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Harry and Meghan extend Netflix deal amid plans for new content

The royal couple are set to produce more shows under the Archewell banner in a multi-year agreement with Netflix – in spite of criticism and mixed viewership numbers.

12/08/2025

Business

Netflix delivers steady growth but disappoints in its outlook

Netflix on Thursday announced nearly 50% profit growth for the last quarter as the video streaming service's more than 300 million subscribers have become increasingly attractive to advertisers.

18/07/2025

Culture news

Emmy nominations 2025: Young 'Adolescence' star stands to break record

The Emmy nominations have been announced, and while Apple TV+'s Severance and The Studio lead the pack, our favourite show of the year - the British four-part drama Adolescence on Netflix - stands to break an important record this year. Here's everything you need to know.

16/07/2025

Culture news

What are the best TV shows of 2025 so far?

How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2025 ranking?

11/07/2025

Culture news

The end of Squid Game: What does that major surprise cameo mean?

Netflix’s hit series Squid Game has come to an end after three seasons. Or has it? A surprise Oscar winner cameo may suggest that the (dehumanizing) games have just begun...

30/06/2025

Business

Netflix and France’s TF1 join forces as traditional TV struggles

All Netflix members in France will be able to watch TF1’s channels directly on the streaming platform as part of their existing subscription.

18/06/2025

Culture news

Why the UK and France are bringing Adolescence into classrooms

In this week’s cultural catch-up, we explore the French government's decision to show schoolchildren Adolescence - the hard-hitting critically acclaimed drama tackling toxic masculinity and social media’s grip on Gen Z.

13/06/2025

Culture news

Adolescence to be shown in French schools, says minister of education

The hit British series Adolescence will be used as a teaching tool in French schools, according to French Minister of Education Élisabeth Borne.

09/06/2025

Culture news

What were the most-streamed shows of 2024-2025?

According to new figures, Netflix takes the crown when it comes to ruling the small screen...

30/05/2025

Art

'Istanbul Encyclopaedia': New Netflix drama explores generational ties

Now streaming on Netflix, Turkish director Selman Nacar's 'Istanbul Encyclopedia' series has won high praise since its release and it's also revived interest in the unfinished work of a peculiar Turkish historian Reşad Ekrem Koçu.

13/05/2025

My Wildest Prediction

AI isn't a threat, says former Netflix HR chief Patty McCord

Although many people fear the impact AI could have on society and jobs, Patty McCord is enthusiastic about the AI revolution and shares her thoughts on how it could enhance human creativity.

07/05/2025

Lifestyle

David Beckham at 50: Football, fashion and style marks birthday

From football legend to fashion icon or business guru, David Beckham is the man many see as having it all. So, let's celebrate the former England captain marking his 50th birthday with a look at some of the iconic images from his life at the centre of attention.

02/05/2025

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

London's Tate Modern explores the concept of home, Catalunya hosts its biggest cheese market, and Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' rumbles on to the big screen. Here's what to look out for this week.

28/04/2025

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

The old-school glamour of Cartier dazzles at London's V&A, hundreds of previously looted objects make their museum debut in Naples, and a new Norwegian horror dissects Cinderella. Here's what to look out for this week...

21/04/2025

Business

Netflix profit jumps as price hikes and user growth beat estimates

Netflix’s first quarter earnings again topped analysts’ expectations, thanks to its price hikes across the board and higher-than-expected subscription growth. The company appears to be sheltered from the global trade routs, with the stock significantly outperforming peers this year.

18/04/2025

Culture news

Netflix documentary revives domestic violence conversation in France

The three-part Netflix documentary looks back on the murder of actress Marie Trintignant by rockstar Bertrand Cantat. The series also sheds a new light on the death of Cantat’s wife Krisztina Rády.

16/04/2025

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

David Hockney's largest ever exhibition, Michael B. Jordan's vampire horror 'Sinners', the return of 'Black Mirror' and a book about a woman that fetishises airplanes — here's what's on this week's cultural agenda.

14/04/2025

Culture news

Boris Johnson criticises Netflix's 'Adolescence' and school screenings

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne’s four-part Netflix drama Adolescence being made available in schools to help combat toxic online influences. Boris Johnson says it's "tosh"...

07/04/2025

Culture news

Makers of Netflix drama Adolescence meet UK Prime Minister

The co-writer and producer of the hit Netflix drama 'Adolescence' have met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss how to prevent young people from being influenced by toxic online content.

31/03/2025

Culture news

Nostalgia TV: Why are we only watching old shows?

Last year, the world watched shows predominantly from the early 00s. Why have we become so obsessed with shows from 20 years ago?

28/03/2025