The Rise of Netflix Originals
South’s opinions are mixed as big-name media companies begin to take their content off Netflix.
For individuals all over the world, Netflix is one of the main sources of entertainment and an easy way to watch shows made by other networks like ABC, NBC, The CW, etc. It’s a common way to destress and is known for its popular and iconic Netflix originals, such as “13 Reasons Why,” “Stranger Things,” and so much more.
At South, many of the hallway conversations are about new shows and movies on the popular streaming service. Though, some students have clashing opinions about the process of big-name media companies, such as Disney, removing their content from Netflix.
As a result, individuals are noticing the quick release of multiple Netflix original movies, and it almost seems like Netflix is turning into its very own network.
Katy Sheehan, freshman, said that she only watches Netflix among the many streaming services.
“It has better stuff,” she said.
Sheehan said that she prefers the shows from other networks compared to Netflix originals.
“They’re cheesy,” she said. “‘The Kissing Booth,’ man, that was bad.”
More and more people are learning about the removal of their favorite shows and/or movies on Netflix, and the arguments are endless.
“I’m angry!” Sheehan said, slamming her fist on the table.
Some students enjoy other services more than Netflix. Bella Banion, freshman, enjoys Hulu more. She said that Netflix has “less options,” but also said that in terms of Netflix’s content, she thinks that the shows made by other networks are “more interesting.”
Banion said that she is sad about the removal of shows, and that Netflix is “just gonna turn out to be Netflix originals.”
A lot of South students have a problem of some kind with Netflix originals, but some have something positive to say. Jordan Scott, freshman, said that it “depends” on the original.
“Some of the originals are pretty interesting,” Scott said.
She also said that she prefers Netflix because it doesn’t glitch that much and that it has a “variety” of content. Like many others, Scott hates the content removal, but said that the networks are just trying to earn more money.
In the end, it does seem that it’s only fair that these popular networks make more money from their own shows. But, whether or not the students at South are big fans of originals like “Stranger Things,” a majority will be sad nonetheless at the loss of easy access to some of their favorite shows and movies.