Netflix offering free content

Netflix is allowing a selection of content to be viewed for free around the world, as part of a marketing strategy at netflix.com/au/watch-free.

Bird Box, the sci-fi horror thriller starring Sandra Bullock, The Two Popes starring Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins; the Adam Sandler-Jennifer Aniston comedy Murder Mystery; and DreamWorks Animation’s The Boss Baby: Back in Business.

Also available are single episodes of Stranger Things, Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, Carlos Montero and Darío Madrona’s Spanish thriller teen drama series Elite, reality series Love Is Blind, Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us and Our Planet.

“Visit netflix.com/watch-free to get a peek at the type of entertainment you can expect from us by watching the first episode of some of our most popular shows,” a message on the site says, adding “The selection may change from time to time, so watch now!”

The free content is available globally but only on a computer browser or an Android device -it is not available on the Netflix mobile app or on iOS.

A Netflix spokesperson said, “We’re looking at different marketing promotions to attract new members and give them a great Netflix experience.”

Source: Deadline