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Geek Culture
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Sesame Street' Rescued By Netflix After HBO Ends Partnership
Five months after Warner Bros. Discovery opted not to renew its deal for the iconic children's program Sesame Street on HBO and Max, streaming giant Netflix has stepped in to save the beloved show, signing a deal with Sesame Workshop to air new episodes on both the streaming platform and PBS. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this new deal will differ from the one made with HBO as new episodes of Sesame Street will air concurrently on Netflix, PBS and the PBS Kids app in order to make it accessible to all. Previously, episodes would only debut on PBS months after first arriving on HBO and its Max streaming service. 'This unique public-private partnership will enable Sesame Workshop to bring our research-based curriculum to young children around the world with Netflix's global reach, while ensuring children in communities across the U.S. continue to have free access on public television to the Sesame Street they love,' said Sesame Workshop CEO Sherri Westin in a statement to the media. Netflix's deal with Sesame Street will begin later this year with season 56 of the show, which is set to be a reimagining of the program's format, dropping its long-running 'magazine'-style format in favour of longer narrative-driven segments. In addition, a new animated segment called Tales From 123 will be incorporated into the episodes amidst its traditional live-action portions, with Netflix adding that the new season will be released in three batches. Netflix is also set to provide expanded access to the program for free, ensuring that the legacy of the long-running TV show remains secure for years to come. The new deal with Netflix and PBS not only marks good tidings financially for the Sesame Workshop non-profit, but also allows millions of children worldwide to continue enjoying to stories of Elmo and his friends as they set forth on a journey to their new home. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Netflix Sesame Street sesame workshop
Black America Web
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
‘Sesame Street' Saved: Beloved Kids Show Lands New Streaming Home
Source: Richard Termine / Sesame Street After months of uncertainty following Warner Bros. Discovery's decision not to renew its deal with Sesame Street , the iconic children's series has found a new home—and a lifeline—thanks to Netflix. In a landmark move, Netflix has inked a deal with Sesame Workshop to stream new episodes of the show starting later this year with Season 56. In a major shift from its previous HBO partnership, The Hollywood Reporter shared the announcement that new Sesame Street episodes will now air simultaneously on both Netflix and PBS—marking a return to day-and-date public broadcasting that ensures wider, more equitable access. During the HBO years, PBS viewers had to wait months after the premiere to catch new episodes, creating a gap for families who relied on free television. This new arrangement bridges that divide. 'This unique public-private partnership will enable Sesame Workshop to bring our research-based curriculum to young children around the world with Netflix's global reach, while ensuring children in communities across the U.S. continue to have free access on public television to the Sesame Street they love,' said Sherri Westin, Sesame Workshop CEO. The upcoming season will also introduce some creative changes. Season 56 will shift away from its longtime 'magazine-style' structure to feature a longer, continuous segment format. It will also include a brand-new animated feature titled Tales From 123 , offering a fresh take on the classic format for a new generation of viewers. Episodes will be released on Netflix in three batches. The deal comes at a critical time for Sesame Workshop, which faced budget constraints and layoffs earlier this year. The partnership with Netflix offers much-needed financial stability and global exposure while preserving the show's original mission: delivering accessible, educational content to children everywhere. 'This is one of the most important aspects of our service to the American people,' said PBS President Paula Kerger. ' Sesame Street has been an integral part of that critical work for more than half a century.' With this new deal, Sesame Street can continue its legacy of innovation, inclusivity, and impact—reaching kids from all backgrounds with the lessons they need most. Thanks to this powerful collaboration, Big Bird, Elmo, and the rest of the gang aren't just staying on the block, they're headed to screens everywhere. SEE ALSO 'Sesame Street' Saved: Beloved Kids Show Lands New Streaming Home was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
