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For those who’re a long-time reader of this web site, you already know we frequently prefer to problem ourselves with taking place rabbit holes and that’s precisely what we’ve accomplished right here. Once more. Right here’s an inventory of each Netflix Unique that has made its method onto DVD or Blu-ray and we’ll try to clarify why some titles arrive on bodily media however not all.
We’re typically requested why some Netflix Originals come to bodily media (DVDs and Blu-rays) and never others. Many consult with the very fact Netflix begun its life as a DVD rental company so certainly they’d need preserve the format alive, proper? Unfortunetely, it typically comes right down to who’s the final word proprietor of the Netflix Originals. Not all Netflix Originals are in truth owned by Netflix. As we’ve coated earlier than, there are four types of Netflix Originals and a lot of the titles that make their method onto bodily media are “true Originals” however that doesn’t imply the IP or non-streaming distribution rights are owned by Netflix.
So the rationale why some Netflix Originals (typically a lot older Netflix Originals) come to bodily media is usually that Netflix doesn’t personal the core rights to a few of its exhibits and flicks. Meaning in some circumstances, the proprietor of the title will select to distribute on bodily media assuming contracts in place permit them to.
Some Netflix Originals have additionally been scooped up as a part of the famend Criterion Assortment which we can even record under.
Checklist of Netflix Criterion Releases
The Irishman – Image: Netflix
We’ll start with The Criterion Collection which has launched a number of Netflix Originals over time together with:
- Marriage Story (2019) – Noah Baumbach – Backbone 1038
- The Irishman (2019) – Martin Scorsese – Backbone 1058
- Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019) – Martin Scorsese – Backbone 1062
- Roma (2018) – Alfonso Cuarón – Backbone 1014
Checklist of Different Netflix Originals Obtainable on Bodily Media
We’re not going to incorporate hyperlinks out right here however the majority of titles listed under will be discovered on marketplaces similar to Amazon. With that stated, availability may be very scarce on many of those titles suggesting they have been very restricted releases.
- 13 Causes Why (Seasons 1-2 – distributed by Paramount)
- American Vandal (Solely season 1 was launched on DVD – distributed by Paramount)
- Angela’s Christmas (Irish film – distributed by 9 Story Ent)
- Anne with an E (Seasons 1-3 – distributed by CBC – listed as being an import)
- Beat Bugs (A number of volumes – distributed by Common Music Group)
- BoJack Horseman (Seasons 1-2 solely – distributed by SHOUT! FACTORY)
- Castlevania (Seasons 1-2 Warner Brothers is listed because the studio on Amazon)
- Cobra Kai (Seasons 1-2 – very restricted availability – picked up as Netflix Unique from season 3 – distributed by Sony Photos)
- Derek (Seasons 1-2 – Netflix distributed as Unique – distributed by Spirit Leisure Restricted)
- Dracula (Season 1 – distributed by BBC)
- Dragons: Race to the Edge (All seasons accessible though typically grouped up into 2 seasons every – distributed by Common Photos Residence Leisure)
- F Is For Household (Season 1 solely – listed as an import from Europe)
- Fuller Home (All seasons – distributed by Warner Brothers Tv)
- Gilmore Ladies: A 12 months In The Life (Restricted sequence however owned by Warner Brothers Tv)
- Grace & Frankie (A number of seasons – distributed by Lionsgate)
- Home of Playing cards (Seasons 1-6 – distributed by Sony Photos Residence Leisure)
- Longmire (Solely seasons 1-5 accessible on DVD – Netflix acquired this title for a closing sixth season – distributed by Warner Brothers Tv)
- Misplaced in Area (Seasons 1-2)
- Lucifer (Seasons 1-5 – Netflix picked up as an authentic from season Four onwards – distributed by Warner Brothers Tv)
- Marco Polo (Seasons 1-2 – distributed by Artisan & Lionsgate TV)
- Marvel’s Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist & Jessica Jones (Seasons 1-2 of Daredevil – solely seasons 1 of the opposite exhibits – no The Punisher – distributed by Marvel / Walt Disney Studios)
- Grasp of None (Seasons 1-2 – distributed by Common Photos Residence Leisure)
- Narcos (Seasons 1-3 – Gaumont owns however apparently, Narcos: Mexico hasn’t come to DVD – distributed by Lionsgate)
- Orange is the New Black (Seasons 1-7 – Distributed by Lionsgate TV owns)
- Peaky Blinders (Seasons 1-5 – distributed by BBC)
- She-Ra and the Princesses of Energy (Seasons 1-Three accessible as a boxset – distributed by Common Photos Residence Leisure)
- Spirit Driving Free (Seasons 1-8 – distributed by Common Photos Residence Leisure)
- Stranger Issues (Seasons 1-3 – listed as Vertigo)
- The Crown (Seasons 1-2 – Sony Photos Residence Leisure)
- The Haunting of Hill Home (Restricted sequence – distributed by Paramount)
- The Little Prince (Early Netflix film acquisition – listed as being from “Import”)
- The Kominsky Methodology (Season 1-2 – distributed by WarnerBrothers)
- Trailer Park Boys (A number of seasons & films – distributed by Eone)
- Trolls: The Beat Goes On! (Seasons 1-4 – distributed by Common Photos Residence Leisure)
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (The Full Sequence – owned by NBCUniversal Tv Distribution)
- Voltron: Legendary Defenders (Seasons 1-6 accessible – Common Photos Residence Leisure listed because the distributor)
- You (Season 1 solely – present owned and distributed by Warner Brothers Tv – DVD listed from Warner Archive – Netflix acquired the streaming rights from season 2 onwards).
Have we missed any Netflix Originals which have made their method to DVD? What number of Netflix Originals do you personal on DVD? Tell us within the feedback.