Netflix is a popular streaming service that offers a huge catalog of movies, TV shows, and original content. It’s available on smart TVs, streaming devices, and even on your smartphone and tablet with the official iOS or Android app. Here’s what you need to know about Netflix, including pricing and information, and popular content.

Netflix began in 1997 as a company that pioneered the concept of renting DVDs by mail. It came up with the innovative concept of charging a flat monthly fee instead of charging per DVD ordered. As a result, the phenomenon of the corner video store began to fade away. By 2005, Netflix had a loyal subscriber base of 4.2 million DVD-by-mail renters.

In 2007, Netflix made the bold announcement that it would offer subscribers the ability to stream TV shows and movies directly to their PCs, in addition to its DVD-by-mail rental program.

It wasn't long before Netflix streaming became available on Xbox, Apple devices, a growing number of TVs, smartphones and tablets. Today, it's available in many homes.