Netflix Top 10 Feature Rolls out, and Fans Have Questions
02/26/2020 10:31 am EST
Curious
Many fans' first reaction to hearing about Netflix's new feature was curiosity about which shows and movies are on the list right now. Some wondered whether their favorites would be there, and whether that was a good thing or a bad thing.
'Data-Driven'
Many people — particularly those with tech backgrounds — the Top 10 list was an indisputable win for Netflix. They thought it was good to see a company that is famously secretive with its viewership data finally giving users a glimpse at their metrics for once, so fans can make "data-driven" choices about what to watch.
Skepticism
On the other hand, many were hesitant to trust that data. Some thought that it was suspicious to see so many Netflix original series or movies in the Top 10, and they wondered if that information could have been skewed somehow. So far, there is no evidence of tampering.
Promotion
Many disgruntled fans thought that instead of highlighting the shows that were already getting attention, Netflix should be putting its resources into promoting the shows that needed it. This usually came in the form of pleas for their personal Netflix original series.
Congratulations
The new list gave fans a chance to congratulate the cast and creators behind the shows that made it onto Netflix's Top 10. Author Joe Hill, who wrote the comics that Locke and Key is based on, celebrated with fans on Monday.
Disappointment
Some fans were disappointed in the Top 10 list — not in Netflix for creating it, but in the audience for what they put on it. They felt that this only showed them what they did not want to know about the general viewing population's preferences.
Alternatives
Finally, everyone from experts to casual fans had other ideas for improving Netflix's interface. TechCrunch editor Josh Constine, for one, proposed three features of his own that he would like to see Netflix adopt. For now, however, the Top 10 category will have to do.
Netflix's Top 10 list launched worldwide on Monday on the service's website and various apps.
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