Netflix, BBC Contract Expiring Soon, Fans Worried

Netflix may not stream shows such as Doctor Who and Luther starting Feb. 1, as the contract between the streaming company and the BBC expires on that date, according to The Huffington Post. It was expected that both Netflix and the BBC will renew their agreement immediately, but as of now, there are no such plans in sight.

Disappointment for Doctor Who fans

The news comes as a setback to fans of Doctor Who, a science fiction series that gained more popularity after its availability in the United States through Netflix since its re-piloting in 2010. According to a report from CNET, Doctor Who was among the top 10 Netflix shows in 2013. Fans of Doctor Who have already started campaigning to save the2015, including Daredevil and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The third season of the popular show House of Cards is also in line, along with the third season of Netflix’s loved dramedy Orange is the New Black.

The streaming service is investing millions of dollars into original content, attracting applause as well as criticism from investors and analysts. Netflix is planning not just one or two but over 30 original shows in the next couple of years, which will put pressure on margins but is also a necessity for the company to survive, according to Trefis.