Commitments and Contingencies - Streaming Content - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]
Streaming obligations included in current content liabilities	$ 13,194,009	$ 10,902,231
Streaming obligations not reflected on Consolidated Balance Sheets	7,300,000	6,100,000
Current Content Liabilities
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]
Streaming obligations included in non-current content liabilities	3,200,000	2,800,000
Non-current Content Liabilities
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]
Streaming obligations included in non-current content liabilities	$ 2,700,000	$ 2,000,000