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Sesame Street Returns with New Streaming Deal on Netflix and PBS

Sesame Street's 56th season to debut on Netflix and PBS simultaneously, featuring fresh episodes and classic segments.


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Sesame Street is set to return with its 56th season on Netflix and PBS, featuring revised formatting and character-focused storytelling. New episodes will stream simultaneously on both platforms later this year, bringing critical early learning to children for free. Select past episodes will also be available on Netflix worldwide, enhancing the show’s global reach. Following changes at Warner Bros. Discovery, this unique public-private partnership aims to maintain access to the beloved children’s program. Sesame Workshop emphasizes character-driven narratives and updated visuals, ensuring continual educational impact while adapting to the evolving media landscape, despite recent layoffs.

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The new deal between Netflix and Sesame Workshop is a positive step, ensuring that children across the U.S. can continue to enjoy Sesame Street for free while also being introduced to new content through Netflix's global reach.

The focus on emotional well-being and character-driven stories in the upcoming season reflects a modern understanding of children's needs, making Sesame Street more relevant than ever in today's media landscape.

There are concerns about the implications of privatizing a children's staple and the larger funding landscape, especially considering proposed cuts to federal funding for public broadcasting.

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'Sesame Street' moves in with Netflix, but will stay on PBS
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