The Sidemen, a popular YouTube group, have announced that they are moving their reality show ‘Inside’ to Netflix. The decision comes after they reached a ceiling on what they can achieve on the video-sharing platform. They will serve as executive producers and have full control over the new season.
Background and Decision
After a decade of creating content for YouTube, The Sidemen have announced that they are moving their reality show “Inside” to Netflix. This decision comes as the group has reached a ceiling on what they can achieve on the video-sharing platform.
The Sidemen, consisting of seven members including KSI, Vik Barn (Vikkstar123), Miniminter, Zerkaa, TBJZL, Behzinga, and W2S, have been among Britain’s most popular YouTubers for the past decade. With over 146 million subscribers between them, they have established themselves as a household name.
According to Vik Barn, the group has decided to move to Netflix because they “hit the limit” on what they can achieve on YouTube. The decision was unanimous among the seven members, who will serve as executive producers and have full control to make the new season bigger and better than the last.
Reasons for the Move
The Sidemen cited several reasons for their move to Netflix:
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They had reached a ceiling on what they could achieve on YouTube.
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They wanted to explore new challenges and opportunities.
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They were excited about the prospect of working with Netflix, which is considered the gold standard in streaming.
Impact and Controversy
The decision has sparked controversy among fans and critics alike. Some have expressed concerns that The Sidemen are abandoning their YouTube roots, while others have praised them for taking a bold step into new territory.
MrBeast, the world’s most popular YouTuber, is also set to launch his own game show, Beast Games, on Amazon Prime Video in December. This move has been met with both excitement and criticism, with some accusing him of abandoning YouTube for more lucrative opportunities.
Key Points
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The Sidemen have announced that they are moving their reality show “Inside” to Netflix.
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The group has reached a ceiling on what they can achieve on YouTube.
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They will serve as executive producers and have full control over the new season.
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The decision was unanimous among the seven members.
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MrBeast is also set to launch his own game show, Beast Games, on Amazon Prime Video in December.
Background
The Sidemen started creating content in the early 2010s, initially playing and reacting to video games. Over the past decade, the group of friends have branched out to comedy sketches, travel challenges, podcasts, and a dating show. They now employ a production team of more than 100 people who help create the videos and generate ideas.
Reason for Moving to Netflix
According to Vik Barn, one of the members of The Sidemen, they have reached a ceiling on YouTube and are looking to connect with different people. “We’re at a ceiling with YouTube – we bring in 20 million UK viewers each month and now we’re thinking about how to connect with different people,” he explained.
New Opportunities
The move to Netflix will allow The Sidemen to reach a new audience and tap into the streaming giant’s resources. They will serve as executive producers on their reality show, Inside, which has been commissioned for a second UK season and a US version. Both will be available on Netflix instead of YouTube.
Controversy
The decision to move to Netflix has been met with some controversy, with KSI facing backlash after sharing a video of Donald Trump drinking an energy drink he co-founded. However, Vik responded by saying the group “try not to over analyse things” and that they are focused on making fun videos.
Conclusion
The Sidemen’s decision to move from YouTube to Netflix marks a new chapter in their career. With their reality show, Inside, set to debut on the streaming giant next year, fans can expect more exciting content from this popular group of YouTubers.
