Netflix has bolstered its offerings with the addition of two new series, stemming from a groundbreaking agreement between the streaming giant and its competitor, HBO, facilitated by Warner Bros. The highlighted shows are “Young Sheldon” and “Ballers”, with the former being a spin-off of the widely acclaimed and award-winning “The Big Bang Theory.”
Key Takeaways:
- Two exclusive HBO Max series have made their way to Netflix subscribers in Brazil.
- “Young Sheldon” is among them, a spin-off from “The Big Bang Theory,” chronicling the school life of Sheldon Cooper.
- “Ballers” features actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson portraying a former American football player who now serves as a financial consultant for other professional athletes.
- The inclusion of these two series is part of an agreement between Netflix and HBO Max, with other titles like “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” potentially arriving soon.
Earlier in June, it was revealed that Warner Bros. entered into an agreement with Netflix to distribute select content on the streaming platform, seemingly sidelining HBO Max. The non-exclusive nature of the contract explains the debut of “Ballers” and “Young Sheldon” on Netflix, despite their origins on HBO Max.
Leading with the more renowned title, “Young Sheldon” delves into the backstory of the most iconic character from “The Big Bang Theory”: Sheldon Cooper. Headlined by Ian Armitage, the series offers a glimpse into the vibrant high school life shaped by the young prodigy’s brilliant mind. Netflix subscribers can now access all six seasons, mirroring the availability on HBO Max.
On the other hand, “Ballers” narrates the journey of a former American football player, Spencer Strasmore, played by The Rock. In the storyline, he transitions to a financial consultant role for fellow professional athletes. HBO has provided all five seasons of the series to Netflix for its audience.
Additional HBO titles are set to grace Netflix in the future, notably “Band of Brothers,” “The Pacific,” “Six Feet Under,” and “True Blood.” Given that streaming catalogs vary by region, it’s possible that not all these titles will be available for Netflix subscribers in Brazil.