Netflix UK has announced a change to their membership pricing for 2021, so your Netflix and chill will be more expensive this year.
The platform revealed a number of changes to each membership plan available including the increase of its standard monthly package from £8.99 to £9.99, this package allows HD streaming on two devices at the same time.
Also, the premium package has increased from £11.99 to £13.99, this package allows streaming on up to four screens at the same time in 4K.
However, the basic plan which allows members to stream at one device at a time in Standard Definition stays the same price at £5.99.
According to BBC News, a statement was released by the streaming giant were they explained the reasoning behind the price increase, “This year we’re spending over $1bn (£736m) in the UK on new, locally made films, series and documentaries, helping to create thousands of jobs and showcasing British storytelling at its best."
“Our price change reflects the significant investments we’ve made in new TV shows and films, as well as improvements to our product.”
All of the TV shows we can’t wait to return in 2021:
TV shows we can't wait for the return of 2022 RADIO STACKED
1 of 16Emily In Paris
Following the success of series one and two, Netflix confirmed a third and fourth series of hit Netflix show Emily In Paris! At the moment, we don't have any start dates, but filming for series three is due to begin in 2022.
2 of 16Clarkson's Farm
Following a massively successful first series, Jeremy Clarkson confirmed in July 2021 that his show, Clarkson's Farm, had been renewed for a second series on Amazon Prime. Although there's no release date just yet, filming has started.
3 of 16Vigil
BBC bosses confirmed in March 2022 that Suranne Jones will reprise her role as DCI Amy Silva in griping drama Vigil for series two. The cast and crew are set to return to Scotland to film series two later this year, so keep your eyes peeled for any release dates.
4 of 16Squid Game
Another roaring Netflix success, Squid Game had us all hooked when it was released in 2021. Breaking records and topping streaming charts, the show proved incredibly popular and after THAT ending, left us all wanting more.Show creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has confirmed that season two is officially happening, and has even hinted of 'talks' over a third season!
5 of 16Bodyguard
Season one of BBC drama Bodyguard, starring Richard Madden and Keeley Hawes, had the nation hooked with a whopping 17 million tuning in to the series finale. Although creator Jed Mercurio confirmed there's going to be a second series, the BBC are yet to announce when it will arrive, but we expect it will be late 2022.
6 of 16You
With the almighty cliff-hanger ending of You series two, fans were over the moon when Netflix confirmed a third series, which arrived on Friday 15th October.As if that wasn't enough, bosses have now confirmed a fourth series of the hit show, although we don't have a release just yet. However, filming did start in March 2022!
7 of 16Dead To Me
In July 2020, Netflix confirmed American series Dead To Me will return for a third and final series! Will any of the fan theories turn out to be true?The show will return in 'fall 2022', so that's between September and December!
8 of 16Finding Alice
After series one aired across January and February this year, ITV bosses confirmed Keeley Hawes will be back for a second series of Finding Alice, with filming commencing in February 2022.
9 of 16Ridley
ITV bosses confirmed in January 2022 that filming has started for new detective series Ridley. The show features Adrian Dunbar as lead character Detective Inspector Alex Ridley and is due to land later in 2022.
10 of 16The Bay
Following series three in January 2022, ITV bosses confirmed The Bay had been renewed for a fourth, with filming due to begin later in the year.
11 of 16Trigger Point
Following the series finale of Trigger Point in February 2022, ITV bosses confirmed series two had been commissioned, with the show landing in 2023!
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12 of 16The Tourist
Northern Irish actor Jamie Dornan will fly back over to Australia this year, as bosses have confirmed a second series of record-breaking show The Tourist. No official date has been confirmed just yet, but we will be sure to keep you up to date with any information.
13 of 16Happy Valley
Six years after BBC drama Happy Valley aired, bosses have revealed the third and final series will be back on our screens with main actress Sarah Lancashire playing the role of Police sergeant Catherine Cawood. Filming has already started so we expect Happy Valley to land later in the year.
14 of 16The Responder
Following a successful first series earlier in 2022, BBC bosses have confirmed Martin Freeman's The Responder will return for a second series.A start date hasn't yet been revealed, but it has been confirmed that Martin will return as PC Chris Carson.
15 of 16Time
BBC prison drama Time received a 100% score from Rotten Tomatoes when it landed in June 2021, so it's no surprise bosses have renewed the show for a second series.Main actors Sean Bean and Stephen Graham won't appear in the second series, with the show turning its attention on an all-female prison.
16 of 16Black Mirror
Emmy-winning dystopian drama Black Mirror has captivated audiences with five seasons of stories, and Varietyreports that a sixth season is in the works with casting already underway. Some of the biggest episodes to date include San Junipero, USS Callister, Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too which features [Miley Cyrus](http:// planetradio.co.uk/heat//entertainment/music/miley-cyrus-before-after/), and the interactive film Bandersnatch.
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The platform has brought us some of our faves including The Crown, Sex Education and new hit show Bridgerton, which set a new record for the platform as it is projected to have been streamed in 63 million households after four weeks on the service.
The demand for Netflix in the past year has grew due to people staying at home during local and national lockdowns. During the first UK lockdown in March last year, the amount of content watched by members on the platform increase by a third, in comparison to 2019.
Any members who do want to pay the new monthly amount can change to a different plan at any time, or alternatively cancel their subscription for free.