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Netflix Paralysis & The Pivot to Live

After years spent running away from linear TV, consumers are rediscovering the mindless pleasure of browsing YouTube TV and Hulu, among others. With ad tiers launching and Apple and Amazon testing the water with live sports, could Netflix be far behind?

Chris Rock
Netflix is among the streamers looking to experiment with live programming, and will debut a Chris Rock live stand-up comedy special in early 2023. Photo: Kirill Bichutsky/Netflix
Julia Alexander
November 15, 2022

When asked which streaming platform I use the most, my answer isn’t particularly fashionable. It’s not HBO Max or Netflix; it’s not Disney+, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video. Instead it’s YouTube TV, which has become my go-to digital replacement for the nostalgic joy of cable. It’s on in my household from early morning (starting with Squawk Box on CNBC) through midday (news updates via CNN) and right on through the evening (whatever sports game is on, plus reruns of Forensic Files on HLN before bed).