Sesame Street's Big Streaming Boost

A golden opportunity has arrived for Sesame Street. This beloved children’s show, which has been on air for 56 years, has just struck a major deal with Netflix. Plus, it has renewed its partnership with PBS. This means that brand-new episodes of Sesame Street will soon be available to Netflix’s vast audience of over 300 million subscribers. This is a huge win for the show, as it will reach many more viewers than before. The new episodes will also be shown on PBS on the same day they premiere on Netflix. This is a big deal because it has been about a decade since PBS had access to new Sesame Street content. These new agreements will start later this year. This is fantastic news for the Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street. They have been going through a tough financial time. Sesame Workshop had to let go of about 20% of its staff this year. This happened because several grants ended and their main source of income, a deal with HBO, expired. HBO had been paying Sesame Workshop between 30 and 35 million dollars each year for new episodes since 2015. But Warner Bros. Discovery, the company that owns HBO, decided not to renew the deal. This is because they are focusing less on children’s content and are facing their own financial struggles. So, this new deal with Netflix and PBS is a big relief for Sesame Street. Sesame Street has been a staple in many households for generations. It has always been known for its educational content and lovable characters. This new deal will ensure that it continues to educate and entertain children around the world. It is also a reminder of the importance of supporting educational content for children. In today’s world, where streaming services are becoming more popular, it is crucial that educational shows like Sesame Street have a place in this new landscape. This deal is a step in the right direction for Sesame Street and for children’s education.