Will Netflix make TikTok-style shows?

Probably not in the sense of Netflix launching a big slate of TikTok-style original vertical micro-shows anytime soon. Netflix has already added short-form, TikTok-like elements to its app for discovery—most notably features like Fast Laughs that let people swipe through clips—but that is different from producing native vertical micro-series as a core content strategy.

Netflix’s main business has still been premium, traditional-length TV and film, and there isn’t a clearly confirmed public signal that it has committed to making a major line of original TikTok-style shows. It does already have some short episodes in its catalog, such as Love, Death & Robots, but that is not the same thing as a TikTok-native format.

So the practical answer is:

• Yes, Netflix already uses some TikTok-like presentation in its mobile app for discovery.
• No, there is no strong public evidence that Netflix is about to pivot into making lots of TikTok-style original shows.

Because strategy can change quickly, it’s worth checking Netflix’s latest press releases, product announcements, or app updates if you want the most current information.