In a new licensing deal, ABC is adding hundreds of new TV episodes to Netflix, from Desperate Housewives to Ugly Betty — and every episode of Lost. Shows from the Disney Channel and ABC Family will be included, as well. The catch? The shows are only available to watch 15 days after the air.
The new deal is a shot in the arm for Netflix, which has been under fire from cable providers of late in response to Netflix’s new $7.99/month streaming-only plan. “Large aggregation at a low price is not particularly useful to consumers or for content creation,” said Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes earlier this week. Netflix now boasts nearly 17 million customers.
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