Whether you are hanging out with your friends or having a water cooler chat with your teammates, there is always that question which revolves around a popular Netflix show. Maybe it’s a hot topic that the show is covering or a particular scene which is emotional. I always feel that there is a tone of monotony that can get quite boring after a while. In this blog, I cover three reasons why I choose not to watch Netflix.
Losing a sense of focus
Many people would think that the cost of Netflix would be much more, especially during a cost of living crisis. Entertainment in mass abundance can have its downsides, as you choose comfort over hard work, which would make your problems harder in the future. We also end up watching more than we should, leading to a lack of exercise and tired sense after a marathon of binge-watching shows.
Depressing content
You may notice shows with dark lighting, muted visuals, and a sense of sadness. Most content doesn’t offer any value, especially if you’ve had a rough day. This is harmful to those who may not have many networks outside work or school and negatively shapes the worldview. Sadly, it’s the same within our general media, regardless of streaming services or mediums.
It is addictive
This ties to the binge-watching nature of the platform, as to see your favourite show in bulk, you would spend four or five hours watching it. Sometimes you may miss a task, and other times you may be in a state of being hooked. There is a certain sense of binge, watching the show at rapid speeds and being the first to do so, as it’s quite addicting and harmful to other aspects of your life. Some of it might be related to social isolation or physical inactivity, which are not good for our health.
I love this article. It is so true how the media sends a negative message out to watchers. I have Netflix and Prime, but I don’t watch it as much and I can’t remember when I last watched normal TV.
I find that there is too much corruption and mind control.