1. Netflix proposes buying WBD for $83 billion amid competitive bids. 2. Paramount Skydance's $108 billion tender offer seeks to beat Netflix's proposal. 3. Analysts suggest Netflix's rationale may be opportunistic yet defensive. 4. Paramount Skydance risks existential challenges if it fails to acquire WBD. 5. Pressure mounts on WBD's board regarding the higher offer from Paramount.