Thursday, June 16, 2016

Netflix & Binge: New Binge Scale Reveals TV Series We Devour and Those We Savor


Netflix members around the world are making their own rules when it comes to watching TV. Instead of one episode per week, Netflix members choose to binge watch their way through a series - that is, on average, finishing an entire season in one week. Though binge watching is clearly the new normal, not all series are enjoyed the same way. Netflix recently unveiled The Binge Scale, revealing which shows we devour and which we savor.

Series like Sense8, Orphan Black and The 100 grab you, assault your senses, and as The Binge Scale shows, make it hard to pull away. The classic elements of horror and thrillers go straight for the gut, pushing the placement of series like The Walking Dead, American Horror Story and The Fall towards the devour end of the scale. Likewise, comedies with a dramatic bent, like Orange is the New Black, Nurse Jackie and Grace and Frankie, seem to tickle our fancy and make it easy to say ‘just one more.’ I can attest to this because The 100, OITNB and Grace and Frankie are among our favorites to continue watching one after another!

It’s no surprise that complex narratives, like that of House of Cards and Bloodline, are indulged at an unhurried pace. Nor that viewers take care to appreciate the details of dramas set in bygone eras, like Peaky Blinders and Mad Men. Maybe less obvious are irreverent comedies like BoJack Horseman, Love and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. But the societal commentary that powers their densely layered comedy paired with characters that are as flawed as they are entertaining allow them to be savored. My husband and I love House of Cards - it is a brilliant show and definitely one that we like to "chew over" what is going on before diving into the next episode.


“As The Binge Scale indicates, the viewing experience of a series can range from the emotional to the thought-provoking,” said Cindy Holland, Vice President of Original Content at Netflix. “Netflix helps you to find a series to binge no matter your mood or occasion, and the freedom to watch that series at your own pace - whether that’s to appreciate the drama of Bloodline or power through Orange is the New Black.”

What is your favorite Netflix show to watch and do you watch it leisurely or binge watch it? With Orange is the New Black Season Four being released on Netflix, Friday June 17, 2016.....you can guess what we will be watching this weekend!


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7 comments:

  1. I've been thinking of trying Netflix for a while now, but I haven't bit the bullet yet. So, I've never had the opportunity to binge watch a show, lol. My niece & nephews love the new Fuller House, so maybe I need to get Netflix so they can watch it here!

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  2. I just started getting Netflix recently.I haven't had time to watch much yet but the Orange is the New Black series will be the one I will watch when I get time.

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  3. I am addicted to both of those shows! We just finished OITNB Thursday..now to wait another year :*(

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  4. I have and love Netflix; however, I have yet to start watching Orange is the New Black, definitely going to start though.

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  5. I have never watched Netflix but would love to bringe watch Orange is the New Black.

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  6. I do not have Netflix, but have been thinking about it. I probably would like to watch Mad Men, savor and watch it slowly!
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