Netflix names ex-Disney TV boss Peter Rice content chief as Bajaria leaves
THE SO WHAT
Netflix is doubling down on traditional studio instincts at global scale—putting a legacy broadcast and franchise operator over everything from scripted to live. For streamers and content partners, expect tighter curation, more franchise logic, and harder ROI scrutiny on mid-tier projects.
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