BOTTOM LINE

These initiatives are all crucial for Netflix's bottom line, but they also undermine the goodwill Netflix has built with viewers who have long appreciated its innovations — like its freakishly accurate suggested watches, the "skip intro" button, trending lists, the "shuffle" function for when you're overwhelmed and just want the bots to choose something for you.

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"The original consumer proposition, which was incredibly great value, is now flipping on its head," media analyst Michael Nathanson told Frank.

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BOTTOM LINE

These initiatives are all crucial for Netflix's bottom line, but they also undermine the goodwill Netflix has built with viewers who have long appreciated its innovations — like its freakishly accurate suggested watches, the "skip intro" button, trending lists, the "shuffle" function for when you're overwhelmed and just want the bots to choose something for you.

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"The original consumer proposition, which was incredibly great value, is now flipping on its head," media analyst Michael Nathanson told Frank.

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