Since 2016, Netflix has been available in Pakistan. Since then, the streaming industry has undergone some significant changes. When Netflix originally began streaming content online as a complimentary service to their DVD rentals, the streamer’s only real competition was cable and Vudu. After Netflix’s extraordinary success in helping customers unplug, though, other entertainment companies and studios have rushed to claim their market share. COVID-19 expedited this trend, and we now have dozens, if not hundreds, of premium and free OTT streaming services.
But despite a growing market, Netflix has retained its position in the US.
And in relatively short order, Netflix has claimed the title and maintained its position as a staple in Pakistani homes. It doesn’t hurt that Netflix operates its own film studio. But it also holds the distinction of generating high-value programmings like Money Heist, Elite, Sacred Games, and Stranger Things. And unlike other free OTT streamers, Netflix customers can download content to access offline.
But why do Pakistanis watch so much Netflix? We review why the streamer is so loved in The Land of the Pure.
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Number One Streaming Service In Pakistan
Netflix in Pakistan boasts a full range of television and film from the United States, Pakistan, India, and many other nations. But what sets it apart is its selection of excellent programming and feature-rich user interface.
Features
Netflix is investing heavily in exclusive content and now offers most of its original US programming in Pakistan. Netflix in Pakistan is available on many devices, like desktops, mobile devices, game consoles, Apple TV, and other smart TV OSs.
The user interface face is smooth and easy to use as well, which certainly makes a Friday evening easier when you’re just trying to unwind (not fumble with inaccessible and barely usable free OTTs).
In addition, Pakistanis are eligible for a free 30-day trial of Netflix with full subscription-level access.
Examples of Netflix content coming in 2023:
- The Pale Blue Eye
- Represent
- Lockwood & Co.
- Beverly Hills Cop 4
- Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
- Code 8: Part 2
- Extraction 2
- God Country
- Heart of Stone
- Havoc
- Luther
- Maestro
- Nimona
- Our Friends from Jersey
- Reptile
There is so much content coming to Netflix in 2023 we’d need a series of posts to cover them.
At the end of the day, Netflix is the streaming service of choice for many homes in Pakistan, and it’s because the streamer doesn’t short on content.
Price plans
- You can purchase a basic plan at $9.99/mo with one screen.
- The standard subscription is $15.49/mo with two screens and HD streaming.
- Premium includes up to seven screens (4 in the plan and up to 3 extra homes) for $19.99/mo, including HD and 4K streaming.
Final words
Ultimately, whether you’d enjoy Netflix programming comes down to your preferences in content, but for many viewers (over 3 million Pakistanis maintain membership with the streamer despite it being new to the country), the OG in the streaming business can do no wrong.
Reasons to love:
- Authentic content
- 4K video quality
- Variety of content
- Affordable
Reasons to avoid:
- HD streaming costs far more
- The price continues to rise
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