Starting in 2026, the streamer's French subscribers will have direct access to the broadcaster's lineup of channels and on-demand content The post Netflix, France’s TF1 Strike Landmark Distribution Deal appeared first on TheWrap.

Netflix has struck a landmark deal to show linear TV for the first time with French TV network TF1, as traditional broadcasters struggle with changing viewing habits and fierce competition from streaming giants.

By inking a pact with French broadcaster TF1 to carry its live sports, drama series and reality shows, the streaming giant is evolving into a giant aggregator — that looks a lot like the Pay TV interface of old.