Netflix Roulette: What Should You Watch on Netflix Today?

For many Netflix users, there always comes a time when they can't find anything to watch in their local catalog. All the suggestions become irrelevant, and even what appears to be popular on the web doesn't attract them. So why not leave it to chance? That's when the Netflix Roulette service steps in. All you have to do to use it is set up a few basic filters and press the Spin button…

Netflix Roulette: Where did it come from?

The story dates back to 2014, when a young developer named Andrew Sampson solved the classic "what to watch on Netflix" problem with a system called Netflix Roulette, which allows streaming service users to "discover" series and movies randomly. The folks at Reelgood contacted Sampson in 2017 to create a similar tool on their site, but ended up acquiring the rights when Sampson confirmed he wasn't interested in continuing to maintain his service. Fast forward to today, and Netflix Roulette remains an essential resource for any user tired of the typical search process and overwhelmed by the constant barrage of suggestions. The best part? It's completely free, no need to create accounts, or even pre-login to Netflix for it to work.

How to use Netflix Roulette

Easier than that, impossible: Enter the site, select a genre (or leave "All Genres" selected), specify if you want movies, shows, or both, set a minimum score by IMDB and/or Reelgood if you wish, and click Spin. Didn't like the result or already seen what it recommends? Another click on Spin Again will bring something new. Most likely if you set scores too high, Netflix Roulette will end up presenting content associated with mainstream, or classic movies we've seen dozens of times.

Another detail to keep in mind is that despite its name, Netflix Roulette is not necessarily limited to Netflix's catalog. For example, in a quick exploration of the science fiction genre I got The Man in the High Castle, an exclusive series from Amazon Prime Video. Reelgood's portal extends the roulette functions to other streaming services, so if you want to focus results on Netflix, you'll need to click "+More", choose Netflix, and go back.

Conclusion

To conclude, Netflix Roulette has a certain preference for US catalogs, so it shouldn't surprise you if one of its recommendations isn't available in your local version. Anyway, we think that's not a reason to stop experimenting with Netflix Roulette. Quite the opposite: it might help you decide what to watch in the next few days in a couple of minutes. Give it a try!

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