It’s no secret how much we love Netflix, especially with the year we’ve had. It’s definitely brought us back from the brink of insanity a few times over the quarantine. Maybe even more than a few times. There’s nothing quite like grabbing a bowl of homemade popcorn after a long day, changing into some super-comfy sweats and relaxing on the couch while browsing their extensive collection of shows. (It definitely helps if you know the secret Netflix codes, too.)
Find the remote—because it’s time for some show shufflin’!
What Is Netflix’s New Shuffle Feature?
Picture this: You’ve just finished season 3 of Stranger Things. You’re excited because it was so amazing and bummed because it’s all over. Now you’re in the mood for some new science fiction horror flick, but when left at the hands of Netflix’s incredibly large media library, you find it difficult to navigate. You know your new favorite show is lurking somewhere, but reading all those titles and summaries just overwhelms you.
Well, what if Netflix had a way of deciding for you? Recently, a new “Play Something” shuffle option has appeared on Netflix’s side menus…and it has us thoroughly intrigued.
How Does It Work?
Pressing this button will give Netflix the option to play something it thinks you’ll like, based on an algorithm akin to your “Because You Watched” list. So, for example, if you have watched a good amount of The Great British Baking Show, it might start playing Chef’s Table, a food documentary targeted at your obvious interest in food shows. It gives you what you like without the time and effort of cycling through hundreds and hundreds of options!
Who knows…shuffle may just present you with your next binge-worthy gem!
Inspired By: All in the Family
Edith Bunker cooked comforting dinners like swiss steak for husband Archie Bunker on the television show, All in the Family.
Inspired By: I Love Lucy
Cuban husband Ricky Ricardo requested Latin cuisine like arroz con pollo, even if Lucy didn't know what it was. We think he'd like this Cuban rice and beef dinner, too.
Inspired By: Little House on the Prairie
Caroline Ingalls whipped up hearty food for her family all day long. Farm life requires a filling breakfast, like biscuits and gravy, an energizing lunch and a home-cooked dinner.
Inspired By: Leave it to Beaver
June Cleaver was a quintessential housewife of the 1950s, cooking a homemade dinner for her family every day. We think Beaver would love to come home to this Salisbury steak.
Inspired By: The Andy Griffith Show
Where would Andy Taylor and Opie be without Aunt Bee? Probably starving! We'd love some of her Mayberry-famous pancakes, biscuits and potato casserole right now.
Inspired By: Happy Days
Stop by Arnold's Drive-In for a milk shake or other typical diner fare and chat with Richie Cunningham, Potsie and the Fonz.
Inspired By: Gilligan’s Island
We wouldn't mind being stranded on a tropical island with Gilligan and The Skipper if it meant we could dine on this refreshing, colorful fruit salad.
Inspired By: M*A*S*H*
Private Igor, resident cook at the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, wasn't known for dishing out exceptional food. He had to make due with what he was given. This spam hash is like something he'd serve, but it actually tastes good!
Inspired By: The Brady Bunch
Alice Nelson, the Brady's housekeeper, cooked all kinds of delicious meals for the family, like pork chops. Who could forget Peter's Humphrey Bogart impression of "pork chops and applesauce"?
Inspired By: Lassie
After saving Timmy from the well, Lassie deserves a treat. These drool-worthy dog biscuits are peanut butter-flavored...yum!
Inspired By: The Beverly Hillbillies
Granny was always cooking up something...um...interesting in the Clampett's California home. Our zesty catfish might be a tad more appealing than her catfish and apricot gumbo soup.
Inspired By: The Dick Van Dyke Show
In a classic episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show, Laura Petrie bakes a batch of nut chewy bars for an FBI agent who's on a stakeout. We bet he wasn't used to being served such wonderful treats!
Inspired By: The Lone Ranger
Hi-ho, Silver! After a busy day fighting outlaws in the Wild West, the masked hero and his sidekick, Tonto, deserve a big bowl of cowboy chili.
Inspired By: Hawaii 5-0
Watching Detective Steve McGarrett catch bad guys in the beautiful state of Hawaii has our mouths drooling for Hawaiian food, like this banana-y pot roast.
Inspired By: Dallas
Perhaps the Ewing family would get along if they all gathered together for a slice of Texas pecan pie. This particular recipe won a blue ribbon at the Texas State Fair.
Inspired By: Popeye the Sailor
How did Popeye get so strong? By eating spinach, of course! Eat lots of leafy greens like the sailor did by making this super yummy spinach casserole.
Inspired By: The Love Boat
Set sail on The Pacific Princess with a mai tai in your hand and love in the air.
Inspired By: Bonanza
The Cartwrights need a hearty meal fit for a cowboy after spending all day tending the ranch.
Inspired By: Bewitched
Friends and neighbors didn't know Samantha Stephens' secret—she's a witch! Grab a broom-er, fork- and dig in to this be-witching cheesecake.
Inspired By: Green Acres
City girl Lisa Douglas had a hard time getting used to country life. Her "hotscakes" are practically inedible, but hubby Oliver finds a use for them in other ways. If you do have a hankering for a pile of hotcakes, try ours.
Inspired By: Hogan’s Heroes
A French chef in a German POW camp made lots of tasty dishes in the show, Hogan's Heroes. If commandant Wilhelm Klink wanted to impress guests, chef Louis LeBeau was there to help him do so, making German delicacies such as sauerbraten.
Inspired By: The Addams Family
They're creepy and their kooky, this recipe is spooky! The Addams Family is wacky yet lovable, and this cake reminds us of the cemetery next to their house.The post Netflix Is Testing a Brand-New Shuffle Feature That Will Help You Decide What to Watch appeared first on Taste of Home.
Melany Love