"From time to time, Netflix plans and pricing are adjusted as we add more exclusive TV shows and movies, introduce new product features and improve the overall Netflix experience to help members find something great to watch even faster," the streaming service said.

Original productions cost money, after all, and it's not a particularly hard price increase to swallow. The timing does make it feel a little like a Stranger Things 2 tax, though, given the awesome 80s-inspired sci-fi show returns to screens on October 27th.