Netflix knows all: Binge Watchers Anonymous #StreamTeam
We all have our television…who am I kidding…Netflix watching trends. If you’re like me and millions of others, chances are you cut the cord a long time ago, the cable cord that is. We exclusively rely on Netflix and the occasional DVD for our entertainment. Apparently, according to newly released data, I am not alone when it comes to my binge-a-holic tendencies [wiping away awkward sweat from my forehead].
In fact, Netflix released data proving that TV and movies are better together – a new viewing trend has emerged with more than 30 million users around the world weaving films into their binge routines.
According to research, after finishing a series, a majority of Netflix members (59%) take a pause, usually lasting three days, before committing to a new show. During that break, more than half (61%) watch a movie to keep the binge feeling alive. I kid you not. I can attest to this trend. It’s *almost* as if they’re watching me watch it.
When looking into what movies most often followed some of today’s top series, interesting pairings emerged amongst Canadian users.
Post Narcos, users moved onto Scarface, Cartel Land and Narco Cultura to get their fix.
Suits fans dealt with their Harvey Specter deficiency by watching Now You See Me and Ocean’s Twelve.
After watching House of Cards, some members moved to Beasts of No Nation while others needed a break from ruthless leaders with Ant-Man.
Vince Gilligan’s cinematic nod to Tarantino in Breaking Bad didn’t go unnoticed with watchers moving on to Pulp Fiction after Mr. White bid his final adieu. Meanwhile, fast talking fans of Gilmore Girls keep their pop culture references fresh with Clueless and Mean Girls.
Members also turned to documentary films to fuel their post-binge craving. After watching Narcos, viewers fueled their cartel curiosity with Cartel Land and Narco Cultura. Watchers of Marvel’s Luke Cage continued the pursuit for justice with 13TH while fans of Black Mirror saw the real consequences of technology in Hot Girls Wanted. Interestingly, while most viewers of BoJack Horseman trotted to stand-up specials, some took a break from the path of self-destruction with a little self-help from Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru.
An exception to this pattern – comedy. When watchers are in the mood for a different entertainment rhythm they tend to choose comedy as their series pair. This stands especially true for horror series where viewers of the frightful most often turn to comedy before moving to the next nail-biter. For instance, fans of Stranger Things turned to Ghostbusters to help l’eggo of the thrills while watchers of Scream traded serial killers for serial laughs with Ride Along.
According to the research, here are some popular series-movie pairings:
| Series | Movie Pairings |
| Bates Motel | 22 Jump Street, Dirty Grandpa |
| Black Mirror | Inception, Hot Girls Wanted |
| BoJack Horseman | Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru, Ali Wong: Baby Cobra |
| Fuller House | Inside Out, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days |
| Gilmore Girls | Mean Girls, Clueless |
| Gossip Girl | Mean Girls, Sex and the City: The Movie |
| House of Cards | Ant-Man, Beasts of No Nation |
| How To Get Away With Murder | Still Alice, About Time |
| Making A Murderer | Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer, The Seven Five |
| Marvel’s Daredevil | The Punisher, The Matrix Reloaded |
| Marvel’s Jessica Jones | V for Vendetta, The Hunger Games |
| Marvel’s Luke Cage | Deadpool, 13TH |
| Master of None | Aziz Ansari Live at Madison Square Garden, That Awkward Moment |
| Narcos | Scarface, Cartel Land, Narco Cultura |
| Orange is the New Black | The Fundamentals of Caring, Horrible Bosses 2 |
| Pretty Little Liars | Hush, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones |
| Scream | Ride Along, Friends with Benefits |
| Stranger Things | Ghostbusters, Star Wars: The Force Awakens |
| Suits | Now You See Me, Ocean’s Twelve |
| The Walking Dead | The Martian, The Do-Over |
So what are YOU planning on binging on next?
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I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve watched so many of these already. We are avid binge-watchers.
I have watched a lot of these already! The one that I’m going to be the most excited about is Gilmore girls. I liked that show when I was on and I cannot wait to see the update.
I need to finish up Fuller House! Next on my list will be How to Get Away with Murder! Oh, how I love Netflix.
I’m currently finishing up an epic binge of the original Gilmore Girls. After that, I’ll be moving into the new Netflix original they did.
My son LOVES Netflix. I’ll have to share this with him so he can binge watch over the holidays.
It is interesting to see what people watched. I just finished binge watching Orange is the New Black. I can not wait for the next season. Black Mirror is next.
I love to binge watch shows on Netflix. I am in the middle of watching The Flash. There are so many great movies and shows to choose from.
I just finished watching Jessica Jones. I watched the season in two days lol. I am going to watch Greys Anatomy from the beginning over the Holidays.
I swear, this is me to a tee. Sometimes you just have to take a break from all the madness that is season after season, show after show of one TV series. A movie in between gives some time to recoop from all the events in the series I just finished.
I’ve watched many of these. I love having Netflix! I don’t even have cable, because I mainly just watch Netflix.
I am looking for new movies and shows to watch! Thanks for the tips!
We love Netflix in our house. We still have our cable but we plan on cutting the cord in the new year. I still have to finish watching Gilmore Girls.
WE love Netflix at our house! In fact, we are binging right now! There’s always something for everyone!
How did the world exist before Netflix? We just love downloading movies and all kinds of shows and why not binge watch now an then?
Wow! Thanks for sharing these info! Now I know, I am not alone. 😀 I love binge watching on Netflix (well, who doesn’t!) 😀
I have totally seen almost all of these already. Does that mean that I am a TV and movie junkie?
These are all such great pairings. I need to check out some of the ones that I have not seen yet.
Guilty as charged! I am such a binge watcher and cannot wait for next week to catch up on all of our shows!