Netflix and the CW are close to finalizing a megabucks new deal covering scripted series that significantly speeds up the availability of the shows to less than two weeks after each season ends on the network. CW and Hulu are parting ways on the deal that made selected current episodes of CW series available for streaming on a rolling-five basis .CW series will flow through the advertising-supported CWTV.com website and app as well as its affiliate stations’ VOD deals with various MVPD providers. In-season access will remain limited to a rolling-five most recent episodes, in most cases. The existing deal is believed to expire in early October.
