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Netflix’s First Original Series Lilyhammer Debuts Next Month

by Max Eddy | 12:16 pm, January 3rd, 2012

Netflix’s first foray into the realm of original content will kick off this coming February with a new series called Lilyhammer, about a New York gangster trying to make a new start in Lillehammer, Norway. The new show is billed as a fish-out-of-water series, starring former Soprano’s mainstay (and E Street Band guitarist) Steven Van Zandt. The trailer certainly seems intriguing, and after a turbulent year for Netflix, an interesting looking new series could break new ground for the content streaming giant.

During 2011, Netflix saw the loss of Starz and other solid movie content from its library. In the same year, the company also attempted to spin-off its DVD rental business to a separate company called Qwikster, a stunt which lasted all of a month. On top of that, the streaming company became a pariah of the ISPs who claimed that Netflix’s traffic was an unmanageable burden.

Apparently not content to simply stream the properties of other companies, Netflix announced its intention to begin creating and running original content. The move could be compared to premium cable channels, like HBO, that scored major success with shows like The Sopranos and The Wire. These cinematic serials brought critical and commercial attention to high-end cable, a scenario Netflix is likely hoping to repeat.

Lilyhammer is only the opening salvo for Netflix. Also debuting in 2012 is House of Cards, an American remake of the classic British miniseries which is slated to star Kevin Spacey and has David Fincher as director. On top of this, Netflix won out over Showtime for the right to run a limited season of Arrested Development which will air before the long-rumored film based off the cult-hit comedy.

Despite these other projects, the success or failure of Lilyhammer is sure to be a watershed moment for the company. As is the case with the Qwikster debacle, Netflix has shown the ability to change its mind on a dime. Hopefully, the new show will be as good for viewers as it could be for Netflix.

(via TechCrunch)

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  • gman thebrave

    I don’t care how interesting this or any other series is on
    Netflix; it still won’t offer enough value to make me want the service if the
    by-mail service will be nixed eventually. 
    I have the Blockbuster
    Movie Pass
    from DISH Network (not because I work there because I pay the $10) because I
    get Blu-ray at no additional charge besides DVD’s, GAMES and 20 HD movie
    channels.  I guess they won’t be selling
    the show on DVD in stores if it is a success since Hastings says he calls them “old fogey discs.”
     

  • Jbrein

    Good luck Netflix. I’m looking forward to Lilyhammer, but that is mostly because I’m from Lillehammer. It’s a small town, and it will be fun to see it through this venue.

  • Roual

    Movies selection on netflix has greatly improved in the last year, I just hope for the future that they develop a user friendly interface for the website, it is a mess to find something…

  • Richmoc99

    There will always be competing services to Netflix, but it won’t be Blu Ray in the future. It’ll all be streaming and downloads, that means for movies, music, games and interactive content.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tony-Eikelmann/1077030959 Tony Eikelmann

    I have seen the 2  first of Lillyhamer on NRK in norway. It is well played and funny.
    Little Steven is perfect as the main character and I am just looking forward to see the rest. By the way, my pvr is set to autmatic recording so I should not miss out anything.

  • Anonymous

    Damn this show is awesome. Cant wait for the next episodes!

  • Johnny Johnny

    You should really watch Lilyhammer. I have only seen the first two episodes but it is effing great. Great show, hoping for more seasons!

  • Dezoku

    I just watched the first episode. I loved it! It’s very well written and I am hooked. I think we are watching history being made here on Netflix. I can’t wait to see what else they come out with.

  • Steevn13

    Just watched the first three episodes and I’m actually surprised how much I liked it. It’s solid.  Good show!!

  • Todd

    Best show in a while! I watched it from start to finish over the weekend. HOOKED hope there is another season. Even with subtitles love the show!!

  • NOLLAIG

    BRILLIANT SHOW !!!

  • Djrummer

    Just finished watching the series. Quirky, funny, definitely worth watching. Look forward to another season!


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