After 18 years of being at Netflix and growing from a team of 1 to more than 650, David Hyman - General Counsel for Netflix - discusses what risk and innovation on the legal team looks like, what qualities they look for when hiring, and just what happened with that Stranger Things cease and desist letter.

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In this final episode of the season, our Film executives discuss our upcoming Netflix Film slate, evolution in film and what’s on the horizon (where we came from, where we are going).

Netflix Films

In this episode, we explore how Netflix is answering the call from fans to expand our stories both on screen and beyond. From a global hit series, to a Korean spinoff, to consumer products and live experiences, we focus on La Casa De Papel as a case study for building a global franchise.

Building a Global Franchise with La Casa De Papel

With an estimated 3 billion gamers in the world, Netflix is in a unique position to change the game once again, being at the intersection of entertainment and technology. We speak with Mike Verdu, VP of Games, and pull back the curtain on why and how Netflix is entering the gaming space. We also speak with Sean Krankel of Night School Studio (a Netflix game studio) about what it’s like to develop games at Netflix 

The Inside Story of Creating Games at Netflix

Last year, Netflix made a pledge to reduce carbon emissions.. In this episode, we speak with Emma Stewart, Netflix Sustainability Officer and Shannon Bart, who leads sustainability on film and TV  productions. We discuss how Netflix is progressing on climate goals and how we’re revamping aspects of the movie-making process that are more eco-friendly and sustainable.

The Science and Storytelling of Sustainability at Netflix

From DVDs to streaming, the U.S. to 190+ countries and licensing to producing our own films and TV series; Netflix is no stranger to change. In Season 6 of the WeAreNetflix podcast, we're diving into the areas Netflix is evolving in as a business. This season's topics include sustainability, gaming, franchise-building, production innovation, and films, being released bi-weekly starting September 12th!

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