Netflix is drawing in new viewers by offering a selection of its top original TV shows and movies for free, no account required.
Iconic titles like Stranger Things, Bird Box, and The Two Popes are now accessible to everyone, showcasing the streaming giant's exclusive content library.
Traditionally, free access meant a limited trial subscription. Now, Netflix's Watch Free section lets you stream full original movies and the first episodes of select TV series without signing up.
Available exclusives include Stranger Things, Elite, The Boss Baby: Back in Business, Bird Box, Love is Blind, Grace and Frankie, The Two Popes, Murder Mystery, When They See Us, and Our Planet.
This content is available worldwide, though Netflix notes the selection "may change from time to time." Expect originals due to licensing limits.
Netflix has tested free previews before, like first episodes of local shows in India and Latin America last year, and documentaries on YouTube in April 2020.
Despite adding 15.8 million subscribers in Q1 2020 for a total of 182 million globally, Netflix continues innovating to grow its audience.
Free content isn't universal: use a computer browser (not incognito) or Android device. iOS browsers aren't supported.
Eligible? Head to the Watch Free page and click Watch Now to start streaming instantly.
These free tastes could hook you on Netflix's originals. With ad-free viewing, multi-device support, and backing for global creators, it's a compelling upgrade.
