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Topic: Netflix

Winnie Mandela's contested legacy revisited in fresh Netflix docuseries

By Peter Muiruri   2026-05-24 09:44:16

A new seven-part Netflix series revisits the complex legacy of Winnie Mandela, exploring her role in the liberation struggle alongside the controversies that continue to divide opinion across Africa.

Netflix hints at new Money Heist chapter five years after finale

By Tania Omusale   2026-05-11 10:28:59

Netflix has sparked global excitement after releasing a cryptic teaser hinting at the return of the Money Heist universe, though details about the new project remain undisclosed.

Netflix snub, Showmax exit stun players in Kenya's film industry

By Boniface Mithika   2026-04-01 13:16:26

Stakeholders are pointing to structural gaps, shifting global dynamics and a changing streaming landscape that is increasingly difficult to penetrate.

Conan O'Brien takes swipe at Netflix CEO, Timothe Chalamet during Oscars

By Molly Chebet   2026-03-17 13:07:36

Conan O’Brien opened the 98th Oscars with a monologue targeting Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, actor Timothée Chalamet, UK royals, and politics, drawing laughs while giving social commentary.

Netflix withdraws Sh9.2 trillion bid for Warner Bros

By Tania Omusale   2026-02-28 12:55:08

Netflix confirmed it would not increase its final offer for the Hollywood studio’s prized assets, which include HBO, HBO Max and the Warner Bros. film and television studios in Burbank.

Hit show 'America's Next Top Model' under scrutiny in fresh Netflix documentary

By Tania Omusale   2026-02-18 13:56:14

A new Netflix documentary revisits the cultural impact and long-standing controversies of America’s Next Top Model, including insensitive challenges and misconduct allegations.