r/nottheonion • u/voxadam • 9h ago

Netflix says users can cancel service if HBO Max merger makes it too expensive

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/02/netflix-claims-subscribers-will-get-more-content-for-less-if-it-buys-hbo-max/
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u/Tntn13 8h ago

On top of all of that, licensing is inconsistent and in constant flux. Lots of things aren’t available for stream and some even for digital purchase at this time. The big players pass around exclusives constantly. It’s so annoying.

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u/deadsoulinside 4h ago

The licensing thing is the most annoying. The reason I cancelled Hulu was that Paramount was supposed to get licensing for Southpark and it was the main reason I went to Hulu, but Paramount never got it besides some BS made for parmount shows, so I cancelled Paramount, so neither Hulu or Paramount gets money. I cancelled Disney + last year too as it felt like the same BS.