In a climate where representation in media is vital for minority viewers, Netflix’s Strong Black Lead is using its celebratory platform to ensure Black people feel seen. By constructing a collective voice, not only is it bringing people together, but it showcases true-to-life content.

Binge-watchingTiger King, baking banana bread, bulk-buying toilet paper; 2020 has had its fair share of fads. Netflix’sThe Queen’s Gambitis establishing yet another: chess. As sales of chess sets soar, the series illustrates the powerful influence of fictional worlds over real-life consumer behavior.

Netflix and chill may constitute the modern date night, but what do Americans really think about streaming services? As online content and streaming platforms become the norm, Canvas8 polled 2,182 Americans and spoke to eight people to discover what they do and don’t like about streaming services.

HBO, Disney Plus, Apple+, and now Peacock – there are now around 300 streaming services in the US. But despite an initial wave of interest during the pandemic, consumer behavior has shifted, with many people reassessing which services are worth their buck. What does this mean for big providers?