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Netflix Q1 beats estimates

Netflix has reported revenue of $10.54 billion for Q1 2025, slightly above analysts’ estimates. Profit stood at $2.9 billion for the quarter, despite global ecomonic turmoil, with content including WWE and crime series Adolescence proving particularly popular. Take up of Netflix’s ad-supported tier continues to be strong since its launch in late 2022. The streaming […]

April 18, 2025

MPs look to levy; streamers push back

Tax breaks and a streamer levy should be on the table as part of an urgent package of support for the UK’s crisis-hit high quality drama sector, MPs have said, in a wide-ranging report which urges the Government to step up the assistance it provides for all elements of British film and high-end television. “The […]

April 10, 2025By Colin Mann

Netflix makes Adolescence available to all UK secondary schools

Netflix is making its British crime series Adolescence available to all secondary schools across the UK through the Into Film+ streaming platform from April 1st. Additionally, healthy relationships charity Tender will produce guides and resources for teachers, parents and carers to help navigate conversations around the series. Anne Mensah, Netflix VP UK Content, commented: “Adolescence […]

March 31, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Netflix’s Adolescence makes ratings history

Netflix series Adolescence has become the first streaming show to top the UK’s weekly TV ratings. The first episode of the crime drama was watched by 6.45 million people in its first week, according to ratings body Barb, citing data from March 10th to March 16th. This is the largest audience for any streaming TV […]

March 25, 2025By Nik Roseveare