Netflix’s next act may look a lot like old TV

About this episode

The streaming revolution promised viewers an endless library of movies and shows for less than cable. Netflix led that charge, becoming the era's dominant streaming service. That transformation upended the economics that made television such a reliable business and created an industry with more competition, higher costs and a constant fight to keep viewers from canceling. Host Megan McArdle breaks down what Netflix’s recent leadership shake-up signals — and why the company that transformed television may have to learn some lessons from the old system. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.