your mom's account, unfortunately.
If you’ve been using someone else’s account up until now, you should start making plans for how you plan on watching That 90's Show, Love is Blind, or Outerbanks.
Don't find yourself in Netflix jail!
It's not as scary as you think and you can pick it up pretty quickly!
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‘Wednesday’ Just Broke Netflix’s Record, Season 2 Nearly Guaranteed
If you're like me, you've already consumed all eight episodes of the latest Netflix series to hit the platform, Wednesday. The moment I heard of a new series centered around The Addams Family, and more specifically the family's only daughter, Wednesday, I knew I would be settling into the coziest spot on my couch until I had consumed every second of Tim Burton's latest masterpiece.
If you've already binge watched Netflix's newest series as well... Congratulations! You just took part as an active participant in breaking an insanely massive Netflix record!
According to Forbes, Netflix has announced that the new show, Wednesday, has broken its record for the most-viewed English-language show in a week with 341.23 million hours viewed. YOW. That's right. It beat Stranger Things season 4's record, which had a whopping 335 million hours viewed.
With Tim Burton on the project and Jenna Ortega's highly anticipated performance as the leading lady, Wednesday Addams, it was nearly inevitable that the show would completely enthrall all who ventured to view the thrilling series. Even Christina Ricci, who played the part of Wednesday Addams herself throughout the 1990s, plays the role of Marilyn Thornhill, a "normie" who works at Wednesday's school, Nevermore Academy.
I can't tell you how happy I was to see Ricci's familiar face pop up on my tv screen, and I love that she, the one who truly made the title character such a global icon, plays a major role in the brand new Addams Family adventure... One that takes place in modern day society, the 21st century. Yes, cell phones and social media exist in their world. It's weird at first, but honestly, it grew to become one of my favorite attributes of the show.
With viewing numbers like that, it's nearly certain that we'll get a second season of the show. Thank goodness. Hallelujah. I'm desperate. When I tell you this show has me in a choke hold... I need more. We all need more.
*** POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD***
Here's why 'Wednesday' season 2 is a sure fire thing:
3) Viewers Can't Get Enough of the Mystery
The first season of "Wednesday" is full of mysteries — Who is the killer? Who are the victims? What is Wednesday's deal? And viewers can't seem to get enough. The series has left viewers thirsty for answers, and a second season would give them the closure they're looking for.
2) It Would Be a Ratings Goldmine
It's no secret that Netflix loves a good ratings goldmine, and "Wednesday" is shaping up to be just that. A second season of the show would no doubt bring in huge numbers, maybe even bigger than the record-breaking numbers season one has produced thus far. Season two would surely bring in even larger viewership, especially if Netflix promotes it as heavily as they did the first season.
1) The Cast Is Game
The cast of "Wednesday" has already expressed interest in coming back for a second season, which means that there shouldn't be any issue with getting everyone on board. And given how successful the first season was, it's safe to say that t would be crazy if they weren't all more than willing to return.
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