Explore Netflix's innovative approach to enhancing television experiences in this 26-minute conference talk from React.js Conf 2015. Dive into Netflix's journey of rebuilding mobile and web UIs, and discover how they leverage React's virtual DOM for improved performance. Learn about the challenges faced when dealing with platforms where the DOM is too slow, and how Netflix utilizes a canvas-like API for smart TVs and game consoles. Uncover the possibility of using React without the DOM and its suitability for low-level APIs like Canvas or WebGL. Gain insights into Netflix's integration of React with their TV platform, exploring design patterns that balance simplicity and performance. The talk covers topics such as the Netflix TV Platform, TV Devices, Gibbon, CSS, Canvas UI, and the concept of "Spoon React." Understand why Netflix embraces React and how they adapt it for their unique needs in the world of television interfaces.