Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription streaming service and production company based in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, Netflix started as a DVD rental service by mail. In 2007, it expanded into streaming media and has since become a global leader in the streaming entertainment industry. Netflix offers a wide variety of award-winning original programming, including series, documentaries, and feature films. The company has also expanded into producing its own content, with critically acclaimed titles such as "Stranger Things," "The Crown," and "The Witcher." Netflix operates in over 190 countries and has over 222 million paid memberships worldwide.