Netflix, one of the pioneers of streaming, continues to reign supreme on the list of best streaming services thanks to its vast library of movies, TV shows, documentaries, comedy specials, children's programming, and, most importantly, acclaimed and talked-about original productions s list of the best streaming services, thanks to its vast library of critically acclaimed and talked-about original productions

Its three subscription plans cater to different budgets and needs This is why Netflix was the first to win the Tom's Guide Award for best streaming service

Netflix continues to be a model for top-notch streaming services, both in terms of technology and content Its sleek interface makes it easy to browse thousands of titles, and its recommendation algorithms help viewers find the content they want to watch

As a Netflix tagger explained to Tom's Guide, all shows and movies are tagged with specific metadata to provide more of your favorite irreverent comedies, heartfelt TV dramas, and suburban dysfunctional shows And Netflix has continued to roll out new features and improvements over the years, like top 10 lists of popular shows and better parental controls

If content is king, Netflix holds fast to its throne, thanks in part to award-winning shows like "The Crown," and there is rarely a month when a new Netflix original does not become a pop culture sensation [From "Stranger Things" to "The Witcher," "Love is Blind" to "Tiger King," Netflix has produced a truly diverse array of programming In recent years, Netflix has invested heavily in original films like the Academy Award-nominated "The Irishman" and "A Marriage Story"

With new streaming services launching every week, Netflix will not have as much licensed content because of its own content, such as Disney Plus and HBO Max But even so, Netflix continues to offer more great content than it would take a lifetime to watch

Coupled with its superior technology and world-class user experience, Netflix was a unanimous choice for Tom's Guide's first Streaming Service Award