Living out in a rural location, on a small island off the coast of BC, cable is a luxury we decided to pass on, choosing instead a life of fresh air and creative activities. We didn’t want the kids coming home and plunking down in front of the tv, like I did when I was their age.  Not to say we don’t watch any shows or movies at all, we signed up for Netflix and are so very glad we did.

We have an abundance of shows and movies at our finger tips, without the huge monthly bill for channels we don’t watch.  Hubby and I have binged several series, and now Netflix has a scale to let you know which shows are considered “bingeworthy” and which ones tend to be savoured slowly.  This just released Netflix Binge Scale, examines the global viewing behaviour of more than 100 serialized TV series across more than 190 countries. The Netflix Binge Scale sheds new light on what binging really looks like around the world, and the different ways viewers binge their favourite TV shows.

Using a scale that ranges from Savour to Devour, the Netflix Binge Scale reveals that when members around the world are committed to finishing a series, they Devour the show, watching roughly two hours of a show a day, finishing a season in five days; when they’re committed to Savouring a show, the watch less each day, taking longer to finish a season.

“As The Binge Scale indicates, the viewing experience of a series can range from the emotional to the thought-provoking,” said Cindy Holland, Vice President of Original Content at Netflix. “Netflix helps you to find a series to binge no matter your mood or occasion, and the freedom to watch that series at your own pace – whether that’s to appreciate the drama of Bloodline or power through Orange is the New Black.”

Well, I guess now all I need to do is decide if I’m feeling bingey or not.