Netflix Bets Big on Bad Boy as Streaming Dominance Over Cable Grows
Staff Writer • 2025-04-29
Critically acclaimed Israeli drama joins Netflix’s global lineup, strengthening its push as cable TV continues to fade Netflix is once again proving it’s not just chasing trends — it’s setting them. The streamer has officially acquired global rights to Bad Boy, a hard-hitting drama series that has already swept Israel’s top television awards and generated significant critical acclaim. Set to premiere worldwide on May 2, 2025, Bad Boy is the latest evidence that Netflix continues to dominate the entertainment battlefield once ruled by cable. Co-created by Ron Leshem, the mind behind the original Euphoria, and director Hagar Ben Asher, Bad Boy is inspired by true events. The series tells the story of Dean Scheinman, a teenager navigating life inside a juvenile detention center, where he discovers an unlikely path to redemption through creativity. It’s a visceral exploration of youth, brotherhood, and second chances, with all the emotional depth and grit that modern streaming audiences demand. Netflix picked up Bad Boy following its successful world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and its meteoric rise on Israel’s HOT network, where it dominated viewership and swept the Israeli Academy for Television Awards. The series took home seven major awards earlier this month, including Best Drama, Best Writing, Best Directing, and Best Cinematography — the kind of critical validation that cable networks used to leverage for prestige. But these days, prestige isn’t enough to keep audiences tethered to traditional cable bundles. Netflix, along with a handful of other platforms, has turned international acquisitions like Bad Boy into a key part of its growth strategy. As global content becomes more accessible — and increasingly sophisticated — streaming is pulling ahead not just on convenience, but on quality. For viewers, shows like Bad Boy are a reminder that some of the world’s best stories aren't just coming from Hollywood anymore — and they certainly aren't waiting for a 9 PM slot on cable. For Netflix, it’s a win on every level: critical acclaim, global storytelling, and a narrative that underscores the company's dominance in the post-cable era. While traditional TV networks fight declining ratings and ad revenues, Netflix is stacking its library with award-winning international gems, offering audiences around the world fresh reasons to log in rather than tune in. As the streaming giant prepares to unleash Bad Boy to a global audience, one thing is clear: Netflix isn’t just replacing cable — it’s building something bigger, borderless, and far more powerful.
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