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Originally Posted by kane
I'm just guessing, but I think they want the shows right away. For example if a new episode of a show airs on Monday, Netflix wants to have it for streaming on Tuesday so it won't be quiet the same as syndication. Plus, Netflix won't be selling advertising on it.
I see it as a nice way for people to get some extra money from their show. People are just going to download a commercial free version of it anyway so they might as well sell it if they can.
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If it's for a limited time, it might be good deal. If they can archive it then the networks would be silly to accept that offer.
Overall though, I mentioned this in another thread that most TVs now have apps and networks are starting to make their own apps. So I think they will go that route so they can keep the advertising.
I actually see Netflix being squeezed out in the long run as a worthless middleman. Producers will be able to stream directly to the consumer with no need for Netflix. I think that's why their main focus is strategic deals like this. They see how quickly they can be locked out with a few technology shifts.