YouTube is producing more than half a dozen original series this year and plans to spend $100m on over 40 shows. The original series will be available for free on YouTube. $100m is a drop in the ocean compared to the $6bn Netflix plans to spend on original content in 2017. : Kevin Hart will team up with celebrity friends and YouTube stars each week as they attempt to master a different trending, gruelling and sometimes ridiculous workout routine. Updated, 11.18am, 5 May 2017: This article originally misstated the number of original series to be produced by YouTube.