It was just four years ago when Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) began making its own original content — a move that didn’t go without criticism. Requiring big upfront investments, it was initially unclear just how well these big investments would pay off over the long haul. But as years passed, not only did Netflix’s “Originals” prove to be one of the company’s best strategic moves, but the company has embraced original releases far more than anyone anticipated.