Netflix Review 2023

Netflix has ruled the streaming service industry despite new companies, like Disney+ or Peacock, joining the on-demand streaming game.

We don’t necessarily like the price tag on the monthly subscription of Netflix, but you do get what you pay for (and it still maintains the title of best streaming service). You get access to over 6,000 titles, giving you hours of bingeable entertainment. 

Let’s get into the details to find out if Netflix is worth the monthly cost for you and your family.

Netflix has four plans to choose from: Basic with Ads for $7 per month, Basic for $10, Standard for $15.50, and Premium for $20.

Although $20 is costly compared to other on-demand services, there’s no better service than this to watch hours upon hours of great entertainment. Prepare to find yourself binge-watching more often than not.

The Basic Plan with Ads and Basic Plan are perfect for the money-savers, but you won’t get to watch Squid Game in high definition (HD). Both are also plans made for one since you can only stream one device at a time.

If you want HD and plan to share an account with your roommate or your significant other, then the Standard plan at is the way to go.

But if the whole family wants to watch their own Netflix movie or TV show on their device, then the Premium Plan will have your family set.

Also, your Netflix account allows you to create five profiles. So you won’t have to worry about getting your child’s suggestions of Fuller House or Victorious getting in the way of your browsing experience.

We know it’s hard for the younger generation to understand ... but some people out there are still ordering physical DVDs and Blu-ray discs (what are those?).

Currently, almost two million subscribers are using Netflix’s DVD-by-mail rental service.

Maybe grandma and grandpa would like this plan and could choose from a vast catalog of DVD and Blu-ray titles from Star Trek: Discovery to Dune to The Jungle Cruise.

Plans range depending on if you want to be able to rent one or two discs at once.

Netflix has new, old, and original content in a variety of genres, such as comedy, documentaries, crime TV drama, romance, sci-fi and horror, reality, animated series, and action.

Your eldest son will be able to watch Dave Chappelle’s comedy special, your toddler will be entertained with lots of animated movies like Trolls, and you can watch Wedding Crashers or Glass Onion.

Netflix TV shows include the following:

Netflix movies include the following:

If you want to learn more about the kids content on Netflix and its excellent parental controls, head on over to our best streaming services for kids piece. Netflix won the No. 1 spot for the best service for your little ones.

Netflix is top-notch when it comes to Originals. Why? Because Netflix produces Original content with famous directors, producers, and actors.

And wow, they make for some great TV shows and movies. So great that lots of Netflix’s Original titles become popular and known. Current popular Netflix Original shows include the following:

• The Crown
• The Umbrella Academy
• Emily In Paris
• The Watcher (with Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, and Jennifer Coolidge)
• The Great British Baking Show
• Ginny & Georgia
• The Recruit
• Virgin River (with Alexandra Breckenridge)

Current popular Netflix Original movies include the following:

• The Pale Blue Eyes (with Christian Bale)
• Glass Onion (with Daniel Craig, Kate Hudson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dave Bautista, and more)
• Enola Holmes 2 (with Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill)
• Luckiest Girl Alive (with Mina Kunis)
• Matilda (with Emma Thompson)

Unfortunately, you’ll have to go elsewhere for your HBO or SHOWTIME. Just get HBO Max through its own app, and you’ll get all of HBO’s older Original series on top of HBO Max’s new Originals.

Netflix is an on-demand service and doesn’t provide live TV channels. But you can find binge-worthy sports series and movies.

Netflix includes the following sports content:

If you’re interested in a live TV streaming service with lots of sports channels, check out our top streaming services for sports. Just make sure to put together an awesome man cave before you start streaming.

If your mom is obsessed with telenovelas like mine, your mamá will love Netflix.

Netflix has a Spanish-language genre, and if you (the daughter or son of the telenovela-loving mother who gets lassoed into watching these shows with her) don’t speak Spanish, there are subtitle options.

Some Spanish-language series and movies on Netflix are the following:

Netflix’s international content is diverse and unique to an on-demand streaming service. It’s also a nice break from American titles if you’d like to venture off and visit other countries virtually.

Here are some popular international titles you can expect on Netflix:

Pretty much all devices are compatible with the Netflix app, as long as you’re connected to the internet. Most mobile phones, tablets, smart TVs, and gaming consoles allow you to download the Netflix app.

But remember, you can only stream on one to four devices at a time depending on your plan. Here are a few streaming devices to choose from:

Netflix suggests you have at least a 3 Mbps internet connection to stream and 5 Mbps for HD quality while using the app. If you have two simultaneous streams, you will need 10 Mbps for HD quality. (Not sure what internet speed you have? Test it out with our tool.)

If you want uninterrupted streaming, Tyler Abbott has a few internet provider suggestions for you.

Open up Netflix, and you’ll be welcomed with a user interface that’s simple, seamless, and intuitive.

Find your convenient tabs at the top of Home, TV Shows, Movies, New & Popular, and My List. Now Netflix includes a new tab: Browse by Languages.

Scroll down, and you’ll find series and movies categorized by Popular on Netflix, Trending Now, Comedies, Familiar Favorites, Small Town Charm, Documentaries, and more.

One feature we love: when you watch a movie, such as 21 Jump Street, there will be a category on your homepage of Because You Watched 21 Jump Street. You’ll find similar movies like Pineapple Express and Me Time (a Netflix Original featuring Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg).

We also like the search bar. Netflix won’t tell you if a title isn’t available. Instead, it will suggest other movies or TV series similar to the one you're looking for.

Recently, Netflix has seen more competition with Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+, just to name a few. But there is no other on-demand streaming service that is as well-rounded as Netflix.

You’ll find excellent movies and series, incredible Original content, and a one of the best interfaces on Netflix. These are the reasons why it has a high price tag among the rest.

Netflix is the best option for families, those who love exclusive content, those who love the idea of over 6,000+ titles to choose from, and those who love to binge-watch. Tons of positive user reviews don’t lie.

If this doesn’t sound like you or you’d like to see your other options, check out our full review on the best streaming services. And if you'd like a streaming service with live channels, we have a list of the best live TV streaming service providers.