r/netflix • u/LeonNeuton • Aug 07 '25

News Article "The Internet tantrums have begun." -Thanks to Netflix's New split release model.

One common point of contention among both critics and viewers of the new season of Wednesday is Netflix's decision to split the release into two parts. As the first four episodes set up a satisfying new mystery, many feel the mid-season cutoff is abrupt and disrupts the show's momentum, leaving viewers with an "unsatisfying appetizer" rather than a complete meal.

"Fans will have to wait until Wednesday, Sept. 3, for Wednesday Season 2, Part 2 – which will conclude with episodes five through eight."

With so many taking it to the Internet streets; Is the uproar warranted? Or are we just spoiled brats moonlighting as binge divas?

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u/puppypupperoon Aug 07 '25

pretty sure they do it so that most people will pay for at least 2 months of subscription

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u/TeslasAndComicbooks Aug 07 '25

Of course that’s why they do it. There’s no value to them for people who subscribe for a month then bounce.

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u/Shellsallaround Aug 07 '25

Wait until season 2 pt2 streams. Sign up for Netflix after, watch all of Wednesday season 2. Netflix solved nothing.

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u/josiahpapaya Aug 08 '25

Compare the Netflix model to video games.

Okay take a journey with me here. I have 2 examples. Diablo V and The Avengers. In Canada, both of those games were $130 to preorder them. Not that there was a limited supply, cause it’s digital. Not to have a hard copy. Just so that the second the game goes live, you can join the chaos. They throw in a special skin or some in-game currency as a thank you.

Both of those games are terrible. I actually purchased Diablo because I’m an elder-millennial and I grew up with the franchise. Worst 130 bucks I’ve ever spent and I learned my lesson.

Avengers on the other hand was actually SO bad that you can’t even buy it anymore. I think I bought it for 9 dollars last summer because i read its being removed from the PS online store. I’ve never played it, just wanted to have it….

Anyway. My point is that companies like game developers and streaming services can reasonably depend on people needing things NOW.

There may be a sizeable portion of people who will wait an extra 6 weeks to see the show because they have restraint. But they can also depend on many people to be impatient or lazy, or both.