It feels like just yesterdayNetflixwas raising its subscription prices, or maybe it’s because every other service is raising its prices. They are all claiming that it costs a lot of money to do what they do and that these price increases only serve to provide consumers with a better service, all the while they are finding ways to put ads in every possible spot before, during, and after programs.
Surely the reason Netflix is raising prices has nothing to do with it spending money on bad movies, inexplicablyinvesting in games, or providing excessive payouts for its CEOs.
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There’s always an excuse to raise prices
Hikes will keep on coming
Of course, all of that is lies. They just want more money, and they are confident that everyone will just deal with it because no one will push back. There is a huge effort by all streaming services right now to get people used to ads again (remember cable?) and to normalize spending a lot of money on entertainment. They are all going to keep on doing it as long as we keep agreeing to pay. So we have to stop.
YouTube TV announces price hike just in time for the holidays
Netflix has a lot of new subscribers
Viewers signed up for live events and popular series
Unlike other media companies, Netflix doesn’t care about loyalty. It does nothing to reward those who have been with them for a long time. You’re not going to get anything if you threaten to leave, because Netflix doesn’t even pretend to care about you.
Amazon shuts down Freevee because Prime needs more subscribers
Amazon is shutting down its FAST channel Freevee, but you can still find its content for free on Prime Video.
Netflix leaders make a lot of money
CEOs don’t deserve their massive paydays
At a time when so much in everyone’s lives costs so much, and when there is rightfully a lot of vitriol towards CEOs who are making absurd amounts of money and doing nothing good or creative with it, it’s worth looking at Ted Sarandos. In 2023, the co-CEO made$49.8 million; tragically, it was down from his previous year’s payout of $50.3 million. Everyone has to make sacrifices, I guess.
This streaming service is a waste of money
With so many entertainment options, it’s time to save money by unsubscribing.
Original content is messy
Empty blockbusters take up space and money
Netflix offers a ton of different programming, which is part of its appeal. From reality shows to K-dramas, comfort sitcoms and 2000s prestige shows, and a lot of original content from around the world, there is something for everyone at Netflix. But the way it allocates money for different projects is worth a bit of pause. Netflix has been pretty clear that it has a refined system that determines whether TV shows should be reviewed and how to go about creating high-profile movies, and it doesn’t have anything to do with quality.
Most notably, Netflix spends a lot of money on toothless, mindless action comedies starring A-listers in roles where they are basically playing themselves. They all have generic titles, they all have bad writing, and they are all a colossal waste of money. Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, and Ryan Reynolds feature a lot in these movies. Red Notice, The Union, Back in Action are all pretty much the same thing, and all meant to be put on the TV so that you’re not watching another service or thinking about what a waste of time and money Netflix really tries to be. They’re not good, they’re just filler.
I don’t pay for streaming thanks to this Amazon and Apple TV hack
There are plenty of free trials to enjoy if you know where to look.
