Even apps like Netflix are configured not to be available on Google play if the device is not a certified one. That certification is lost AFAIK on rooting. I have two perfectly good android tablets that can’t run Netflix
That's the reality we live in. They will put up with being spied upon 24/7 for the convenience of a cheap phone they can't be bothered to root and ROM.
Made me chuckle. I know a guy who finds Netflix a total PITA and the streaming experience (sorely) lacking. So he pays for Netflix streaming and dvds, and then downloads what he wants to watch via torrents for the convenience.
I think if you've been torrenting this entire time you're probably set for life - being looped into all sorts of movie sharing rings that you regularly seed for... but breaking into it fresh - it's tough.