Exactly, the algorithm suggestions actually work when you're not just scrolling the same fifty cable channels. Set up a master list on something like JustWatch or Reelgood to track what's on which service. It stops the "I know I wanted to watch that but where is it" panic. You end up watching complete shows instead of whatever rerun is on at 8pm.

Used to believe they were just being stingy with their tricks. Then I realized some of those secrets are just hard-won lessons they don't want to see wasted on someone who won't put in the work. Makes you wonder who you'd actually be helping.

My friend's cousin got really into flat earth theory after watching some videos... he tried to prove it by saying you can't see the curve from a lake. We just nodded and passed the potato salad.