Yes, you are missing something, though your overall point is correct.
"Some people probably wish" refers to the people who stand to lose business to Netflix, not suggestion that consumers will wish it, or that it's bad for consumers in general.
I don't think he is missing the point; I think he is just pointing out the absurdity of this article which seems to value Hollywood opinion and the inefficient Blockbuster's demise over something that 17 million people are happily paying for.
"Some people probably wish" refers to the people who stand to lose business to Netflix, not suggestion that consumers will wish it, or that it's bad for consumers in general.