In my experience Netflix only checks if you're alive for certain content, not all. I believe it has to do with the licensing model, if they're paying someone fo

In my experience Netflix only checks if you're alive for certain content, not all. I believe it has to do with the licensing model, if they're paying someone for the right to stream that episode they want to check you haven't fallen asleep. So I'm pretty sure it's a money-saving technique, not concern for your wellbeing.