what is netflix

Netflix is a streaming service that offers a wide variety of TV shows, movies, anime, documentaries, and more on thousands of internet-connected devices. It is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned and operated by Netflix, Inc. . Netflix was founded in 1997 by American entrepreneurs Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph. The company initially offered an online subscription service through the internet, where subscribers chose movie and television titles from Netflixs website, and the shows were then mailed to customers in the form of DVDs, along with prepaid return envelopes, from one of more than 100 distribution centers. Netflix launched its streaming service in 2007, and it is now available internationally in multiple languages. As of June 30, 2023, Netflix has 238.39 million paid memberships in more than 190 countries, making it the most-subscribed video-on-demand streaming service. Netflix is also involved in the creation of original programming, and by 2022, original productions accounted for half of Netflix's library.