Netflix Officially Lands Taylor Sheridan’s Brutal 4-Season Crime Thriller
By Denis Kimathi | Published Sep 28, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT
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Streaming wars once relied on exclusivity to drive subscriber growth. Every streaming service tried to outdo competitors, but after several years, it became clear the model was unsustainable. Subscribers weren't willing to pay for multiple services, and those who were canceled a service once their favorite show ended. Streamers tried other methods to stay afloat, and some never did, effectively shuttering after bleeding cash.
Then came the era of bundling, which was followed by licensing agreements. Netflix added favorites like Friends, The Office, and Breaking Bad after their runs ended. However, things are now changing as streaming services try to work together instead of against each other. A new era of licensing has arrived, allowing original shows from one streaming service to be licensed to another even as the show continues its run.
Earlier this year, Netflix and Paramount+ set aside their differences in vision for Warner Bros. to sign a new deal that would allow Paramount+ shows to stream on Netflix in the U.S. An old deal allowed past seasons of CBS Studios-made shows to stream internationally, including Fire Country and Your Honor. The new deal brings these shows home, directly competing with Paramount. But it's not a bad deal for the streamer because having a show on Netflix exposes it to a new audience that Paramount+ could never have offered. Also, only past seasons are available, with new ones remaining exclusive to Paramount+. If viewers like a show enough, it could drive subscriber growth as they look forward to the next season.
Among the licensed shows is Taylor Sheridan's action-packed crime thriller Mayor of Kingstown, which officially debuts on Netflix on October 15.