Netflix Knows Which Episode Gets You Hooked

Netflix recently released data on the watching habits of their viewers, which reveals that the pilot episode is not the one that gets people hooked! Below the graph is a full list including which episodes hooked viewers. 

Netflix is known for withholding their statistics from the public, so even the fact that they are releasing this is not a common occurrence. However, the results fascinate me. Arrow is a perfect example of a series that does not get going until after episode 8, and even my friend dropped the series around episode 6. On the other hand, fan-favorite Breaking Bad only required two episodes before the typical viewer is hooked. Considering both the series' quality and unanimously positive response from anyone and everyone, chances are, if you plan to watch Breaking Bad, you are going to watch it until the end. The larger number of episodes that Daredevil required did, however, surprise me due to how fast Netflix renewed it, and the series overall popularity. Other than that, these stats are intriguing for sure. Lastly, thanks everyone for the positive response to my new "Netflix Picks" series. Providing it remains this popular, expect a new post every week with a mixture of movies and TV recommendations! What do you think? Please comment below and let me know!

• Arrow - Episode 8
• Bates Motel - Episode 2
• Better Call Saul - Episode 4
• Bloodline - Episode 4
• BoJack Horseman - Episode 5
• Breaking Bad - Episode 2
• Dexter - Episode 3
• Gossip Girl - Episode 3
• Grace & Frankie - Episode 4
• House of Cards - Episode 3
• How I Met Your Mother - Episode 8
• Mad Men - Episode 6
• Marco Polo - Episode 3
• Marvel’s Daredevil - Episode 5
• Once Upon a Time - Episode 6
• Orange is the New Black - Episode 3
• Pretty Little Liars - Episode 4
• Scandal - Episode 2
• Sense8 - Episode 3
• Sons of Anarchy - Episode 2
• Suits - Episode 2
• The Blacklist - Episode 6
• The Killing - Episode 2
• The Walking Dead - Episode 2
• Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Episode 4

Source: IGN.com

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Netflix Picks: 3 Movies to Watch on Netflix

Netflix is the most popular service for video streaming with literally thousands of TV shows and movies to watch, and the content that they provide is constantly changing, so today, I present a new series of posts: "Netflix Picks." It is a post series where I pick several movies or TV shows on Netflix that you might have overlooked. Even if you do not have Netflix, these are three great films that you should check out. Let’s get started.

Note: The following movies are available on North American (and possibly other regions) as of 9/22/15.  

The Sixth Sense

Before M. Night Shyamalan made awful movies, he made modern classics like The Sixth Sense. The film follows a young boy named Cole Sear, who can see strange things that others cannot, which frightens his mother. Psychiatrist, Dr. Malcolm Crowe, is hired to talk to the boy about what he sees and what might be causing it. However, everything is not as it first seems.

If you have yet to see The Sixth Sense, you have probably already had the film spoiled by now. However, if you have not been spoiled, you need to watch The Sixth Sense as soon as possible, because someone somewhere will spoil the film. It is a given, and if you are lucky enough to next to nothing about it, go watch it. It is one of the most intriguing films that I have seen, and Haley Joel Osment, gives an excellent child performance.

107 minutes

August 6, 1999

Ip Man

After The Raid, Ip Man is the quintessential martial arts film that everyone should watch at least once. The film stars Donnie Yen, so you might recognize him as being one of the stars of the upcoming Star Wars side-story, Rouge One, and if you are a Star Wars fan, Ip Man should give you an idea of just how kick*ss he is going to be in that film. Ip Man’s story is loosely inspired by the life of Ip Man, master of the martial art Wing Chun, and the man that taught Bruce Lee. While the film takes some drastic changes from history, the action direction is some of the finest you will ever see. For more about Ip Man, read my full review here.

108 minutes

18 December 2008

Breakfast at Tiffany's

From back when romance movies were actually good, Breakfast at Tiffany's is one of Audrey Hepburn most famous films and for good reason. While it may not be her best film or even the best romantic comedy-drama from the era, it is leaps and bounds ahead of just about all of the schmaltzy romcoms of today. As always, Hepburn is a delight in the lead role, as her grace and wit shine bright throughout the film.

October 5, 1961

115 minutes

Have you seen any of these films? Are you interested in them now? Please comment below and let me know.

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