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Surprising Netflix Is Not Looking at Other Opportunities: Fmr. Content Director

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 20 October 2026, 21:36 UTC 1 min read
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Oct 20th, 2026 Surprising Netflix Is Not Looking at Other Opportunities: Content Director Simon Gallagher, Hanaging Director of SPG Global and a Former Netflix Content-Acquisition Director, says hiring Peter Rice signals a more commercial programming strategy. While niche titles can succeed, Gallagher argues Netflix should lean more toward broadly appealing films and shows to support growth.

Oct 20th, 2026 Surprising Netflix Is Not Looking at Other Opportunities: Fmr. Content Director Simon Gallagher, Hanaging Director of SPG Global and a Former Netflix Content-Acquisition Director, says hiring Peter Rice signals a more commercial programming strategy. While niche titles can succeed, Gallagher argues Netflix should lean more toward broadly appealing films and shows to support growth. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close."
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