Netflix is the world's leading internet television network with over 57 million subscribers in nearly 50 countries. It allows members to watch TV shows and movies instantly on any internet-connected device without commercials. Originally starting as a DVD-by-mail service in 1997, Netflix expanded into streaming and began producing original content like House of Cards in 2011. The company aims to become the best global entertainment distribution service through licensing content and helping creators find audiences worldwide. It utilizes social media, commercials, and word-of-mouth for marketing.