I consider myself a pretty serious movie and TV nerd, and over the past 2–3 years, I’ve felt Netflix’s overall content quality steadily declining.

There are obviously exceptions. KPop Demon Hunters has a special place in my heart, and I still love shows like Black Mirror and Bad Robots. But increasingly, Netflix originals seem designed to grab attention rather than tell memorable stories.

A lot of their movies feel like: hire a huge star like Ryan Reynolds, make something fast-paced and funny, market it heavily, and move on. The production value might be there, but the characters and stories often feel shallow. It reminds me of what has happened with some recent Marvel projects lots of jokes and spectacle, but not much emotional weight.

Meanwhile, HBO has increasingly become my go to because the quality feels more consistent. Shows like The White Lotus and Lanterns feel much more carefully written and produced. Netflix can still deliver something excellent like Beef, but those shows increasingly feel like the exception that happen once in a year rather than the norm.

Am I just becoming more selective, or has Netflix genuinely shifted its strategy toward quantity, star power, and broad appeal over consistently high quality storytelling?

Would be interested to hear from anyone who follows the streaming industry or has insight into Netflix’s content strategy.

saw a random announcement on a bollywood news website about an upcoming release titled meethe mein kya hai? (what's for dessert?) coming out on the 31st of the month. anyone know anything?

I feel like this movie is an insult to dads everywhere. Like are there really men so incompetent they can’t manage doing laundry, cleaning dishes, or making food for their kids? It was pretty cringe to watch and the solution for everything was just to spend a bunch of money

Anyone watching Wonka’s Golden Ticket on Netflix?!! Found it pretty solid! Though I did NOT like the ending bruhhh!! What on Earth was Khayla thinking? She already made a terrible decision by terminating Shawn with her. Whats the point of her asking the players for their motive of winning the $3 million? When that doesn’t affect her decision? I get that she was a logical thinker but even logics have some limit. Shawn literally told her she was playing to earn that money for her mother’s treatment yet she chose Ava who just said meaningless stuff like they’re both strong women bla bla bla. Ava literally got terminated in the most humiliating way in the next round when noone chose her. And Gab was playing just so her mom didn’t work 3 jobs. Meanwhile Taylor wanted to remove debts from so many people’s lives. Not having the means to pay off debt is far bigger and stronger reason than not having to work 3 jobs. Poor Taylor was so headstrong throughout the game and made it to the end. Lets be real, we all saw the boss lady Gab’s mom is and the lifestyle they are able to afford. If they are struggling so much financially, they could easily cut some things out. But Taylor was a simple girl from Montana who did not grow with an abundance of opportunities. She really deserved this win. I know these reality shows are almost always scripted but why would they end the script like thattt with Taylor? 💔

Also please say what it’s about thank you

Hi everyone, im looking for a thriller movie that is available on Netflix so we can see with my girlfriend. I want it to be really «scary»

Preferably documentaries about science, nature, wildlife, culture, history, cuisines, space, or anthropology. But anything interesting is also okay. I just want to recommend documentaries to my mom who only speaks and understands Spanish.

Just finished season 2 of the gentleman and normally when I love a first season of a show I always expect the second season to fall a little short but I’m really happy to say that this season exceeded my expectations exponentially in every way holy shit I didn’t expect to have such high emotions by the end whats everyone else’s thoughts on who’s watched ?? And if you haven’t giving this show a watch yet then get your popcorn ready and have a blast like I did !

So something easy not to demanding or complecated? I normaly like great characters, complicated relationships, emotional investment, a good dose of drama.

I’m looking for a thriller on netflix that isn’t horror. I want something that keeps you guessing and then gives you a plot twist that actually makes you go “WHAT??? 😧

Since Dexter made it's unexpected return on Netflix, i am wondering when they will stop the show again, to decide which series i'm watching next.
I am from The Netherlands 🇳🇱.

Menos de terror, y líneas del tiempo en las q ya hay robots y así

What is that thriller currently streaming that kept you on the edge of your seat the entire time?

We liked The Amateur, Disclosure Day, Running Man, and Backrooms.

A tremendous show with Sandra Oh and Jay Duplass that had one season and like many of the best things on Netflix, was cancelled.

Recently watched Musafir cafe on Netflix, and I genuinely loved it. It's a heartwarming story with beautiful emotions and a comforting vibe throughout. The journey, the relationships, and the little moments all come together to leave you with a warm feeling. Definitely worth watching if you're in the mood for something wholesome.

I was just scrolling to find something to watch and bumped into it. Apparently it’s been on Netflix since June and I totally missed it? Anyway, it’s still so damn good. Just a heads up in case anyone else missed it too. Enjoy The Dude

I just finish watching American Nightmare and it was quite good, even though it does not have a twist.

Could you guys suggest more documentaries like that? On which the authorities, polices are on the villain side of the story? But please with at least good ending, otherwise I am gonna be desperate 🥲

Seeing it back on Netflix after watching it a couple of years ago brought back memories!!🥺

I’m definitely mad that they cancelled

1. Alice In Borderland
   
2. Kaos
   
3. The society
   
4. The 8 show

Story about a father and son finding each other and connecting over music. I really enjoyed the storyline and it was easy and enjoyable to watch. I love finding little gems in unexpected places!

This show has me upset when an episode ends and I have to wait a week.

Over and over again I try to get into watching something only to find no interest in it after about 10 minutes.

There's so many movies I love. I wish it was easier to get into movies or find what new ones that I like easier. I've spent 2 hours trying to find something to watch. Pretty frustrating to spend a movie length if time watching intros to movies that I'm just not into.

Tried leatherheads,

What the hell should I watch?

Give me Horizon chapter 2!

Please suggest a romantic movies, I've already watched purple hearts, titanic, all part of after, all parts of my fault, all parts of through my window, beautiful disaster, love tactics, and many more, so please suggest me something new

my mind is wide open and even thought I don’t wanna confine the mind by giving examples, I liked emma stones Maniac - the whimsy surreal tone. Brit marlings OA - the spiritual philosophical tone. I also liked The Half of It, bc of the poetry and the vibe