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Netflix Expands Library with New Series and Classics

2/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Netflix plans to expand its library in February 2026, adding ER and the return of The Night Agent.
New series include How to Get to Heaven from Belfast by Lisa McGee and documentaries with Gordon Ramsay and Eddie Vedder.
Sullivan's Crossing, based on Robyn Carr's novels, has surged to No. 3 on Netflix's global streaming chart.
Virgin River fans await its next season.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, Netflix began as a DVD rental service, pioneering online rentals in a $16 billion industry. By 2007, it transitioned to streaming, becoming the most-subscribed service globally with 325 million members by 2026. This evolution reflects a significant shift in media consumption, as streaming increasingly dominates viewership, reshaping audience preferences worldwide.

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Story summary

Netflix plans to expand its library in February 2026, adding ER and the return of The Night Agent.
New series include How to Get to Heaven from Belfast by Lisa McGee and documentaries with Gordon Ramsay and Eddie Vedder.
Sullivan's Crossing, based on Robyn Carr's novels, has surged to No. 3 on Netflix's global streaming chart.
Virgin River fans await its next season.

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