Netflix And The CW Reach New Multi-Year Licensing Deal For Scripted Series

Your favorite CW series will continue to stream exclusively on Netflix thanks to a new multi-year content licensing deal. The streaming service announced today that it will remain the exclusive U.S. subscription television service for previous seasons of scripted series broadcasted on The CW Network. 

Shows included in the deal include the three new series on the CW’s 2016-2017 primetime schedule: “Frequency,” “No Tomorrow” and “Riverdale,” as well as DC series “Legends of Tomorrow,” “Supergirl,” “The Flash” and “Arrow,” critically acclaimed “Jane the Virgin” and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and fan favorites “Supernatural,” “The 100” and “The Vampire Diaries.” Best of all, Netflix members will be able to stream full seasons for each of these programs beginning eight days after each show’s season finale.

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“Netflix members in the US love the great lineup of series from The CW, and we are thrilled to extend the relationship and bring those shows to our members exclusively now, just eight days after their season finales,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix. “This is a great step forward with a valued network partner to give fans exactly what they want, when and how they want it.”

Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW added, “Since the initial landmark deal in 2011, The CW’s programming has enjoyed tremendous success and increased exposure through Netflix, and our new agreement not only continues but enhances this valuable relationship. The CW has positioned itself for the future by transforming into a true hybrid network, rooted in broadcast while fully embracing the digital and streaming habits of the viewers.”

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