Critique of Streaming Services' Impact on Home Movie Viewing

An opinion piece published in The Guardian on March 16, 2026 argues that streaming platforms have negatively transformed home movie consumption. The article contends that services like Netflix have made watching films at home more expensive, restrictive, and frustrating for viewers. While acknowledging concerns about streaming's effect on traditional cinema, the commentary focuses on how these platforms have diminished the home viewing experience compared to previous formats like DVDs.