Streaming & OTT Netflix Makes Some Popular Shows and Movies Free to Woo New Customers The service hopes a sampling of hits like Stranger Things will grow subscribers Episodes of popular Netflix shows like Stranger Things are now available for non-subscribers to sample. Netflix By Kelsey Sutton September 1, 2020 Key Insight: The promotional tool comes after two months of higher-than-expected subscriber growth for the streamer. Kelsey Sutton @kelseymsutton kelsey.sutton@adweek.com Kelsey Sutton is the streaming editor at Adweek, where she covers the business of streaming television. Recommended articles