New Arrested Development will appear exclusively on Netflix Streaming

This is great that Netflix is being bold. Netflix needs to be bold. The networks own the studios that produce all of the content and will continue to use that to keep Netflix under heel.<p>Arrested Development certainly has risk though. It's impossible to pick up where the show left off six years ago.<p>Hopefully if this succeeds Netflix will consider following up by reviving Better Off Ted. A similar, critically acclaimed, and more recent show with actors that seem generally available.

I loved Arrested Development, and I'm glad that it's coming back, but I'm not sure this is a good move for Netflix. If this idea picks up steam, Netflix becomes a competitor to the networks and their relationships get worse. Heaven knows they're tense enough already. It seems likely that others may pull their content, as Starz recently did, lessening Netflix's appeal. So yes, in the short run they'll gain subscribers, but I don't think this outweighs the major risks this poses in the long run.

I predicted this would happen when Starz pulled their programming. Given how much Netflix is paying for content, they can produce several pretty high end shows, which makes them a direct competitor to HBO, Showtime, etc. But, they have a <i>much</i> better delivery method, from the consumer perspective. This was a no-brainer, and good on Netflix for recognizing the opportunity that Arrested Development presents for them. It's relatively cheap to produce, has huge marketing value, and has a cult-like following that will sign up for Netflix specifically for access to these new episodes.

And for the first time, people will actually care about breaking Netflix Streaming's DRM. Anyone want to guess how long it'll last? I'm thinking it'll be up on the Pirate Bay the day of release.

Looks like those outside US are reduced, yet again, to grey-market solutions.

This bodes well for Netflix and their new business model.<p>I hope that the programs they produce will be free of advertising.

Bold move, but also a crucial blow to cable television.

I hope Netflix licences this out in countries they don't serve.

Hopefully they'll buck current trends and offer episodic content for $1 or so per episode to non-subscribers. Content available "exclusively" to subscribers is a customer-hostile model, as, e.g., Apple and Amazon seem to realize.

I hope there will be an easy conduit for these episodes to appear on torrent trackers.

What is stopping Netflix from offering content internationally? I'm sure there are several layers of bureaucracy here, from Hollywood requirements, syndication etc. It would be interesting to know what steps/changes need to be taken to open this service up for the rest of us.

If the new Attested Development really takes off, Netflix will have a syndication opportunity to trade with the networks. It reminds me of the patent wars; build up your collection so you can horse-trade when necessary...

The source article appears to have been modified to imply that it will not be exclusive to Netflix.<p>EDIT: Other sources seem to be indicating that it will indeed be exclusive.

This isn't a good deal for the show though. By doing an exclusive it is going to kill their long term audience, leaving Netflix free to poach another show.

The whole "US Member" thing has me nervous.<p>Might end up just downloading it. Not waiting if they decide to screw over Canada.

p(viewer loves Arrest Development | viewer has netflix) &#62; p(viewer loves Arrest Development) ?

How will I get to watch this from Australia?<p>We can't get Netflix here.

Deadwood, anyone?

Well havin just cancelled Netflix, I may have to get it again, at least for a month.

I'll be sure to watch it on pirate streaming/BitTorrent once it comes out.