Jason Snell

Just posted on Six Colors: My unsuccessful journey into Netflix’s ad tier

https://sixcolors.com/post/2025/04/my-unsuccessful-journey-into-netflixs-ad-tier/

My unsuccessful journey into Netflix’s ad tier

So, last month, in a fit of pique over the continual increases in the cost of a Netflix plan, I decided to cancel Netflix. This is a big deal because I’ve been a Netflix subscriber since the …

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Apr 1, 2025 at 4:10pmWeb
Show threadRob TarrApr 1, 2025
@jsnell Oof. That’s dreadful. Thank you for your service.
Show threadSteven ArenbergApr 1, 2025
@jsnell Yes, we can’t go back to ads. Hulu/Disney with ads is offering a $2.99/month deal that I considered, but I knew I couldn't stomach the ads.
Show threadB OApr 1, 2025
@jsnell sail the high seas, arrrr
Show threadDave JohnsonApr 1, 2025
@jsnell Stronger man than me...
Show threadChris WoodApr 1, 2025
@jsnell Mean Mr. Netflix has the flat next door to the Mustards.
Show threadSageApr 1, 2025
@jsnell I hadn’t watched anything on Prime Video since they brought in the ad tier, so when “Last One Laughing UK” came out last month (I think you will love this show if you haven’t seen it already!) I decided to try watching without upgrading, and holy hell I’d forgotten how obnoxious ads are
Show threadJay PApr 1, 2025
@sageolson @jsnell Agreed. That being said, I'm still not paying Amazon to avoid their ads out of protest.
And even though LOL UK has such a dream cast, no version of LOL can hold a candle to Documental.