Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Netflix UK Responds to 'TV Tourist' Accusations
Some people think Netflix is just visiting the UK TV scene to take shows without helping the local industry grow.
Netflix says that's not true.
They say they've invested billions and worked with lots of local companies to create shows for UK viewers.
Netflix also points out that they help new talent get famous.
Netflix executives Anna Mallett and Mona Qureshi responded to these comments.
They both argued that they are invested in the local market and that their decisions are based on what local audiences want.
Netflix has been accused of being a 'TV tourist' in the UK market.
Anna Mallett, VP of Production at Netflix, refuted the accusation.
Netflix has invested £6 billion in the UK over the last four years.
Netflix has worked with 200 production companies in the UK.
Netflix aims to create local content for UK audiences.
- Who
- Anna Mallett and Mona Qureshi from Netflix; Louisa Compton from Channel 4.
- What
- Netflix responded to the accusation that they behave like 'TV tourists' in the UK television industry.
- When
- During the Edinburgh TV Festival and the Royal Television Society’s Cambridge Convention.
- Where
- UK
- Why
- To address criticism regarding Netflix's role in the UK television ecosystem and its commissioning practices.
Channel 4 Perspective
Netflix Perspective
Industry Role
Channel 4 Perspective
Netflix behaves like a "TV tourist," taking advantage of the UK market.
Netflix Perspective
Netflix is invested in the UK market and producing content for local audiences, not just visiting.
- Netflix Executive
- Anna Mallett
- Netflix Investment
- £6BN in the UK over four years
- Production Companies Worked With
- 200
- Key Show Mentioned
- Adolescence
- Accusation Source
- Channel 4's Louisa Compton
- Netflix's UK Director of Scripted Series
- Mona Qureshi