Discovery & Netflix Firm Up Streaming Pact

LOS GATOS/SILVER SPRING: Netflix and Discovery Communications have entered into a two-year agreement that allows members of the streaming service to instantly watch previous seasons of series and specials, as well as a range of additional programming, from channels such as Discovery, TLC and Animal Planet.

Among the highlights are Discovery Channel’s Man vs. Wild, TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress and Animal Planet’s River Monsters, among other titles from the Discovery catalogue. Programs from Investigation Discovery, Science and Military Channel are also covered in the deal.

“Netflix is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of our relationship with Discovery,” said Netflix’s chief content officer, Ted Sarandos. “With television shows playing an ever more important role for Netflix, Discovery is one our finest suppliers of top quality programming. We look forward to bringing our members the wide range of the additional episodes and series covered in this deal.”

“Discovery Communications has always been platform agnostic and committed to satisfying curiosity on all consumer distribution platforms supported by a strong economic model,” added Rebecca Glashow, the senior VP of digital distribution at Discovery Communications. “We are pleased to renew this agreement with Netflix, which provides us with programming flexibility and lets loyal and potential fans catch up and discover content. It is a terrific complement to our multi-channel video services and creates additional ways to earn value for our 25-year programming library.”