Showtime pulls the plug on Netflix
Showtime spokeswoman Johanna Fuentes confirmed the plug will be pulled when the current distribution deal expires this summer. Netflix subscribers have limited time to watch old episodes of shows such as Dexter and Californication on the streaming service.
"We're perplexed by this," said Netflix spokesman Steve Swasey. "We have great Showtime shows available on our service, and we expect to continue with those shows. We have a very good relationship with CBS and all its channels."
Netflix will still be able to offer episodes from Showtime series that have ended their run on the network, such as The Tudors and Sleeper Cell.
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Leng T'che
Makes sense.
1 year agoby @leng-tcheFlag
Emmytt
motherf*cker!
1 year agoby @emmyttFlag
Disciple419
Funny that the show Californication is "pulling out" of anything.
1 year agoby @disciple419Flag
Brian
@jptheredskull I love it.
1 year agoby @brianFlag
CelluloidDreams
Are we supposed to cry ???
1 year agoby @2movieguysFlag
Timmy
@jptheredskull HA it really does!
1 year agoby @timmyFlag
incmob
@jptheredskull LOL... how in the world did i miss that one! good catch my friend, good catch indeed.
1 year agoby @incmobFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Crap, now I have to watch Californication by force
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
UNoLazyboy
Damn it, I just thinking about starting to watch Californication on NetFlix. You bastards!
1 year agoby @unolazyboyFlag
J.P.
@skywise @skywise lol. They just keep c*ming to me.
1 year agoby @jptheredskullFlag
skywise
roll?
1 year agoby @skywiseFlag
skywise
@jptheredskull your on a role today
1 year agoby @skywiseFlag
J.P.
@skywise @rufio @shuabert @dan1 @timmy @incmob @brian "Showtime Is Pulling Out of Netflix" lol That sounds dirty.
1 year agoby @jptheredskullFlag
skywise
@rufio well maybe it was three....its such a blur beacuse i did not get much sleep in...i kept waking up wondering WTF is happening on LOST. It was a sickness really.
1 year agoby @skywiseFlag
Rufio
@skywise... indeed, my friend; however "epic" is a far cry from what you've accomplished. 6 seasons in two weeks is beyond "epic" - it is a new standard! lol well played...
1 year agoby @rufioFlag
skywise
@rufio that is epic. I just watched all 6 seasons of Lost in like 2 weeks. Now that was epic.
1 year agoby @skywiseFlag
Josh
I'm watching The L Word now, and planning to watch the Tudors, but as those have both "ended their run" I should be safe.
I wonder if this is only in the US or if it's in Canada too.
1 year agoby @shuabertFlag
Rufio
that sucks. i was hoping to see Episodes on there soon. i never watch series live anymore (not from Showtime or HBO)... much rather watch a whole season at a time! watched every episode of the Tudors over a three month period - EPIC! going through MadMen now (though with discs since they don't stream it) and plan do the same with Boardwalk Empire!
netflix better get it together!
1 year agoby @rufioFlag
J.P.
Why? @incmob you are right, it has gone to sh*t.
1 year agoby @jptheredskullFlag
Dan
F*ck.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Brian
Totally sucks.
1 year agoby @brianFlag
incmob
not a surprise... netflix has really gone to sh*t in the last couple of years.
1 year agoby @incmobFlag
Timmy
what a bummer.
1 year agoby @timmyFlag