According to Netflix’s website, Netflix’s recommendations system aims to minimize users’ effort to find TV shows and movies that they will enjoy. A variety of factors come into play behind the process that Netflix uses to develop its algorithm. Netflix looks at your viewing history, other people with similar preferences, and other information relevant to the content such as genre, category, actors, and more. Netflix also considers things like the device you’re using to watch shows and movies on Netflix, the amount of time spent watching, and even the time of day you’re watching your chosen content.
Upon creating an account, Netflix prompts users to select some titles they like. This helps Netflix “jump start” its recommendations system. You can opt to choose titles or not. Through time, Netflix will analyze your viewing patterns based on the titles you’ve watched. Netflix also gives tips on how users can improve their recommendations. One is to rate the show or movie they’ve watched with a thumbs up or thumbs down.
If you want a wider selection of titles to choose from, you can look up a particular genre using NetflixMovieSearch to view their list of Netflix movies.
