The television landscape is undergoing major shifts worldwide, with strategic moves defining who will lead and who will merely follow. Central to these changes is the reported acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix—a deal making global headlines. If finalized, Netflix would gain control over HBO Max, HBO studios, and iconic franchises like Harry Potter, Friends, The Big Bang Theory, Game of Thrones, DC Universe, Stranger Things, and Squid Game. Even if the deal stalls, Netflix benefits strategically as Warner Bros. pauses many productions during negotiations. Meanwhile, Netflix is also finalizing a significant agreement with a Greek production company for exclusive streaming rights to its films shortly after theatrical release—marking a strong investment in local content. On the domestic front, the series ‘Ta Fantasmata’ (The Ghosts) concluded its first season on STAR with impressive ratings—14% average in total viewers and 17.3% in target audience, the highest in its time slot. Praised for its imaginative script by Lefteris Papapetrou and high-quality effects and acting, the show has earned acclaim and secured a second and final season.
Netflix, Warner and the Coming Upheavals: How Giants Are Reshaping Global and Local Production
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