Netflix to try to rank movies and shows based on their popularity

Nobody will ever know how many people have watched a given show or movie on Netflix, as disclosure of such information could prevent Netflix from taking the habit of canceling its beloved television shows, but the streaming service new system of "Top 10 Lists" that will rank the shows and movies in particular categories based on their popularity. It comes from Varietywhich indicates that the system will be tested in the UK "this quarter" (so in the coming months) and presented as an attempt to be "more transparent" with users and content producers about what people are watching Actually. It would also have the added benefit of putting some social pressure on Netflix users, as they might feel more compelled to watch, for example, Triple border if you know that everyone is watching it.

Along with this announcement, Netflix also revealed (inaccurate, obviously unconfirmed) audience figures, such as "45 million member households" watched The Umbrellas Academy in its first four weeks, and "52 million member households" watched the Triple border. This is part of a new Netflix commitment to show that its current pattern of program and movie ignorance for the benefit of exclusive originals actually works. Of course, Netflix said that 52 million people were watching Triple border is actually the same as saying, "Trust us, Triple border is really popular! But perhaps having more real numbers (and ranking systems) will make investors feel good. This is the most important thing anyway.