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Re:Keeping Netflix Reliable Using Prioritized Load Shedding on Tuesday November 03, 2020 @10:53PM (#24986344)
You'd only allow packet loss without re-transmission (e.g. pure UDP) if you really need low latency, like for a video call.

Netflix is pure TCP I'm sure - look up HLS and DASH.