After a lengthy search for a No.2 in the U.S., Netflix’s head of Global Television Bela Bajaria has reached within the company ranks. Peter Friedlander, who has been heading up the company’s …
Cowboy Bebop, Colin in Black and White, Vikings: Valhalla, The Sandman“Since I joined Netflix, every day has been a new adventure and this might be the biggest yet.,” Friedlander said. “I’m thankful to Bela for the opportunity to lead the UCAN scripted series team, an incredible team full of strong creative executives who make me proud every day with their courage, knowledge and creativity.
Friedlander has been with Netflix since 2011, having been appointed as one of its first employees dedicated to original programming. Before that, he spent eight years at Tom Hanks’ Playtone.
Other Netflix senior U.S. programming executives who have departed since the regime change include Channing Dungey, now Warner Bros. TV Group Chair, Nina Wolarsky and Jane Wiseman. “My past seven years at Netflix have been a dream come true. It’s not often you get the chance to make shows that the entire world embraces, likeAnd leading our YA/Family and overall deals teams has been an honor,” Wright said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity and to the creators I’ve worked with for their partnership over the years. I couldn’t be more proud of the team and everything we’ve achieved and wish them much continued success.
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