Die Netflix-Revolution

We are all part of the third revolution in film and television – a process that is rapidly changing the world of media and how we consume it. Since the turn of the millennium, the internet has provided the technical capabilities for video streaming. Anyone who wants to watch movies, series, or other media content can do so anytime on their smartphone, tablet, or computer today. Streaming services like Netflix and YouTube offer their productions in over 130 countries and have hundreds of millions of subscribers. Oliver Schütte explores the changes that cinema and television have brought about in "The Netflix Revolution," describing a present shaped by this third new beginning. He focuses particularly on the societal consequences of this development and critically questions whether we are ready for these new experiences. We are placing ourselves in the hands of multinational corporations that determine what we can and cannot see. We viewers become transparent beings. The providers know exactly when, where, and what we watch. They also know what interests us, when we tune out, or which moments pique our curiosity. Based on this knowledge, the content is planned and tailored to us. This book addresses the important question of what societal consequences the third revolution after cinema and television will bring.