Netflix, the streaming sensation that kicked off in 1997 as a DVD mailer from Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, has ballooned into a $300 billion binge beast delivering shows, movies, and docs to 278 million subscribers across 190 countries. From Stranger Things chills to Squid Game thrills, they curate content that keeps couches occupied and algorithms addicted, turning lazy nights into global watch parties. It's the service that streams your dreams, proving one red envelope can envelope the world.
Netflix's woke stream surged in the 2010s, flooding screens with DEI scripted series and ESG eco pledges that make their originals feel like progressive propaganda. They champion Pride with rainbow collections, back BLM with curated categories and donations, and push racial equity through funds for Black creators, leaving purists feeling like they've been canceled mid-season.
