The streaming giant is apparently exploring the possibility of introducing live television channels as a strategy to increase the time users spend on its platform.
The company’s proposals come amid concerns about falling levels of subscriber activity on the service.
For streaming platforms, activity levels serve as a crucial indicator of performance, tracking both the duration viewers spend consuming content and the frequency with which they complete films or series.
Higher activity metrics reassure platforms that their users remain content and are unlikely to terminate their memberships.
The company recently disclosed a decline in television viewing figures, dropping to 7.8 percent in April, representing the lowest point since May 2025.
Sources indicate the company is now in discussions about incorporating live channels into its offerings, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
According to a source, these live channels would provide uninterrupted broadcasts of content within specific categories.
The same source mentioned that the company is additionally examining the possibility of offering package subscription deals that would incorporate access to rival streaming platforms.
The service has broadened certain elements of its offering in recent years, including the introduction of an advertising-supported option and live broadcasts.
UK viewers have had access to live NFL matches and WWE coverage through the platform, alongside the recent addition of video podcasts.
The company is anticipated to publish its most recent activity metrics and financial results, detailing the most-watched productions.
How many Netflix series have been discontinued in 2026 so far?
Eleven Netflix series had already been dropped in 2026 at that point, with a further five concluding through planned final seasons.
At present, more than 6,000 titles encompassing both films and television series can be streamed through the service in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The eleven Netflix series discontinued thus far in 2026 are:
The Abandons
Terminator Zero
The Vince Staples Show
Pop The Balloon LIVE
Selling the City
With Love, Meghan
Alice In Borderland
Class
Miss Governor
Bandi
Star Search
Netflix series concluding in 2026
Six additional Netflix series will also be wrapping up this year through planned final seasons:
Emily in Paris (following season six)
The Night Agent (season four)
The Lincoln Lawyer (season five)
Alpha Males (season six)
Survival of the Thickest (season three)
Breathless (season three)