My Netflix journey
By rsa101
@rsa101 (40429)
Philippines
August 27, 2025 1:22am CST
I learned about them way before pandemic started. I was the only one that subscribed when my wife discouraged me from subscribing. But since l got hooked with a series back then I decided to subscribe after one month free trial expired. When pandemic came and lockdowns where imposed we have no form of entertainment and our cable went on and off and since it was lockdown no one was available for it to be repaired. That is why we turned to Netflix for entertainment alternative. From then on my wife was convinced that subscribing to it was best and we were able to enjoy and since our tv was Netflix ready already we can enjoy it on big screen. Now it looks my wife is more hooked on it than me.
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@Iam_jauntyjen (5403)
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27 Aug
I subscribed to Netflix about two years ago, but after getting hooked on Marie Kondo, I started noticing our home gradually emptying—our stuff just kept disappearing! On top of that, I was cooped up just watching movies that I was not fruitful. Hence, I unsubscribed,
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@DaddyEvil (160026)
• United States
27 Aug
I don't subscribe to any pay channels. I watch them for free if I'm interested in something.
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@rsa101 (40429)
• Philippines
28 Aug
@DaddyEvil I dont recall you have offered it to me?
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@DaddyEvil (160026)
• United States
27 Aug
@rsa101 We don't have cable or free-to-air channels, either. We only use the internet.
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@DaddyEvil (160026)
• United States
28 Aug
@rsa101 You can do it, too. I've offered you the link before.
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@allknowing (154217)
• India
27 Aug
My TV has that ffacility to watch Netflix but I have not subscribed.
What I get through TV Channels satisfies me In fact I hardly use any of those several channels except may be news and Sony
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@allknowing (154217)
• India
27 Aug
@rsa101 As long as you are satisfied that matters
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@luisadannointed (9457)
• Philippines
25 Sep
I got addicted to Netflix during pandemic.
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@luisadannointed (9457)
• Philippines
26 Sep
@rsa101 During pandemic I am more stress, my boss keep nagging and shouting over the phone, meetings is up to 12 AM in the morning. I feel like dying. I am glad I quit.
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@rsa101 (40429)
• Philippines
26 Sep
@luisadannointed l guess during the first few months of the lockdowns there was nothing we could do but be hooked on entertaining ourselves to TV.
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@RasmaSandra (89772)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Aug
Since I live from my SS to my SS I don't take any subscriptions, There is plenty of videos, DVDs, and YouTube for me, Glad you are enjoying the Netflix,
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@Traceyjayne (5764)
• United Kingdom
27 Aug
The Mister wasn’t keen on Netflix and it took me ages to persuade him. He still shrugs if I mention watching something on there….although he has caved in a few times. I tend to binge watch during the week when he is away at work.
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@YuleimaVzla (1869)
• Maracaibo, Venezuela
28 Aug
Here in Venezuela, eight out of every 10 people have Netflix. I am really the only one who doesn't have Netflix because it seems to me that it is more of a fad than anything, although I must consider that it does have some series.That they are very good, there is no denying that, but it is not something I can get hooked on.
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@rsa101 (40429)
• Philippines
28 Aug
I guess it’s similar to when cable TV was a decent alternative to free-to-air channels for getting a clear signal because it was connected to a cable. But now, it’s losing its popularity. I know it will eventually fade away, but for now, it seems to dominate as many movies are released here to gain more visibility rather than being marketed through cinemas.
@ogbenishyna44 (897)
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31 Aug
Yea women ill always be hooked to Netflix more than men. Enjoy the package.
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@rsa101 (40429)
• Philippines
3 Sep
I was the one who got hooked first, while my wife was strongly against it. However, during the pandemic, when Cable TV had issues, I introduced her to watching Netflix instead of dealing with the frustration of no entertainment during the lockdown. She ended up loving it so much that she became the one hooked, and she still is to this day.
@Soobinah (179)
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27 Aug
During pandemic my sister and I decided to stay at my uncle's house. my cousin subscribed to netflix so everyday we do watch movies until midnight. We start watching movies at 9am. We also cooked food for snacks while watching movies. and that's the reason why i gained 10kilos weight before.
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