The pioneer of streaming, now a dominant force in live events, gaming, and ad-supported entertainment. In late 2025, it fully enforced its 'Household' policy globally, requiring extra member fees ($6.99–$8.99) for sharing. While its algorithm remains the gold standard, the high cost of 4K content (locked to the $24.99 tier) and the phasing out of the Basic ad-free plan have driven many toward ad-supported or free legal alternatives.

A popular Streaming tool that many users find too expensive or restrictive.