The series will be available on both the bundled Disney app and the standalone Hulu service.
(Last year, Hulumade a dealfor the Warner Bros. TV-producedAbbott Elementaryto share it with WBTV sibling Max.)
The Disney deal also benefits Netflix, whose initial success was built entirely on licensed programming.
(Clockwise Top L-R)‘Lost,’ ‘Archer,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘This is Us,’ ‘Prison Break,’ ‘Archer’ & ‘White Collar’ & ‘Home Improvement’ABC
Its the more natural state of the business, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandossaid last weekat the UBS media conference.
Theyve always built the studios to license.
The unnatural state was, I think, the kind of forced vertical integration.
(Years ago,Prison Breakwas available on Netflix in several international territories.)
He went on to specify what kind of programming the company wouldnotbe licensing.
Those are obviously competitive advantages for us and differentiators, he said.
The 14 series included in the licensing agreement with Netflix come from various Disney TV production units.
HBO also has started licensing some of its previously exclusive original series to Netflix.
With its intricate, serialized storytelling,This Is Usappears well suited for a successful Netflix run.
Sarandos referenced theSuitsspinoff at UBS, noting that we added a ton of value to that IP.
The Disney-Netflix deal starts a new chapter forGreys Anatomy, whose influence has transcended its own success.
That likely has helped the series longevity as it remains a top ratings draw on ABC 19 seasons in.
Last season,Greysranked as the No.
