Netflix Canada reveals what (and how) we binged in 2017

By Sonya Davidson

Canadians watched A LOT of Netflix this past year and the popular streaming service just released some interesting data on just what got most of our attention in 2017. What immediately caught our attention was January 1st being the most popular streaming day of the year! Canada also ranked second globally for having the most members to binge Netflix every single day.

Who are these dedicated Netflix users? One dedicated Netflix subscriber watched The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 361 times this past year! WOW...but no judging. 

So, it's not just about what we watch, it's also about how we watch! Here are some fun findings, and great conversation starters at your company holiday party! 

The Shows We Devoured in 2017²

We took an escape from reality in 2017 by devouring (watching more than two hours per day) drama series likes of Greenleaf, Suburra: Blood on Romeand Ingobernable. The question of ‘whodunit’ (and didn’t do it) in The Keepers and The Confession Tapes also had us watching with might.

The Shows We Savoured in 2017³

We needed a laugh this year and found that solace by savouring (watching less than two hours per day) shows like Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, Friends from College and Big Mouth. We also took care to enjoy the splendor of The Crown (it is a visual feast fit for a queen after all).

The Shows That Got Us Cheating in 2017⁴

We couldn’t resist the thrill of a thrill and shamelessly watched ahead of our significant others on Narcos, Ozark, Black Mirror and more (don’t tell Marty).

The Shows That Brought Us Together in 2017⁵

Whether for the adventure, Chief Hopper or bromance (#DadSteve), Netflix members ranked Stranger Things as the top show to watch together as a family. Nostalgia also scored top points for family watching via Fuller House and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.

Methodology:

¹ Popularity based on the average daily viewing hours per member between November 1, 2016 and November 1, 2017

^2/3 Series viewed less than two hours per day were identified as ‘savored.’ Series viewed more than two hours per day were identified as ‘devoured.’ Data was inclusive of new show or new season launches of Netflix originals from November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017 only. Additional information on the Netflix Binge Scale here.

⁴ Based on more than 60,000 survey responses from Netflix members between October 24-30, 2017. The sample is representative of an adult population who watch TV shows as a couple in 32 countries. The survey included new show or new season launches of Netflix originals from November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017 only.

⁵ Based on more than 60,000 survey responses from Netflix members between October 24-30, 2017. The sample is representative of an adult population who watch TV shows with their family in 32 countries. The survey included new show or new season launches of Netflix originals from November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017 only.