Netflix And NBC Strike Canadian Streaming Deal

Netflix and NBC Universal Television and New Media Distribution have announced a licensing agreement allowing Netflix members in Canada to instantly watch feature films and previous seasons of a number of TV shows from he two companies. Many of the shows will also be available for streaming in Canada exclusively on Netflix.

Beginning on December 1st, the first two seasons of "Downton Abey" will be available for streaming, as well as he first two seasons of "Suits." A number of other shows will become available in 2014, including "Bates Motel," "Psych," "Covert Affairs," Friday Night Lights" and "Heroes."

The deal also includes a number of NBC Universal films, some of them exclusive to Netflix in Canada. Those include "Bridesmaids," "Fast Five," "The Change Up" and the first three Jason Bourne films.

"We are pleased to be the exclusive online subscription home for Downton Abbey, Suits, Bates Motel, as well as for terrific feature films in Canada," says Sean Carey, Vice President, Content Acquisition at Netflix. "We’re always looking to add TV shows and movies we know our members will love, and its especially exciting to add these hugely popular titles from NBC Universal Television and New Media Distribution with the holidays right around the corner."