Netflix's Movie Paradox: Billions Spent, Mediocrity Delivered

Netflix's massive spending on original films has yielded a surprising number of critical and commercial flops, exemplified by the $320 million bomb, *The Electric State*. This article explores Netflix's filmmaking challenges: high salaries attract journeyman directors prioritizing timely delivery over artistic vision; A-list stars boost visibility but not quality; Netflix's business model prioritizes content quantity over quality, turning films into disposable filler. The fundamental incompatibility between directors' artistic ambitions and Netflix's volume-driven approach results in a shortage of high-quality movies.