TV

2012-NETFLIX
2015-FREEVIEW

79% of the uk watch at least some online catch-up TV series (iplayer, netflix etc). Binge viewing has become more normal.

these services are interactive and participatory as we choose what to watch when we watch unlike the traditional broadcast model (7.30pm eastenders). this would bring people closer together.

netflix currently has 7.5 million uk subscribers. net worth of $100 billion.

netflix started to make their own content such as shows and movies. 'House of cards' is an example

David Gauntlett: representation and identity- interested in how new media (internet for example) have an impact on identity.
web 2.0 allows anyone to upload a movie they've produced
has netflix changed the way we view tv?

700 original series =$8 million
this is done to cater to everyone.
creating a niche audience. as normal tv doesn't do this. However the overall combination of all niches lead to an outnumbered mainstream.

netflix shows i watch:
orange is the new black
jane the virgin
black-ish
grown-ish