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Ava DuVernay uses real history to damn the present in Netflix’s When They See UsAva DuVernay uses real history to damn the present in Netflix’s When They See Us
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Trump’s involvement in the case — and refusal to change his mind — is just a cipher for America.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us is a rich, enraging retelling of the Central Park Five caseAva DuVernay’s When They See Us is a rich, enraging retelling of the Central Park Five case
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The four-part Netflix series is essential viewing to understand today’s America.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones is over. Giant TV hits aren’t going anywhere.Game of Thrones is over. Giant TV hits aren’t going anywhere.
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Audiences are fracturing, but the apparatus that made HBO’s megahit isn’t going away.

By Peter Kafka
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Apple is the only media company rich enough to beat Netflix — but does it care enough to try?Apple is the only media company rich enough to beat Netflix — but does it care enough to try?
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On the latest episode of Recode Media, former Amazon and Hulu employee Eugene Wei explains why Netflix and its competitors aren’t playing the same game.

By Eric Johnson
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The Hulu/Disney/Comcast divorce, explainedThe Hulu/Disney/Comcast divorce, explained
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All the big media companies want their own streaming service. Big question: Do you want to subscribe to lots of streaming services?

By Peter Kafka
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Hulu CEO Randy Freer explains why Hulu never promoted its ad-free versionHulu CEO Randy Freer explains why Hulu never promoted its ad-free version
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The more expensive Hulu No Commercials plan was announced in 2015, and almost four years later, the company is finally ready to start advertising that it exists.

By Eric Johnson
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Amy Poehler’s Wine Country, now on Netflix, is the movie equivalent of cheap ChardonnayAmy Poehler’s Wine Country, now on Netflix, is the movie equivalent of cheap Chardonnay
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The star-studded comedy is a little bland, but it gets the job done.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Technology
Netflix has made a rare acquisition, to help it make more kids’ stuffNetflix has made a rare acquisition, to help it make more kids’ stuff
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The streaming company has bought StoryBots, a kids’ brand made by the guys who made JibJab.

By Peter Kafka
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Disney+ will not be a “Netflix killer” because at this point, nothing can kill NetflixDisney+ will not be a “Netflix killer” because at this point, nothing can kill Netflix
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Redef CEO Jason Hirschhorn watches a lot of TV and he says Netflix has sucked him into watching less of everything else.

By Eric Johnson
The fight for the bundle is the war for the future of TV
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The TV guys want to keep selling you TV you don’t watch. It won’t work.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
Knock Down the House is about more than AOC. It’s about hope in American politics.Knock Down the House is about more than AOC. It’s about hope in American politics.
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The new Netflix documentary is worth a watch, no matter your political persuasion.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Gina Rodriguez stars in Netflix’s Someone Great, a comedy about getting through heartbreakGina Rodriguez stars in Netflix’s Someone Great, a comedy about getting through heartbreak
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It takes some help from your friends.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Technology
Netflix makes up nearly 30 percent of global streaming video subscriptionsNetflix makes up nearly 30 percent of global streaming video subscriptions
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The streaming video company now has 155 million total subscribers globally.

By Rani Molla
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Netflix is booming internationally, but its growth is slowing in the USNetflix is booming internationally, but its growth is slowing in the US
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The streaming company added 9.6 million subscribers last quarter — and it says it isn’t worried about Apple or Disney.

By Peter Kafka
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AMC Networks boss Josh Sapan wants the people who make TV to look at the data — but not too muchAMC Networks boss Josh Sapan wants the people who make TV to look at the data — but not too much
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There’s no algorithm for creativity yet, Sapan says on the latest Recode Media.

By Eric Johnson
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If Congress cancels federal funding for PBS, rural areas will be hurt the most, says CEO Paula KergerIf Congress cancels federal funding for PBS, rural areas will be hurt the most, says CEO Paula Kerger
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All 335 PBS stations use federal funding, but the ones that depend on it are largely in Trump country.

By Eric Johnson
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Disney used to make hundreds of millions from Netflix. Now it will spend billions to fight it.Disney used to make hundreds of millions from Netflix. Now it will spend billions to fight it.
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Bob Iger in 2015: “We look at Netflix as more friend than foe.” Now it’s a very expensive war.

By Peter Kafka
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Millions of Netflix users are using someone else’s password, but that’s not bad for NetflixMillions of Netflix users are using someone else’s password, but that’s not bad for Netflix
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A new survey finds that 14 percent of US Netflix users are watching the service without paying for it.

By Peter Kafka and Rani Molla
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Full Q&A: Brat co-founder Rob Fishman on Recode MediaFull Q&A: Brat co-founder Rob Fishman on Recode Media
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Fishman is betting that young women who used to watch the CW or MTV will demand those sorts of shows from YouTube, too.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says the obvious: He won’t be working with Apple when it launches its new video plansNetflix CEO Reed Hastings says the obvious: He won’t be working with Apple when it launches its new video plans
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In other news: Turns out Netflix is not a tech company, Hastings says.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Full transcript: New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd on PivotFull transcript: New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd on Pivot
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Dowd joins Kara Swisher on the latest episode, sitting in for Pivot’s regular co-host Scott Galloway.

By Eric Johnson
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“Hollywood is now irrelevant,” says IAC Chairman Barry Diller“Hollywood is now irrelevant,” says IAC Chairman Barry Diller
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Diller, the former CEO of Paramount and Fox, talks about the diminished power of movie studios and why “Netflix has won this game” on the latest Recode Decode.

By Eric Johnson
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Velvet Buzzsaw, now on Netflix, takes on the contemporary art world with claws outVelvet Buzzsaw, now on Netflix, takes on the contemporary art world with claws out
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The gonzo horror-comedy stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, John Malkovich, Daveed Diggs, Toni Collette, and more.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Technology
Hulu is cutting the price of its most popular streaming service — and raising the price of its most expensive oneHulu is cutting the price of its most popular streaming service — and raising the price of its most expensive one
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The moves come after a Netflix price hike.

By Peter Kafka
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Netflix is finally sharing (some of) its audience numbers for its TV shows and movies. Some of them are huge.Netflix is finally sharing (some of) its audience numbers for its TV shows and movies. Some of them are huge.
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The streaming service says it now accounts for 10 percent of TV viewing time.

By Peter Kafka
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The history of Netflix price increases in a single chartThe history of Netflix price increases in a single chart
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Subscribers will now pay between $9 and $16 per month, depending on the service.

By Rani Molla
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Jon Lovett explains why Democrats in Congress probably won’t regulate FacebookJon Lovett explains why Democrats in Congress probably won’t regulate Facebook
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Even if, in private, they might really want to.

By Eric Johnson
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Sandra Bullock is the best part of Bird Box, Netflix’s new post-apocalyptic thrillerSandra Bullock is the best part of Bird Box, Netflix’s new post-apocalyptic thriller
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Bullock leads an all-star cast in a meandering movie with an intriguing premise.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Explainers
Why are Bird Box memes so popular? It’s complicated.Why are Bird Box memes so popular? It’s complicated.
Explainers

Netflix’s hit horror flick about family bonding has inspired lots of real-life family bonding via memes.

By Aja Romano
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Here are some of the most popular shows on Netflix — which may be leaving Netflix soonHere are some of the most popular shows on Netflix — which may be leaving Netflix soon
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Fortunately for the streaming giant, its own shows are popular too.

By Rani Molla
Technology
The big business of being a social media starThe big business of being a social media star
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Platforms like YouTube and Netflix are at war, and Shots Studios CEO John Shahidi is happy to sell content to all of them.

By Eric Johnson
Culture
Netflix’s Dumplin’ sweetly celebrates teen girls and Dolly PartonNetflix’s Dumplin’ sweetly celebrates teen girls and Dolly Parton
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Jennifer Aniston and Danielle Macdonald star in a Texas teen beauty pageant comedy, with original songs from Dolly herself.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Netflix’s Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle proves animals shouldn’t have people facesNetflix’s Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle proves animals shouldn’t have people faces
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This Jungle Book adaptation sat on a shelf for years. It’s pretty obvious why.

By Emily St. James
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Recode has published 240 podcasts in 2018. Here are the 10 you really shouldn’t miss.Recode has published 240 podcasts in 2018. Here are the 10 you really shouldn’t miss.
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That’s a lotta podcast!

By Eric Johnson
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Here’s what happens when the big media companies take their content off NetflixHere’s what happens when the big media companies take their content off Netflix
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The streaming media pioneer could lose about a fifth of its content hours.

By Rani Molla
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The story behind Netflix’s $100 million ‘Friends’ dealThe story behind Netflix’s $100 million ‘Friends’ deal
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Netflix wanted it. So did Hulu. And WarnerMedia wants it back, soon. Probably. Here’s what that means.

By Peter Kafka
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Full Q&A: Casey Newton and Louie Swisher on the 300th episode of Recode DecodeFull Q&A: Casey Newton and Louie Swisher on the 300th episode of Recode Decode
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They talk with Recode’s Kara Swisher about social media, video games and how we’ll use tech differently in 2019.

By Eric Johnson
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Netflix will get ads, predicts The Trade Desk CEO Jeff GreenNetflix will get ads, predicts The Trade Desk CEO Jeff Green
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Reed Hastings wants to compete with YouTube overseas, and the only way it can do that is by offering a free-with-ads option, Green says on Recode Media.

By Eric Johnson
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Netflix’s Outlaw King is bloody medieval funNetflix’s Outlaw King is bloody medieval fun
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Chris Pine reunites with Hell or High Water director David Mackenzie for an epic about Robert the Bruce fighting for Scotland’s independence.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Technology
‘The Front Runner’ director Jason Reitman says technology has taught today’s young people how to be great filmmakers‘The Front Runner’ director Jason Reitman says technology has taught today’s young people how to be great filmmakers
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Everything from selfies to YouTube has armed Generation Z with an “inherent” appreciation of film technique, Reitman says.

By Eric Johnson