Netflix Is Testing a Pseudo-Live TV Channel in France

Netflix is currently testing a live channel feature called Direct, which behaves as a 24/7 live TV channel scheduled with the streaming service's massive array of films and shows. For now, Direct is only available in France, since the gradual rollout began on November 5. The feature will be accessible across the country by early December. Traditional live television viewing remains highly popular in France, and this move appears to be a savvy play by Netflix to retain French viewers who apprecia...