SmartLess "Ted Sarandos"
Apr 5, 2021
Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer of Netflix, dives into the transformative shifts of the entertainment industry. He discusses the groundbreaking inception of 'House of Cards' and the strategic decisions that put Netflix on the map. The witty banter includes a humorous exploration of 'Netflix and chill' and the evolution from DVDs to streaming. Ted shares insights on how the industry is adapting to modern viewer habits, emphasizing collaboration in content creation and the exciting future of television.
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First Pitch
- Ted Sarandos's first pitch at Netflix was for "House of Cards".
- MRC pitched it while leaving a meeting about a movie.
Original Content Strategy
- Netflix ventured into original content to differentiate itself and avoid a race to the bottom.
- They anticipated other networks wouldn't sell their best programs.
Lillehammer Launch
- Lillehammer was Netflix's first original show, starring Stevie Van Zandt.
- Van Zandt was initially concerned about releasing the whole season at once.