Netflix - thoughts

So Netflix has recently come over to the UK, and I was hoping I could get some US users thoughts on it.

So far they have a pretty decent selection of programs up on it, but not many complete series. Was it the same in the US? Do they roll out more seasons as time goes on? Do they replace programs after a while, or does everything stay up on it all the time?

Also how long does a film normally take between a retail release and a release on netflix?

Is there one standard rate, or can you pay more for a better service? Over here there is just one flat fee of £5.99 p/m.

initially they kept adding, and adding to their streaming collection until Hollywood fought back due to renting = piracy. It's a great service, personally I canceled by subscription after the price increase because I rarely used the service, and I couldn't justify the extra five dollars.

Didn't like it.

The movie selection is all older movies, theres no current releases at all.

The only good thing I liked was the old TV shows you could watch. Thats about it. I already have TMN (the movie network) and they have a channel called MPIX as part of their package which shows old movies so netflix is a waste for me.

Maybe goto netflix webpage ? I dunno. Sign up for the free trial ?

Netflix has to wait for 30 days after a new release to add to their selection. So if you're only interested in new things (which is kinda stupid) then their time release won't be sufficient.

But if you love movies and TV shows in general, then you'll love their ever-expanding library. I don't know much about their UK selections. If it's poor now, eventually they will add more. They typically add something new every week.

The movie selection is all older movies, theres no current releases at all.Skarwolf

That isn't true. Granted they could have more, but they are getting plenty. Currently I have True Grit (remake), Star Trek (remake), the Fighter, Shutter Island, and Iron Man 2 all in my instant queue. That's just a few.

[QUOTE="Skarwolf"]The movie selection is all older movies, theres no current releases at all.worlock77

That isn't true. Granted they could have more, but they are getting plenty. Currently I have True Grit (remake), Star Trek (remake), the Fighter, Shutter Island, and Iron Man 2 all in my instant queue. That's just a few.

Blockbuster!:cry:

Well I finally decided to get it and I like it alot. I can stream the movies that I have been wanting to see and also watch programming that I want to watch. The best part is, no commercials(or not yet).

Maybe goto netflix webpage ? I dunno. Sign up for the free trial ?

Skarwolf

I like Netflix, it has some good shows and movies but not usually the newer or expensive ones.

initially they kept adding, and adding to their streaming collection until Hollywood fought back due to renting = piracy. It's a great service, personally I canceled by subscription after the price increase because I rarely used the service, and I couldn't justify the extra five dollars.

Fightingfan

Admittedly though, it has a really good TV selection that is growing everyday. With the price increase, I was tempted to cancel my subscription, but decided to just downgrade to streaming. It sucks that Hollywood is stonewalling when it comes to movies though. Just charge a lincensing fee and you get money.

[QUOTE="Fightingfan"]

initially they kept adding, and adding to their streaming collection until Hollywood fought back due to renting = piracy. It's a great service, personally I canceled by subscription after the price increase because I rarely used the service, and I couldn't justify the extra five dollars.

Lionheart08

Admittedly though, it has a really good TV selection that is growing everyday. With the price increase, I was tempted to cancel my subscription, but decided to just downgrade to streaming. It sucks that Hollywood is stonewalling when it comes to movies though. Just charge a lincensing fee and you get money.

I love it, use it all the time.

Films tend to come up sporadically, there's no real set time when they're available and they'll go back to DVD only after a while. The more popular a movie is the less likely it'll be available is how it tends to go, but they still have a pretty good selection you can pick through for something to watch.

TV is where it's at though, they're usually added a little after the DVD comes out and it's pretty easy to find all the past seasons for most shows.

Then again, I don't know if they have a different selection in the UK, it may be different for you guys.

I don't have it anymore.

Has every Star Trek Series and has every season of Power Rangers...I'm very happy with the service.

Anything else I find on there is jut a giant bonus :P

I think Netflix agreed to a 56 day wait now for Warner Bros videos. I just like the streaming since it's cheap and i can get it on my computer, phone, PS3, Wii, and BD player.Kurushio

I'm just patiently awaiting for the return of Arrested Development on Netflix. After the dismal year they had, scoring the exclusive rights to air the new episodes has to help them out a bit.

Been on netflix for about 4-5 years.

Best thing since sliced bread.

I only have the streaming service, don't need delivery. I pretty much watch 1 movie per day, and it costs me $7.99 a month.

They add more stuff every month.

It's a fair deal. Their streaming library isn't as good as it used to be, but there are still some newer movies on it that I didn't get to see in theatres. There are also some movies on Netflix that would be hard to find anywhere else.

I'm just patiently awaiting for the return of Arrested Development on Netflix. After the dismal year they had, scoring the exclusive rights to air the new episodes has to help them out a bit.

Hallenbeck77

How cute, you actually think AD will release new stuff after promising it for the past 5 years.

awesome service, when i'm not playing games on my PS3 i'm watching Netflix, i got both streamingand DVD Rental, i'm crazy about movies so it's a great thing to have, and it has Doctor who!!! which is great since i don't get BBC

The selection in my country sucks so I use US Netflix. Watch Breaking Bad!kuraimen

ME too I just finished the first season. Awesome so far.

[QUOTE="kuraimen"]The selection in my country sucks so I use US Netflix. Watch Breaking Bad!ps3theJT

ME too I just finished the first season. Awesome so far.

I like it. They added a lot more to their selection after the price raise. There's many titles you're probably familiar with, along with some more lesser known ones, but it's a good chance to try and watch some new things you might not have otherwise. There's less instant stream titles, but the others you can put on your queue (I don't recall how long it takes). You can stream it on things like your laptop, cell phone, tablet, etc if you have the necessary connection and/or app. I'm pretty sure they have a free trial, so you can just try that?

I use streaming only and find the price to be extremely fair. I watch it nearly every day and they have continually added new shows since I started in 2010. They have removed some content but luckily they haven't removed much of anything I was interested in.

You do kind of have to settle for content that might not necessarily be your top choice, but there's plenty of good stuff to watch.

So Netflix has recently come over to the UK, and I was hoping I could get some US users thoughts on it.

So far they have a pretty decent selection of programs up on it, but not many complete series. Was it the same in the US? Do they roll out more seasons as time goes on? Do they replace programs after a while, or does everything stay up on it all the time?

Also how long does a film normally take between a retail release and a release on netflix?

Is there one standard rate, or can you pay more for a better service? Over here there is just one flat fee of £5.99 p/m.

dommeus

Netflix is awesome, but they keep raising their rates over here. It lead to a massive subscriber backlash that they're still reeling from.

Pro tip: Here's what you do: Get a Netflix account with like 5 people and split the cost. You can all download stuff at the same time.

initially they kept adding, and adding to their streaming collection until Hollywood fought back due to renting = piracy. It's a great service, personally I canceled by subscription after the price increase because I rarely used the service, and I couldn't justify the extra five dollars.

Fightingfan