By Lucky Felder
Netflix was one of the first apps to make streaming a popular form of entertainment consumption. For a monthly payment, subscribers could view countless Netflix originals, plus many well-beloved classics. On the assigned release date, all the episodes of a new season were dropped. Instead of tuning in for ten weeks in a row, left longing for the next episode of their favorite show, Netflix users could binge-watch as they please.
However, in the more recent years, especially 2025, Netflix has been accumulating annoyance from its subscribers. When scrolling through media platforms, I’ve encountered numerous grievances and negative posts, all leading to the same question: “Why are all of the new shows on Netflix beinge released in multiple parts?” This release tactic is especially prominent in the more popular shows because Netflix seeks to keep viewers excited and engaged. For example, at the end of this year, the long-awaited final season of “Stranger Things” will roll out in three parts as an effort to increase its buzz.
For many, having to wait for part two or even three was an unwelcome and disappointing change that did quite the opposite of what Netflix intended. Following the introduction of splitting up shows into parts, viewers began to express that the only effect this new strategy had was to decrease their interest. Not to mention, most shows already take two to three-year breaks between seasons.
Safe to say, Netflix was a big turkey in 2025. Perhaps the new year will restore Netflix to its former glory, a time when the chronic binge-watchers thrived!