discussion Netflix reportedly considering transitioning from binge to weekly release format

[WildOne]

I've never understood why they let their biggest IP's hype come and go in a week when they could make like every other streamer and spread it out.

[RainDreamer]

I might just subscribe now, but they need to bring back Dark Crystal first

[Miles.]

I hope this comes to fruition.  I understand that some people like binging, but I much prefer the slow-building hype and excitement of weekly releases.  It makes discussion, speculation, and theorizing so much more fun.  

 

I think that Netflix should do weekly releases for its biggest shows like Stranger Things, The Witcher, and Bridgerton, as well as genre shows like Shadow & Bone, Sandman, Umbrella Academy, etc, and big reality shows like Too Hot To Handle and Love Is Blind.

 

And then do binge dumps for YA shows, murder mysteries, miniseries, documentaries, and smaller reality shows.  I think that would keep most people happy while giving them the weekly hype that shows like GOT, The Boys, and now ROP and HOTD are getting.

[EnigmaticAndroid]

As others have said, this could be good but they need to keep up their quality. Or at least have enough strong projects to to sustain a year-long schedule with whatever cheap lil shows they have keeping the binge format.

[MrDog]

I need to binge watch Emily in Paris season 3, tho 

[EnigmaticAndroid]

19 minutes ago, InventedGays said:

I really like the approach they had with the new Stranger Things, The Circle, and a few others where they release like 3-4 episodes at a time.  It quenches the "binge" portion by giving you more than one but still allows the hype and anticipation to be drawn out over several weeks 

Also this. The 2-part release for ST was wonderful 

[Virgos Groove]

1 hour ago, Starshine said:

I've always preferred this method. It's more of a live-TV approach and becomes more of an event. 

This. Those two months of Euphoria memes and the anticipation for the finale >>> Netflix's quick little shows

[400Iux]

1 hour ago, Oxy said:

Tbh, I prefer weekly release but I want them to mix it up. 
 

For ongoing series’s make it weekly but miniseries make binge viewing since it’s a one and done. 

This. 

 

I'm down for this decision though. The online discourse is always better with weekly releases, and this will hopefully slow down all the trash they're churning out and force them to go back to serving quality since they're have to keep viewers coming back every week.

[rta1913]

This could work well for some shows. Like "Umbrella Academy" and "Stranger Things" can be a weekly release. Hold the suspense. Also works because those episodes are long.

 

Other shows that are more light-hearted or shorter episodes like for example "Never Have I Ever" are better in a binge-mode release.

[toy soldier.]

I'd personally love this as I feel like it'd create some hype and cultural moments in TV that have been missing for a while

[Harmonizer]

I honestly don't watch some Netflix shows until month's after they premiere because if I have to binge 8-12 episodes I need time to do that. I can't always do that the weekend of release. So I support this.

[fridayteenage]

21 minutes ago, Harmonizer said:

I honestly don't watch some Netflix shows until month's after they premiere because if I have to binge 8-12 episodes I need time to do that. I can't always do that the weekend of release. So I support this.

couldn't you watch them one episode at a time regardless of how they release? 

 

anywho, marvel and handmaid their impact

[RihRihGirrrl]

They should release 2-3 episodes at a time 

[Harmonizer]

Just now, fridayteenage said:

couldn't you watch them one episode at a time regardless of how they release? 

 

anywho, marvel and handmaid their impact

Yes, but I feel like once I miss the hype I have no motivation to watch it because everyone has already seen it

[Komet]

Wtf no  I hate weekly releases like it's 1994, give me the whole thing and I'll decide at how I want to watch it. 3eps in one day every week would be ok I guess, anything less then that no

[Breathe On Moi]

ummm wouldn’t it be the same thing if you just wait for a month to start watching say show and have the 4 episodes there already to watch? 

[despy]

2 hours ago, TaggedGalaxy said:

It's like they are actively trying to kill their own company as quickly as possible 

this

[Gaia]

No. To be frank, a lot of their shows are mediocre but you watch them because you can binge them. Having weekly format gives opportunity for people to dislike shows and stop watching after the first 1-2 episodes. 

 

It's going to lead to their shows losing popularity and even more cancellations than they already do

[Anye]

Netflix is known for the binged watching. Idk if this is a good idea.

[Mellark]

I am fine with it. I don't realistically watch the whole season all in one day unless it's a show I really like.

[Broken]

Too late.

[Musicmajor]

Pros and Cons to this I guess. I prefer the binge method but business wise I think it'll work in their favor. It'll allow for less spoilers to be out there for people to avoid too. Their nose dive has been incredible this past year lordddd.

[Horizon Flame]

They’re having to cut costs to avoid bankruptcy, which means fewer new shows. They obviously want to stretch the content out as long as possible. 

[shinyshimmery]

8 hours ago, Badgalbriel said:

This is the best thing they can do. People literally eat up all of their series but the hype only last for two weeks. After everyone has seen it, then that's it. It's done

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Yes. the hype about squid game lasted all of what... a month? same with Stranger Things 4. I remember wanting to dress up as a squid game character last year for halloween... the prices were through the roof.... then come November everyone had dropped it and moved onto something else. 

 

Netflix already has some established brands. this is a good move imo. 

[shinyshimmery]

6 hours ago, RihRihGirrrl said:

They should release 2-3 episodes at a time 

This is what Disney does with their marvel shows. 2 episodes as the introduction definitely get people hooked and wanting more, then a weekly episode. 

Edited September 10, 2022 by shinyshimmery