CBS Extends Netflix Pact Internationally

LOS ANGELES: Netflix has gained the rights to stream select CBS Corporation shows in Canada, Latin America, the U.K. and Ireland. 

This brings Netflix members in each of these territories previous seasons of Showtime’s Dexter and CBS library shows such as Charmed, Jericho and The 4400. Previous seasons of shows such as The Good Wife, Hawaii Five-0, House of Lies and The Borgias will be available on a territory-by-territory basis. 

“Netflix is a great partner, and this has been a mutually beneficial relationship that has helped grow our respective businesses,” said Armando Nuñez, the president and CEO of the CBS Global Distribution Group. “It is an arrangement that showcases our premium content on Netflix’s world-class service in a way that complements our traditional worldwide licensing and adds to our overall international revenue.”

“We are delighted to be bringing more great CBS and Showtime series to our members throughout the world,” added Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief content officer. “Our goal is to give Netflix members a broad mix of engaging shows to watch and this extended agreement does just that.”