‘Fashionably Back: 'Ugly Betty' returns to Netflix US in August 2023 with all four seasons

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Ugly Betty’, an ABC series based on the Colombian telenovela «Yo soy Betty, la fea,» originally aired from 2006 to 2010. The show follows the journey of Betty Suarez, portrayed by America Ferrera, as she defies stereotypes to become an assistant at Mode, a prestigious fashion magazine. Amidst initial challenges, Betty manages to win over both friends and adversaries within the glamorous but competitive world of fashion.

All four seasons of «Ugly Betty,» comprising 85 episodes, will once again grace the screens of Netflix viewers in the US. Previously, the series was available on Netflix until January 5th, 2015, before it found a new streaming home on Hulu. The return of «Ugly Betty» to Netflix comes at a time when the streaming service is emphasizing licensed titles.

Over the past decade, distributors and studios had pulled back from licensing to Netflix in favor of establishing their own streaming platforms. However, financial pressures in Hollywood and recent developments, including strikes, have led to a resurgence of licensing deals. Notably, Disney, once a major distributor withholding licenses, has been softening its stance.

In addition to «Ugly Betty,» Netflix US has recently licensed other popular content, including «Suits» seasons 1-8 from Universal Television, «S.W.A.T.» seasons 1-4 from Sony Television Pictures, and «Insecure» seasons 1-4 from HBO, with more HBO titles, such as "Ballers," slated to join the lineup. While there were implications that «Ugly Betty» might return to Netflix globally, the streaming giant has confirmed that the show will be available exclusively in the United States. Netflix's US Twitter account has been the primary platform for sharing exciting news.