Netflix likely killed off Google Cast support because no one’s really casting anymore - 9to5Google
Google News • 1/16/2026 – 1/17/2026
Summary
Netflix has likely discontinued support for Google Cast due to a decline in usage. This change will affect mobile app casting for modern TVs starting in 2025. Various sources, including 9to5Google and The Verge, report that casting movies and shows on TV is becoming obsolete for Netflix users.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
93d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2201
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2201/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2201/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 92 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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