September 30th 2024.
Netflix subscribers are in for a disappointment as there are reportedly 150 TV shows and films that are not available to those with ad-supported plans. This news has caused a stir among viewers who are frustrated with the streaming platform's decision to restrict certain content from being accessed by ad subscribers.
According to the website What's On Netflix, subscribers in the US on ad-supported plans are unable to watch popular shows like House of Cards, Peaky Blinders, and Spy Kids: Mission Critical. The reason behind this, as explained by Netflix, is due to complex licensing agreements and restrictions. This has led to accusations of greed towards the company.
Fans took to Reddit to express their frustration after coming across a lock icon when searching for these shows and films. They were then informed that they could only watch them if they upgraded to an ad-free subscription, which costs £10.99 in the UK and $15.49 in the US. One Reddit user, Witty_Zucchini, shared their disappointment saying, "I've been subscribing to Netflix for years...I open it up to watch only to be greeted with the message that I can't watch this unless I switch to an ad-free subscription. What the heck?"
Others joined in and criticized the streaming platform for being money-hungry. However, some users defended Netflix and explained that the decision to charge more for certain content was out of their hands. This is because Netflix leases the rights to these shows and films from the owners, who have the final say in how they are distributed.
Netflix subscribers in the US also need to pay for a more expensive subscription to watch films like Baby Driver and Easy A. This has caused confusion among viewers, with some blaming Netflix for their increased fees. However, user Impossible_Box3898 clarified, "Netflix doesn't own the rights, they just lease them...If the rights owner doesn't want to allow it to be shown on an ads plan then they can't do it."
On their website, Netflix explains that while most of their content is available on an ad-supported plan, there are some titles that are restricted due to licensing limitations. These titles are marked with a lock icon when searched or browsed on the platform. According to What's On Netflix, this includes popular films like Baby Driver, Easy A, and Bad Boys.
Earlier this year, Netflix announced that they were scrapping their basic ad-free plan of £7.99 and introducing a new ad-supported tier for £4.99. They also cracked down on password sharing, which resulted in an increase of 13.1 million subscribers by the end of 2023. It seems like the streaming giant is constantly trying to adapt to the ever-changing world of entertainment, but it's clear that their decisions are not always well-received by their subscribers.
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