Netflix Plans To Nearly Double Its Output Of Original Series In 2016

Thanks to groundbreaking shows House of Cards and Orange is the New Black and recent hits like Master of None and Jessica Jones, Netflix has built a library of original programs that, more often than not, receive critical acclaim and drive cultural conversation.

Given the popularity and influence of Netflix’s shows, it comes as no surprise that the streaming video platform plans to expand its output in 2016. According to its Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos, who spoke at the UBS Media Conference in New York, 31 Netflix original series are planned for 2016, compared to the 15 that saw release this year.

New seasons of existing series will form the backbone of Netflix’s original content plans in 2016. From there, the service’s library will be buttressed by the release of several high-profile shows, such as Judd Apatow’s Love

, Baz Luhrmann’s The Get Down, and Full House reboot Fuller House. Additional as-of-yet-unannounced series could also be added to the Netflix slate at later dates.

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Netflix’s aspirations will continue to take it beyond serial programming as well; it plans to roll out 10 feature films, about a dozen documentaries, and 10 comedy specials, according to NBC News. Clearly, 2016 will be another very busy year for Netflix–and we’ll be right here to cover all of the platform’s programs as they unfold.

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