I know from experience that Netflix is very popular among college students as a form of amusement and stress-relieving. I think this might be an interesting topic to talk about how it might be affecting their education and/or social experiences at college. Is this a problem? or does it have the capability to eventually become a problem?
Can Netflix lead to procrastination when in college? Sure, but so will a million other things like playing video games, hanging with friends, and watch sports. Netflix is hardly a bad thing because college students need a break from all the studying and writing they have to do. But like anything that is fun, it can soon become addicting. – Aaron Hatch9 years ago
Perhaps Netflix isn't necessarily bad for success in college, but maybe there's a factor that separates these two: health. Too much of a good thing sometimes is bad for our bodies. Does Netflix binging have any effect or relationship to physical, mental, social, etc. health? And how does THAT affect one's college experience? It's really interesting how popular of an outlet this is for students to spend free time nowadays. – James Smith9 years ago
Procrastination occurs in all college students. I'm supposed to be writing an English paper right now. – AlyssaMariano9 years ago
I find that having Netflix on while I do my work actually reduces the likelihood of me procrastinating because I won't feel like all I'm doing is work. It tricks the mind. However, there is an additional likelihood that it detracts from the typical idea of social experiences. More often than not people are talking about Netflix and chill rather than hooking up at a party, and if you are bored with friends you can turn on a show or movie and distract yourself. – Catherine Conte9 years ago
I think Netflix becomes a problem when you let it become one. If one knows how to successfully manage their time between studying and Netflix, there really shouldn't be a problem. I think it really just depends on the kind of student you are. – iamclystanieves9 years ago
I'll admit that I have the urge to visit Netflix every now and then, especially when I should be reading for classes. However, since I'm an English major aspiring to become a film critic, I often find that some Netflix viewing enriches my life as a student. I'm pretty selective about what I watch, and the films/TV shows I watch offer new perspectives on certain topics I study in my English classes. Everyone always says that a little bit of reading goes a long way, but I think a lot of people underestimate how film can be just as beneficial as reading, if not more so. – Ben Bouffard8 years ago
The new Netflix original series ‘Master of None’, brainchild of Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, covers important social themes in some of its episodes, for example racism against Indian actors and yellowface, sexism in the media and in daily life, how the elderly are treated, and being the child of immigrant parents in the U.S. What effects does the show’s handling of these topics have, is the balance right between comedy and commentary, and where do these themes go by the end of the show?
What is the core point you're driving at? Are you looking at the effects the show will have on the audience, or the effects the ideas will have if they spread into larger society? – MichelleAjodah8 years ago
Generally, a discussion on what Netflix-exclusive shows do differently than their network counterparts.
You have shows like Senses8, Orange is the New Black, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Master of None, Bojack Horseman and etc.
What do these shows prove differently than shows that are on network television like How to get Away with Murder and Scandal, even Grey’s Anatomy. Shows that show the grittiness just like Netflix shows, but in what ways do they differ in what type of grit you can use on network television shows compared to Netflix where creativity is the producer and directors own.
Is this really a fair topic and question to bring up when all they have is two shows? I mean, you can't make any sort of conjecture or hypothesis off of just two instances or examples... really for anything. So why try to do it with this? Besides which, I think you bring up potential concerns and issues for any series that exists out there, either online or on network television. And Netflix has produced far more shows than just the Marvel ones. And from what I've heard and gathered through osmosis, they're all pretty stellar and solid productions. So I'm not quite sure what the interest in discussing the disappointment in Jessica Jones from this particular angle is all about. – Jonathan Leiter8 years ago
I feel like I haven't seen enough negative feedback for either show to make the assumption that the Netflix Original shows are declining. Both of them are only into their first season and (as previously stated) there are only two shows to discuss. It's way too soon to make an assumption like this. – Reese23418 years ago
I agree that a) there are only two (not that long as of yet) shows available and b) the critical consensus I've seen as been pretty positive, so I'm unsure if there is enough evidence to suspect a decline. The only way would be pitting Jessica Jones against Daredevil, but the former is strong and engaging (having watched it all soon after it premiered). They have their issues, but those seem minor. I wouldn't call Jessica Jones a step down at all. Maybe you could form a similar topic concerning Netflix originals (these shows; OitNB; Sense8) in general? Not sure if this has been done, but I'd be curious to see a discussion on what Netflix-exclusive shows do differently than their network counterparts. Anyway, best of luck! – emilydeibler8 years ago
that's actually a really good topic choice (i'll change it to that), thank you @emily you rule!!! :) – scole8 years ago
Hey, no problem. Best of luck! :) – emilydeibler8 years ago
The topic of price increasing with online streaming is becoming a huge thing in this current generation. Even with music services you have costly wages being paid by plenty of consumers. The most recent increase was with Netflix, it’s now going to be 9.99 a month, compared to when it first started it was $7.99; granted, for people who have been with Netflix for a while they will pay $8.99 or $7.99 (depending how long you’ve been a consumer) for a year before the increase affects you; but, really Netflix? I get it, I mean things are expensive, but $9.99 for an online streaming service? Of course most people will pay it, but think about this as well–Spotify is $9.99 (if you are a student it is only 5$), Tidal (if you use that) is $19.99, Apple music is $9.99, Hulu Plus is only $7.99 (still) but with ads, Amazon streaming is nearly 79$ per month because of Amazon prime or you pay for episodes/seasons separately. What I am getting at here is I get the increase, but wouldn’t you think to lower the price so more people would sign up? Or is Netflix simply doing a really good ploy because they know consumers will pay for it no matter what? I’m considering not paying for it, all those prices add up and at the end of the day, and 10$ for 12 months is pretty steep when you really look at it; especially, if you have parents paying for it, or you let your friends use it as well. It’s coming to the point where your friends are going to have to pitch in a dollar every month in order to pay for it.
I would like to focus on a match here, I pay for Netflix and Spotify, as well as the increase, really just talking about how much we’re paying and why we pay it. That’s already 20$ for me, 15$ with the student discount on Spotify; which, doesn’t seem like a lot, but for 12 months it adds up significantly. Why do we pay for music services, we used to download music 90MPH and now it’s just download a music streaming service. We used to watch TV shows religiously and now it’s like "wait till it’s on Netflix."
I love this topic as I am an avid Netflix frequenter. The casual and humorous way you approach this rant-style article is amusing and fits in with the type of things I like to read online. My only helpful tip would be to revise it slowly and watch for small grammatical things like commas and tenses. Awesome job! – samvanderwalde9 years ago
Weekly viewing is slowly coming to an end as streaming companies become continuously popular. With Netflix, Crave, Shomi and other platforms, marathoning TV shows has become the new way to watch a season. Are there any downsides to marathoning shows? What are some aspects of watching TV that we’ve lost since weekly viewing became less popular? Are there any perks with weekly viewing that are not experienced through marathoning? How does marathoning affect a TV series?
For awhile now, Netflix has been known to not only feature its own programming, but now the streaming service has offered to revive shows that have been canceled on primetime and cable television. However, other services such as Amazon, Hulu, and now Yahoo, are not only creating their own shows but also offering to save others. Perfect examples include "The Mindy Project" that was saved by Hulu, "Community" which was saved by Yahoo, and now "Degrassi: Next Class" which will find a new home on Netflix. Does this mean every cancelled show now has a second choice? Why are these shows being saved rather than others? What’s the criteria? And based on that, what currently axed shows may see a revival?
I guess now we just have to wait for Firefly: The Next Generation, LOL.
In all seriousness, my biggest problem with Netflix is how it hooks people into shows that have already been cancelled. I think that's another route to discuss. I have discovered shows that only lasted a season, but thanks to Netflix I watch all 22 episodes in a week and then go on the longest depression, until I find the next new show. This upsets me greatly. – sfg3159 years ago
A million people raise their hands in the air and share their energy with Joss Whedon in the hope that Firefly might be revived.
I believe Netflix revives shows based on a mixture of critical acclaim. They're not out, necessarily, to get the biggest audience, and they don't have to base their economic plan on weekly views. With everything being accessible at once, rather than having to compete with alternate channels they can simply watch as the view count increases, perhaps slowly, but steadily no-less. – therevolution9 years ago
I find the strategy of Netflix of introducing shows instead of just films to be quite brilliant. Not only do people sign up for Netflix subscriptions so they can watch the show they've been hearing so much about or pick up their fav show that was cancelled by network television, but they stay subscribed because Netflix helpfully and strategically points out other shows you might be interested in based on your interest in such and such...Before you know it, people are hooked on another new show and continue their Netflix subscription so they can watch a new show while they wait for the next season of their old fav to be released. Now Netflix is playing the nostalgia card by bringing back old school favs such as Full House with their upcoming Fuller House, including the original cast. I am curious to see if other re-boots are in the works as well. – Storme9 years ago
It may also be worth discussing the different episode release schedule (i.e releasing an entire seasons worth of episodes at once as opposed to releasing them one at a time on a specified airdate), how this changes how viewers watch and appreciate the show, and what cancelled shows may be most suitable for this format. – Inkstone9 years ago
