What is Netflix? Easily explained

The streaming service "Netflix" is often called when it comes to watching films and series online. However, many users do not even know what is behind it. That's why we show you what Netflix is ​​all about and how the service works.

Netflix - what is it? You can get it explained here

Netflix is ​​a so-called video-on-demand service. You can legally watch numerous films and series on the website.

• In addition to highlights such as Breaking Bad, How I Met Your Mother, Sherlock and House of Cards, you will also find German series such as Dark, How to Sell Drugs Online (almost), Stromberg and Pastewka.
• With Netflix, you always have access to all content regardless of the amount of the monthly costs. You don't have to make additional purchases compared to other services like Amazon Prime Video.
• The video-on-demand service is not only available on the computer, but also as a smartphone app. You can find out whether the subscription to Netflix is ​​worthwhile for you in an additional article.

Movies and series on Netflix

Netflix's offer is extremely large compared to many other VOD providers. Netflix provides well over 1, 000 series and several hundred series in the digital video library.

• In addition to well-known international and national films and series, Netflix is ​​also increasingly offering its own productions.
• These include "Narcos", "Orange Is the New Black" and "House of Cards". Especially with their own productions, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix try to stand out from each other.
• Unfortunately, due to the amount of content, there is no orderly list in which you can view all Netflix content before subscribing. Once you have created an account, you can search for suitable films and series in various categories or rely on the service's suggestions.

Netflix: that's the cost

The cheapest tariff costs you 7.99 euros per month. The content is streamed in SD quality, access is only possible on one device at a time.

• If you pay 11.99 euros per month, the quality is increased to HD. Now two devices can be accessed at the same time.
• For a monthly 15.99 euros, the quality is increased even further to Ultra HD. However, you need a corresponding television for this. You can also use Netflix on up to four devices at the same time.
• You can use Netflix completely free of charge for the first 30 days. If you cancel within this trial period, there are no costs.