Connecting my MBP to my non smart TV

I want to connect my MacBook Pro to my 50" Panasonic plasma TV to get Netflix content onto my big screen. The TV is older, so not WiFi, but it does have a HDMI port on the front. Can I connect a Thunderbolt to HDMI cable from the MBP to the TV and have the TV as a second monitor? If so, will the MBP automatically connect to the TV when hooked up, or are there any steps to take to make this work? I don't want to buy the cable if this isn't going to work. Thanks.

I suggest a cable such as this which eliminates the adapter:
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?seq=1&format=2&p_id=6008&CAWELAID=1329452153&ca targetid=320013720000011105&cadevice=c&cagpspn=pla&gclid=COHU9sff57sCFaHm7AodQ2I ADg
It should work but DO read the instructions that came with your TV.
Ciao.

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