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To feel I’m Missing Out By Not Having Netflix?

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CurlersShirley · 18/07/2025 18:43

There were discussions recently in social media about certain high profile series recently like Adolescence’ and I couldn’t join in cos I don’t have Netflix.

Another thread’s been started on here this afternoon about a Netflix series which from the OP’s description I must say sounds good. AIBU to feel I’m missing out for not having Netflix?

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UnderCoverB0ss · 22/07/2025 22:59

As others have said, a completely solvable situation.

Magnir · 22/07/2025 22:50

It is a bit of a weird thread, it's only about £6 isn't it for a month to watch these things then cancel

KenAdams · 22/07/2025 22:08

What a weird thread. Get it if you want to watch stuff then

Laura95167 · 22/07/2025 22:04

Well get netflix then

DashboardConfession · 22/07/2025 18:50

Yes, you are missing out because it means you haven't seen Dept. Q.

Cantabulous · 22/07/2025 18:46

If you wilfully misunderstand, ignore information, make unfounded accusations and generally pick fights @MasterBeth then you can hardly complain when someone else is rude back to you.

MasterBeth · 22/07/2025 14:48

Cantabulous · 22/07/2025 13:29

£10 bottle of wine pays for my friend’s Netflix for two months so actually I think I’ve been ripped off. I shall render them a bill, courtesy of the ever cheerful though strangely friendless @MasterBeth

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Mean and rude.

Cantabulous · 22/07/2025 13:29

MasterBeth · 22/07/2025 11:51

It's funny how the people who forget how transactional some people are in their friendships are never the ones who pick up the bill...

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£10 bottle of wine pays for my friend’s Netflix for two months so actually I think I’ve been ripped off. I shall render them a bill, courtesy of the ever cheerful though strangely friendless @MasterBeth

404PageNotFound · 22/07/2025 12:10

I've had it in the past, keep meaning to resubscribe but not got around to it as DP has Amazon and Disney+. I do want to watch the rest of Squid Game though.

MasterBeth · 22/07/2025 11:51

Cantabulous · 22/07/2025 09:54

Well it’s only happened once so far and I paid for the wine, so my conscience is clear!

I forget how transactional some people are in their friendships…

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It's funny how the people who forget how transactional some people are in their friendships are never the ones who pick up the bill...

Cantabulous · 22/07/2025 09:54

MasterBeth · 19/07/2025 09:59

Sure.

But not very friendly to let your friends pay for it all the time.

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Well it’s only happened once so far and I paid for the wine, so my conscience is clear!

I forget how transactional some people are in their friendships…

frontwoman001 · 19/07/2025 10:20

I'm very happy to have Netflix at the moment, I have watched quite a few Korean TV shows; Squid Game, The 8 Show, The Atyptical Family, Heavenly Ever After, The Trunk, Coffee Prince.

Also saw The Good Place through Netflix.

And I don't think Friends is on there anymore.

MasterBeth · 19/07/2025 09:59

Cantabulous · 18/07/2025 23:12

Blimey, that’s a bit harsh! It’s nice watching shows together isn’t it? Like, friendly?

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Sure.

But not very friendly to let your friends pay for it all the time.

Cantabulous · 18/07/2025 23:12

MasterBeth · 18/07/2025 20:03

There is no better reason to have friends than to sponge off them, after all

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Blimey, that’s a bit harsh! It’s nice watching shows together isn’t it? Like, friendly?

Jumpingthruhoops · 18/07/2025 22:55

CurlersShirley · 18/07/2025 18:43

There were discussions recently in social media about certain high profile series recently like Adolescence’ and I couldn’t join in cos I don’t have Netflix.

Another thread’s been started on here this afternoon about a Netflix series which from the OP’s description I must say sounds good. AIBU to feel I’m missing out for not having Netflix?

Adolescence is excellent. There's a reason it's just been nominated for 13 Emmy awards.

I love Netflix. Yes, it's another 'subscription' - but a lot of content for £5.99 pm - and I wouldn't be without it now.

Magnir · 18/07/2025 22:31

Just have it for a month or two, there are one good things but there is also an awful lot of rubbish

FancyCatSlave · 18/07/2025 22:26

It’s not a life long commitment- if you can afford it then have it for a bit. And cancel if you don’t rate it.

TerrierCollector · 18/07/2025 22:24

I find the only good stuff on it is older stuff I’ve already seen. They used to do some good original shows like Breaking Bad and The OA, but it’s mostly dross now, but you might feel differently, and it’s only a fiver for the basic package, so why not give it a go?

nomas · 18/07/2025 22:22

Adolescence was over hyped. You didn’t miss much.

Weekmindedfool · 18/07/2025 22:17

Gosh, how might you solve this conundrum?

Okiedokie123 · 18/07/2025 22:15

So....... subscribe to Netflix. If you want to.
I never have. Sometimes it bothers me cos there is a show I fancy watching (usually cos everyone else wont shut up about it lol) but then a week later the conversation has moved on and so have I. I havent got a tv licence either even further limiting my choices but again Im rarely bothered. I watch other stuff instead.

SleeplessInsomniac · 18/07/2025 21:30

I've always cycled through the various subscription services. So, Amazon prime Oct to December as I'm buying Christmas presents then anyway. Netflix from just before Christmas to January /February and I catch up on anything I've missed during the year as they tend to be available for ages after release. Never have more than 1 service at a time, and sometimes none at all. At the moment we have none. DD looking forward to the new series of Wednesday and DS and I are both looking forward to Stranger Things so ill probably subscribe when they are released.

MariLlwyd · 18/07/2025 21:15

Some dross of course, but stuff like Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul and the Scandi Noir classics are sublime.

Nchangeo · 18/07/2025 21:08

Yes you are. Currently enjoying the train wreck series. Poop boat was epic 😱

ldgso · 18/07/2025 21:03

Yes, you are missing out. I love Netflix. Definitely sign up.