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Somebody Feed Phil Shifts to YouTube in 2027

3/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

In 2027, Somebody Feed Phil will move from Netflix to YouTube under a deal with Banijay Americas and Banijay Rights.
The eight seasons will remain on Netflix, while new episodes appear on the Phil Rosenthal World YouTube channel with short-form content.
Rosenthal, who created Everybody Loves Raymond, aims to broaden the series’ reach, echoing free availability of his prior work.
The brand will explore expansion across AVOD and FAST platforms.

History

Historical Context

In 2020, Banijay acquired Endemol Shine Group, merging over 100 production companies and iconic shows like Big Brother and MasterChef. This followed Endemol Shine's formation in 2015 from a merger between Endemol and Shine Group. The acquisition reflects a strategic shift towards accessible content, paralleling trends in streaming services that gained momentum in the late 2010s.

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Story summary

In 2027, Somebody Feed Phil will move from Netflix to YouTube under a deal with Banijay Americas and Banijay Rights.
The eight seasons will remain on Netflix, while new episodes appear on the Phil Rosenthal World YouTube channel with short-form content.
Rosenthal, who created Everybody Loves Raymond, aims to broaden the series’ reach, echoing free availability of his prior work.
The brand will explore expansion across AVOD and FAST platforms.

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