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.

Netfflix subscribers in France will be able to watch TF1 channels on the streaming platform from summer 2026 in a 'new kind of partnership'

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