Netflix Scores Streaming Rights to Mad Men

BEVERLY HILLS/SANTA MONICA/VANCOUVER: A multiyear syndication deal will allow Netflix subscribers to access the first four seasons of AMC’s hit Mad Men online, with new seasons to be added as they finish airing on TV.

The deal with Lionsgate covers up to seven seasons of the critically acclaimed show. Netflix users will be able to watch the show online beginning July 27.

"Mad Men has been and continues to be a representation of TV at its best and Netflix is proud to be the syndication home for this acclaimed series," said Ted Sarandos, chief content officer at Netflix. "This deal secures long term instant access to an iconic show for Netflix members for years to come."

"We’re delighted to partner with Netflix to begin our syndication of Mad Men," added Steve Beeks, Lionsgate’s president and co-COO. "We have ensured Mad Men‘s value for years to come by layering today’s unique syndication deal with a leading digital distribution partner on top of last week’s licensing agreement with AMC. The innovative structure of our distribution plan underscores the tremendous value of producing and owning content in a digital world where demand for content continues to grow and pathways for reaching consumers continue to diversify.  We will announce our transactional digital plans and other elements of our syndication strategy for Mad Men shortly."