Commitments and Contingencies - Streaming Content - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]
Streaming obligations included in current content liabilities	$ 12,318,233	$ 10,902,231
Streaming obligations not reflected on Consolidated Balance Sheets	6,600,000	6,100,000
Current Content Liabilities [Member]
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]
Streaming obligations included in non-current content liabilities	3,100,000	2,800,000
Non-current Content Liabilities [Member]
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]
Streaming obligations included in non-current content liabilities	$ 2,600,000	$ 2,000,000