[kevincox]

> they are after my attention, and to divert me to their most profitable revenue stream (Netflix in house creations etc).

They don't even really want your attention. In house creations aren't the most profitable because they make money, they are the most profitable because they cost the least. As long as you keep paying your subscription they are happy. The content is intended to keep you just happy enough to stay subscribed (or upgrade your plan) as well as to attract new subscribers.

Basically their income is subscriptions, their costs are largely video licensing (or creation). Serving content is probably a minor additional cost.