Netflix, et al are ruining the way we watch TV
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It's horrible!. .Before you know it we'll be back to discussing BOOKS!. . (oh the humanity). .
Are we going to pretend that reading books and watching television are mutually exclusive?
all righty.0 -
Heyyyyyy!!! Don't be picking on my netflix!!!0
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I watch shows with my BF when it's convient for me- instead of shaping my life around when the TV will air a show. I can watch it whenever I want- when it fits better for us.
Netflix is amazing- I don't even have TV. Just internet. It's soooooooooooo much better.0 -
Whatever. I haven't seen a commercial in months and it is glorious.0
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This is just making me want to go home and watch Netflix for the rest of the day.
This!0 -
Let me just tell you about Game of Thrones and spoilers. There are these BOOKS that give everything away!
True story.
LOL Got the books for Christmas and been reading.. they add so much more!
You just reminded me of the people that got mad at "this Tolken guy" for taking advantage of 9/11 by selling his book called "the two towers". Not calling you that (because obviously you read and know books) but it just reminded me of that..0 -
I think it has improved TV watching!
I watch what I want when I want....no more mindlessly watching something because my show will be on in 30 minutes.
Way to go Netflix!!!0 -
Let me just tell you about Game of Thrones and spoilers. There are these BOOKS that give everything away!
True story.
LOL Got the books for Christmas and been reading.. they add so much more!
You just reminded me of the people that got mad at "this Tolken guy" for taking advantage of 9/11 by selling his book called "the two towers". Not calling you that (because obviously you read and know books) but it just reminded me of that..
I saw a really funny comment thread (I think it was real, but I'm not sure) accusing Tolkien of ripping off Harry Potter.
And, yes, the ASOIAF books are awesome. I'm dying for Winds of Winter to come out and I haven't been waiting nearly as long as most fans. I'm kind of concerned about the turn the show has taken because it's starting to really deviate.0 -
As soon as regular TV stop shoveling reality shows and rehashing lawyer/police/fireman dramas at me, I'll stop watching Netflix.
QFT.
I am pissed that USA is jumping on the bandwagon of reality crap... about people we don't know and don't care about.0 -
This may make me sound old but the VCR started it.
But you still had to wait to for the show to air. You weren't ahead of everyone. You were probably behind.
Now, someone could be finished with the entire 2nd season of House of Cards while others may just be starting. They can't talk about it because it may spoil it for someone.
But you're referencing a Netflix created show. Most shows you still have to wait to air (Walking Dead, Game of Thrones).. and for them to be on Netflix, they need to be out on DVD. You can't bunch those into the same category as House of Cards or Orange is the New Black.. those are their own monsters. I do think that Netflix should air those sequentially to build a bit of suspense between episodes, but it's their product. they can release it as they like. Better reason for you to invite all your friends over for a 3 hour block of watching!
Let me just tell you about Game of Thrones and spoilers. There are these BOOKS that give everything away!
True story.
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I prefer netflix. I hate commercials and I can never keep up with shows as they're on tv. Also, netflix is so much cheaper than cable, as soon as my cable contract is up in july I'm canceling it!0
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As soon as regular TV stop shoveling reality shows and rehashing lawyer/police/fireman dramas at me, I'll stop watching Netflix.
QFT.
I am pissed that USA is jumping on the bandwagon of reality crap... about people we don't know and don't care about.0 -
It's no different than how it's been for movies all these years - people watch in different timeframes. That said, I guess the only thing that might put a mark in the 'bad' column is now we have to deal with TV spoiler alerts. Otherwise, i love being able to watch shows on demand.0
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Dish = 50$ a month
Netflix = 10$ a month
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Netflix is helping TV shows, in a way. I read somewhere that Breaking Bad's viewership skyrocketed when Netflix added the show, because people were binge-watching and then caught up for new seasons, which they watched live. Netflix gives an entry point for new viewers. As for its original programming, well, that's a different animal.
And it really sucked when you were busy on a night when something big happened on one of your favorite shows, and you missed it. Never again. You can finally watch every episode in a season, not just the ones you happened to be around for. That is why TV is better now.0 -
As soon as regular TV stop shoveling reality shows and rehashing lawyer/police/fireman dramas at me, I'll stop watching Netflix.
QFT.
I am pissed that USA is jumping on the bandwagon of reality crap... about people we don't know and don't care about.
Which ones? the ones on USA? Or just reality shows in general? I can't stand reality tv. It's asinine.0 -
If it weren't for Netflix I wouldn't watch TV shows.
I hate commercials. I love paying for the pleasure of not watching them. If only Cable TV had some sort of opt-out system, I'd happily pay for that.
Commercials are the devil.0 -
Netflix is helping TV shows, in a way. I read somewhere that Breaking Bad's viewership skyrocketed when Netflix added the show, because people were binge-watching and then caught up for new seasons, which they watched live. Netflix gives an entry point for new viewers. As for its original programming, well, that's a different animal.
And it really sucked when you were busy on a night when something big happened on one of your favorite shows, and you missed it. Never again. You can finally watch every episode in a season, not just the ones you happened to be around for. That is why TV is better now.
I have to agree with this as well. I did this to jump on the Downton Abbey bandwagon as well... though I also had to go to Hulu Plus as well. I watched seasons 1 and 2 before 3 came on to binge watch and catch up.0 -
I enjoy the week long wait in order to watch it again, its exciting. or it was0
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In my part of Canadia, the channels I enjoyed watching are now digital and require a special box to decrypt. Since I don't have the box, I can't watch my favorite shows. Rogers took away AMC Fear Fest left me Duck Dynasty.
Edit: Spelling is hard.0
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