do you like to binge-watch or are you
more interested in truly cinematic
television welcome to watchmojo.com and
in this installment of vs. we’re pitting
two of the most popular content
producers and distributors Netflix and
HBO against each other everybody wants
it and it turns out you’re the original
owner before we begin we publish new
videos every day so be sure to subscribe
for more great content we’ll be
exploring the respective strengths and
weaknesses of each media platform in a
five-round battle to see which is most
deserving of the hard-earned cash of
home viewers okay hey when you pick up
the phone say hello and the person
calling you goes below I just hang up
right there round one cultural impact
right Frank Frank this whole talking to
the camera thing I find it unsettling
I’m home uncomfortable I don’t want to
be confronted there’s no denying it
Netflix fundamentally changed the
meaning of television with popular
original series like house of cards
orange is the new black and stranger
things you don’t have to wait for new
episodes as Netflix releases full
seasons all at once this allows you to
work through the content at your own
pace though the release of complete
seasons of a show on DVD facilitated
binge watching before the advent of
streaming it wasn’t until Netflix came
around that binge watching became a
widespread and common way to consume
media because of Netflix the small
screen will never be the same orange is
the new black I loved
I haven’t seen yet
on the flipside HBO revolutionized
television first
the home box office carved a place for
itself in the cultural landscape by
offering premium big-budget productions
that true to its name blurred the lines
between television and film it proved
that TV didn’t need to be a second-tier
medium that quality persists today with
their original programming creating
weekly buzz Sunday night programming
must be experienced to be fully
understood as plot points become old
news within a matter of days
HBO offers an all-star roster of weekly
must watch scheduled drama and you need
to stay current to avoid spoilers
furthermore their live programming
represents cultural events that
immediately become trending topics on
social media consumers know when to
watch HBO the game of chess is played
with chess these three chairs both
Netflix and HBO have reimagined the
television experience some productions
are highly cinematic while others are
more practical and accessible for casual
viewers but with its industry changing
high-caliber content and live moments
HBO takes this first round as having the
most significant cultural impact winner
HBO
[Music]
round two original movies $55 for a
steak
known for their meat here and $35 for a
salmon get the salmon to blow you for
that price in 2017
Netflix premiered two original films at
the Cannes Film Festival Noah bound
backs the Meyerowitz stories and bong
Joon hos oksha that fact alone makes
Netflix relevant in a rapidly changing
movie industry plus both directors are
highly respected Oh tours which sends a
powerful message about Netflix’s future
by delivering premium cinematic content
Netflix creates their own cultural
moments as subscribers patiently wait
for the next big movie of course not all
productions are created equal but at
least according to the company reps
Netflix original Adam Sandler movies
pull in goods streaming numbers
despite the scathing reviews I’m in a
bit of a bind boys I rode all the way
out here Japan for gold and horse up and
died on with this balance of movies for
mass consumption and serious films
Netflix has become a potent rival for
competing movie studios bigger and
bigger bullshit in contrast HBO places
more importance on star power than
artistic freedom and innovation the
general consensus is that their original
movies simply can’t compete with the
quality or storytelling of their best
television series there is cultural
value as HBO often addresses historical
events and how they shape the world but
their movies quickly become old news at
least until awards season when a
high-profile actor typically picks up a
Golden Globe that makes HBO relevant but
it’s clear that they operate on a
smaller scale when it comes to original
movies we’ve talked that you may be
turning pro before turning 16
indubitably so it comes down to this HBO
is reliable but Netflix shows a
willingness to adapt for the future for
younger viewers this is essential winner
Netflix you need cut through exactly cut
through round 3 original TV show
Netflix delivers accessible content with
characters that viewers can relate to
plus there’s accessible content for all
demographics a series like master of
none captures the Millennial experience
while house of cards appeals to a wide
adult age range in between there
stranger things which balances nostalgia
with a youthful narrative
Netflix has something for everybody and
they’ve made a powerful statement with
Marvel programming – which suggests
they’re paying close attention to pop
culture trends with Netflix there’s no
pressure just Netflix and chill you want
something I find I have to be the sad
clown laughing on the outside crying on
the inside
HBO operates on a different level and
they have for years The Sopranos and The
Wire are widely regarded as two of the
best television series ever produced
while the more modern franchise Game of
Thrones has become a veritable cultural
juggernaut through it’s addictive
storytelling iconic characters and
undeniably epic moments when you play
the game of Thrones you win you die when
one critically acclaimed HBO series ends
another soon to be classic debuts HBO is
responsible for creating a new golden
age of television and most importantly
delivers a purely cinematic experience
in the comfort of your own home TV needs
more of that it means it needs more
people sitting down a writers rooms and
saying why are we making this show and
what do we hope to say Netflix keeps
viewers entertained with a variety of
streaming options and for all ages but
HBO consistently effects the pop culture
narrative with their original
programming and that earns them another
win winner HBO shall we begin
round 4 accessibility actually you don’t
because arguably the biggest criticism
of HBO’s content is that you can’t
really access the shows you want at an
affordable price
since depending on your home country or
cable provider the channel may only be
available with a specific channel
package which can be pretty costly can
you unpackage them so we only get the
channels we want I’m sorry our company
doesn’t work that way you want me to
give you the number of a different cable
company that can all wait we’re it
aren’t we the company does have two
on-demand services in the form of HBO GO
and HBO now but they both have problems
HBO GO still requires a cable
subscription while the online dedicated
HBO
requires the use of a smart device
through less than stable apps not to
mention it can only be viewed within the
United States Hank I need your HBO Go
password again Oh jiminy Christmas yeah
something like stranger things I can’t
remember it was either six or eight
episodes I watched it in basically a
night and a half netflix has become the
go-to platform for people on the go a
natural extension of daily routines they
customize your streaming experience
suggesting new content based on your
viewing history for the casual
subscriber this makes life easier
Netflix is your streaming guru they know
what you like often before you do the
application lays out the options
categorizing various genres and themes
Netflix is reliable and scrolling is
part of the fun of course the addition
of the downloading feature for later
offline viewing is another major plus
every day Netflix adds new content which
means there’s always something new to
discover their platform is easy to
navigate and it’s not hard to find what
you’re looking for this one’s a
no-brainer as Netflix is accessible in
more countries and on more devices
making them the prime example of how to
do a video on demand service right as
for HBO well there’s no sugarcoating it
they need to get their act together
winner
Netflix may I read a precious on Netflix
eight months to our stores round five
quality tonight
day after day Netflix will be there to
offer up something you haven’t seen
before yet the sheer amount of content
does mean that you’ll come across plenty
of duds for some this is part of the
experience as there’s value in finding a
hidden gem or taking a chance with
certain titles it makes for good
conversation as most people enjoy
talking about movies good or bad but
it’s more than just that it’s about
culture and making new discoveries from
documentaries and international
productions to their countless
television shows there’s plenty of
quality programming just waiting to be
found
[Applause]
well you got him my calves so like where
do you want me to take you the beach
with HBO you can expect quality across
the board for movies HBO has you covered
with new releases and older films in
terms of television HBO delivers the
goods like nobody else
but there’s more to enjoy across various
genres to HBO offers premium stand-up
comedy timely documentaries and elite
sports content most notably HBO boxing I
have new motivation to finish him before
last bell of 12 rounds so you get a high
up side and a high floor with HBO even
if you take a wrong turn you’re still on
the right path and there’s something to
be said for that high standard if I’m
I’m not so sure I would have stepped in
so willingly Netflix is reliable but HBO
has better options and quality that
can’t be beat the price may be higher
than Netflix but an HBO subscription
still makes perfect sense considering
the work that goes into their
productions and with that HBO takes the
competition winner HBO well then the
veep has landed that is what we are
working on Landing you yeah big
beautiful ego with a score of three to
two HBO also takes the cake and wins the
showdown
so do we make the right pick
be sure to debate it in the comments and
of course don’t forget to subscribe to
watchmojo.com for more entertaining vs.
battles check out these other great
clips from WatchMojo and subscribe for
new videos every day
more interested in truly cinematic
television welcome to watchmojo.com and
in this installment of vs. we’re pitting
two of the most popular content
producers and distributors Netflix and
HBO against each other everybody wants
it and it turns out you’re the original
owner before we begin we publish new
videos every day so be sure to subscribe
for more great content we’ll be
exploring the respective strengths and
weaknesses of each media platform in a
five-round battle to see which is most
deserving of the hard-earned cash of
home viewers okay hey when you pick up
the phone say hello and the person
calling you goes below I just hang up
right there round one cultural impact
right Frank Frank this whole talking to
the camera thing I find it unsettling
I’m home uncomfortable I don’t want to
be confronted there’s no denying it
Netflix fundamentally changed the
meaning of television with popular
original series like house of cards
orange is the new black and stranger
things you don’t have to wait for new
episodes as Netflix releases full
seasons all at once this allows you to
work through the content at your own
pace though the release of complete
seasons of a show on DVD facilitated
binge watching before the advent of
streaming it wasn’t until Netflix came
around that binge watching became a
widespread and common way to consume
media because of Netflix the small
screen will never be the same orange is
the new black I loved
I haven’t seen yet
on the flipside HBO revolutionized
television first
the home box office carved a place for
itself in the cultural landscape by
offering premium big-budget productions
that true to its name blurred the lines
between television and film it proved
that TV didn’t need to be a second-tier
medium that quality persists today with
their original programming creating
weekly buzz Sunday night programming
must be experienced to be fully
understood as plot points become old
news within a matter of days
HBO offers an all-star roster of weekly
must watch scheduled drama and you need
to stay current to avoid spoilers
furthermore their live programming
represents cultural events that
immediately become trending topics on
social media consumers know when to
watch HBO the game of chess is played
with chess these three chairs both
Netflix and HBO have reimagined the
television experience some productions
are highly cinematic while others are
more practical and accessible for casual
viewers but with its industry changing
high-caliber content and live moments
HBO takes this first round as having the
most significant cultural impact winner
HBO
[Music]
round two original movies $55 for a
steak
known for their meat here and $35 for a
salmon get the salmon to blow you for
that price in 2017
Netflix premiered two original films at
the Cannes Film Festival Noah bound
backs the Meyerowitz stories and bong
Joon hos oksha that fact alone makes
Netflix relevant in a rapidly changing
movie industry plus both directors are
highly respected Oh tours which sends a
powerful message about Netflix’s future
by delivering premium cinematic content
Netflix creates their own cultural
moments as subscribers patiently wait
for the next big movie of course not all
productions are created equal but at
least according to the company reps
Netflix original Adam Sandler movies
pull in goods streaming numbers
despite the scathing reviews I’m in a
bit of a bind boys I rode all the way
out here Japan for gold and horse up and
died on with this balance of movies for
mass consumption and serious films
Netflix has become a potent rival for
competing movie studios bigger and
bigger bullshit in contrast HBO places
more importance on star power than
artistic freedom and innovation the
general consensus is that their original
movies simply can’t compete with the
quality or storytelling of their best
television series there is cultural
value as HBO often addresses historical
events and how they shape the world but
their movies quickly become old news at
least until awards season when a
high-profile actor typically picks up a
Golden Globe that makes HBO relevant but
it’s clear that they operate on a
smaller scale when it comes to original
movies we’ve talked that you may be
turning pro before turning 16
indubitably so it comes down to this HBO
is reliable but Netflix shows a
willingness to adapt for the future for
younger viewers this is essential winner
Netflix you need cut through exactly cut
through round 3 original TV show
Netflix delivers accessible content with
characters that viewers can relate to
plus there’s accessible content for all
demographics a series like master of
none captures the Millennial experience
while house of cards appeals to a wide
adult age range in between there
stranger things which balances nostalgia
with a youthful narrative
Netflix has something for everybody and
they’ve made a powerful statement with
Marvel programming – which suggests
they’re paying close attention to pop
culture trends with Netflix there’s no
pressure just Netflix and chill you want
something I find I have to be the sad
clown laughing on the outside crying on
the inside
HBO operates on a different level and
they have for years The Sopranos and The
Wire are widely regarded as two of the
best television series ever produced
while the more modern franchise Game of
Thrones has become a veritable cultural
juggernaut through it’s addictive
storytelling iconic characters and
undeniably epic moments when you play
the game of Thrones you win you die when
one critically acclaimed HBO series ends
another soon to be classic debuts HBO is
responsible for creating a new golden
age of television and most importantly
delivers a purely cinematic experience
in the comfort of your own home TV needs
more of that it means it needs more
people sitting down a writers rooms and
saying why are we making this show and
what do we hope to say Netflix keeps
viewers entertained with a variety of
streaming options and for all ages but
HBO consistently effects the pop culture
narrative with their original
programming and that earns them another
win winner HBO shall we begin
round 4 accessibility actually you don’t
because arguably the biggest criticism
of HBO’s content is that you can’t
really access the shows you want at an
affordable price
since depending on your home country or
cable provider the channel may only be
available with a specific channel
package which can be pretty costly can
you unpackage them so we only get the
channels we want I’m sorry our company
doesn’t work that way you want me to
give you the number of a different cable
company that can all wait we’re it
aren’t we the company does have two
on-demand services in the form of HBO GO
and HBO now but they both have problems
HBO GO still requires a cable
subscription while the online dedicated
HBO
requires the use of a smart device
through less than stable apps not to
mention it can only be viewed within the
United States Hank I need your HBO Go
password again Oh jiminy Christmas yeah
something like stranger things I can’t
remember it was either six or eight
episodes I watched it in basically a
night and a half netflix has become the
go-to platform for people on the go a
natural extension of daily routines they
customize your streaming experience
suggesting new content based on your
viewing history for the casual
subscriber this makes life easier
Netflix is your streaming guru they know
what you like often before you do the
application lays out the options
categorizing various genres and themes
Netflix is reliable and scrolling is
part of the fun of course the addition
of the downloading feature for later
offline viewing is another major plus
every day Netflix adds new content which
means there’s always something new to
discover their platform is easy to
navigate and it’s not hard to find what
you’re looking for this one’s a
no-brainer as Netflix is accessible in
more countries and on more devices
making them the prime example of how to
do a video on demand service right as
for HBO well there’s no sugarcoating it
they need to get their act together
winner
Netflix may I read a precious on Netflix
eight months to our stores round five
quality tonight
day after day Netflix will be there to
offer up something you haven’t seen
before yet the sheer amount of content
does mean that you’ll come across plenty
of duds for some this is part of the
experience as there’s value in finding a
hidden gem or taking a chance with
certain titles it makes for good
conversation as most people enjoy
talking about movies good or bad but
it’s more than just that it’s about
culture and making new discoveries from
documentaries and international
productions to their countless
television shows there’s plenty of
quality programming just waiting to be
found
[Applause]
well you got him my calves so like where
do you want me to take you the beach
with HBO you can expect quality across
the board for movies HBO has you covered
with new releases and older films in
terms of television HBO delivers the
goods like nobody else
but there’s more to enjoy across various
genres to HBO offers premium stand-up
comedy timely documentaries and elite
sports content most notably HBO boxing I
have new motivation to finish him before
last bell of 12 rounds so you get a high
up side and a high floor with HBO even
if you take a wrong turn you’re still on
the right path and there’s something to
be said for that high standard if I’m
I’m not so sure I would have stepped in
so willingly Netflix is reliable but HBO
has better options and quality that
can’t be beat the price may be higher
than Netflix but an HBO subscription
still makes perfect sense considering
the work that goes into their
productions and with that HBO takes the
competition winner HBO well then the
veep has landed that is what we are
working on Landing you yeah big
beautiful ego with a score of three to
two HBO also takes the cake and wins the
showdown
so do we make the right pick
be sure to debate it in the comments and
of course don’t forget to subscribe to
watchmojo.com for more entertaining vs.
battles check out these other great
clips from WatchMojo and subscribe for
new videos every day
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