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Here's the secret to Netflix: A "masterpiece" is in the eye of the beholder. A masterpiece to some is not to another. Roma is one example: it clearly is mast

Here's the secret to Netflix: A "masterpiece" is in the eye of the beholder. A masterpiece to some is not to another. Roma is one example: it clearly is masterfully done. Film critics love it. I loved it and it resonated with me. Have you seen it yet? Maybe you think it's "mediocre". I liked Bird Box because it was apocalyptic and dealt with the downfall of society, a common theme in this genre. I don't care if anyone else liked it or didn't, the film was made for me. I see Netflix just released Kingdom. I have loved it so far. I could list dozens of shows and movies that I have been extremely thrilled with. Will everyone else? I. Don't. Care. As long as Netflix keeps pumping in the fantastic content, people will continue to subscribe. I think you just need to look harder in Netflix. Try some British shows like Marcella or The Bodyguard.

pishpash 8y ago
That's exactly it, they can exploit the efficiencies of personalized masterpieces. Theaters and other pre-packaged distribution channels can't. Netflix only has to make a crap load of content available to cover all the content space. The average quality according to any particular user doesn't have to be good if their recommendation engine can find your niche. Think what the average quality of YouTube is.
mostlysimilar 8y ago
I agree. I'm always surprised by the number of people I encounter who have negative opinions of Netflix's original content, both online and in discussions in person. I've been very happy with Netflix's originals and think they're top-notch. They have actually solidified my subscription--if they continue to produce shows at the rate and quality they have been, they have a customer for life in me.