How Long Would It Take To Watch Everything On Netflix

Netflix. We all love it, right? Endless scrolling. Binge-watching until your eyes turn square. But have you ever wondered... just how endless is it?

Let's say you're suddenly unemployed. Or maybe you won the lottery. Either way, you have unlimited time. Your mission? Watch EVERYTHING on Netflix.

The Great Netflix Binge: A Time Commitment

Estimates vary. Some say there are about 6,000 titles. Others claim it's closer to 17,000. Let's be conservative and go with, say, 10,000. Just for fun.

Now, most movies are roughly 90 minutes. Shows average around 45 minutes per episode. Let’s just average it to a neat 60 minutes per title.

That’s 10,000 hours. Sounds like a lot. Wait, it gets better (or worse, depending on your dedication).

Crunching the Numbers

10,000 hours is about 417 days. That’s over a year! Just watching Netflix, non-stop. Forget sleep. Forget eating. Forget seeing sunlight.

Okay, okay, we need to factor in some basics. Let's assume you need 8 hours of sleep a day. You're only human (probably).

That leaves you with 16 hours of viewing time. Now, it's going to take you approximately 625 days. That's nearly two years!

Adding in Real-Life Requirements

Two years is a long time to dedicate to just Netflix. What about bathroom breaks? Eating? Stretching your legs so they don't fall off?

Let's factor in 2 hours a day for all that. Down to 14 hours. Now, we're looking at about 714 days. Almost two years and four months!

And this is assuming that Netflix doesn’t add anything new. Which, let's be honest, it does. Constantly.

The Unpopular Opinion: Is It Worth It?

Here’s the thing... is watching everything on Netflix even a good idea? I'm going to say something controversial: probably not.

Think of all the documentaries about obscure topics. The reality shows featuring people you’d actively avoid in real life. Do you really need to see it all?

Maybe it's better to curate your viewing experience. Focus on the gems. The critically acclaimed shows. The movies everyone's talking about.

The Joy of Missing Out (JOMO)

The truth is, there's a certain freedom in knowing you won't watch everything. It's called JOMO. The Joy Of Missing Out.

You don’t need to see that 12-season show about competitive dog grooming. Unless, you know, you're into that kind of thing. No judgement.

Instead, maybe you can read a book. Or learn a new language. Or, dare I say, go outside and touch grass. The possibilities are endless!

So, How Long? And Should You Even Try?

Realistically, watching everything on Netflix is a lifetime commitment. And a commitment to a lot of questionable content.

My advice? Pick a show. Binge it responsibly. Then, go outside. The world is waiting.

Unless, of course, there’s a new season of Stranger Things. Then all bets are off.