Is Netflix Still Worth It?
Worth it for weekly active viewers — rotate it for occasional watchers
The Full Picture
Netflix has the deepest content library of any streaming service, but the value calculation changed after the 2023 price hikes and password-sharing crackdowns. For households that watch several times a week, it's still strong value. Occasional viewers are better off rotating streaming services — subscribe for 2-3 months, cancel, switch to another, repeat.
✓ Pros
- Deepest content library across streaming platforms
- Original series quality remains among the best in the industry
- Offline downloads for travel
- Multiple simultaneous streams on standard and premium plans
✗ Cons
- Standard plan with ads feels like a regression
- Password sharing between households is now blocked
- Rotating cancellations and re-subscriptions interrupt ongoing series
- Content licensing gaps mean beloved shows disappear
VerdictZio says: DEPENDS — Worth it for weekly active viewers — rotate it for occasional watchers
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Deepest content library across streaming platforms
Standard plan with ads feels like a regression
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