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

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Episodes of popular Netflix shows like Stranger Things are now available for non-subscribers to sample. Netflix
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By Kelsey Sutton

September 1, 2020

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Kelsey Sutton

Kelsey Sutton is the streaming editor at Adweek, where she covers the business of streaming television.

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