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The gamble of a lifetime: Netflix Roulette is your best friend and worst enemy

Published May 28th, 2014 12:50PM EDT
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It seems like the more channels pay TV companies add to their lineups, the harder it is to find something good to watch on TV. The same might be said for Netflix’s digital library of movies and TV shows. Netflix is constantly expanding thanks to new content deals the streaming video giant is always working to secure. But when it comes time to sit down and pick a movie or a new show to watch, however, we often draw a blank.

That’s where Netflix Roulette comes in.

Netflix Roulette is a new site that removes the burden of picking something to watch from the Netflix equation. This luxury comes at a cost, though — you’re at the mercy of random selection and every click is a gamble.

For the true gamblers among us, just load the page and click spin. The site will then scour Netflix’s library and pick a title for you.

Go ahead, try it. We dare you.

Users looking to tip the scales in their favor can set a minimum star rating or even filter results by director, actor or a keyword. Adding in some filters still preserves the element of surprise, but it at least helps assure the user that whatever title is picked will be somewhat appealing.

Netflix Roulette is a fun and infuriating site, and it’s linked below in our source section.

Now, if you need me, I’ll be watching Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore star in “LOL.”

Zach Epstein Executive Editor

Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 15 years. He manages BGR’s editorial team and ensures that best practices are adhered to. He also oversees the Ecommerce team and directs the daily flow of all content. Zach first joined BGR in 2007 as a Staff Writer covering business, technology, and entertainment.

His work has been quoted by countless top news organizations, and he was recently named one of the world's top 10 “power mobile influencers” by Forbes. Prior to BGR, Zach worked as an executive in marketing and business development with two private telcos.