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Netflix Jail 

Netflix's irritating business practice where they release TV Anime series they Acquired/Co-Produced Internationally, months after its original run on Japanese TV and Netflix Japan instead of Simulcasting weekly.

Episodes of these shows are released on Netflix outside of Japan, either as a full season after its original run or in parts that are released over the following months.

While this release style is acceptable for Netflix's ONA (Original Net Anime) series, this release style causes fans to pirate these anime series on Illegal anime streaming sites during the show's original run on Japanese TV and Netflix Japan.

Notable Examples of TV Anime that were stuck in Netflix Jail: Carole and Tuesday, Beastars and Little Witch Academia.
Person 1: Hey Man, I can't wait for Great Pretender to come out on Netflix!!!
Person 2: Sorry man, but the show is in Netflix Jail. That means that you're gonna have to wait for the show to end in Japan to come out on Netflix.
Person 1: Dammit Netflix!!!!
Netflix Jail by DuwangKaizer June 2, 2020

Netflix Syndrome

A chronic condition where one is unable to make a definitive decision when presented with an abundance of options.
Alvin: What would you like to eat? Chinese, Italian, Indian, Sushi, Mexican, Tex-Mex...

Dani: I don't know! There are too many options. You decide for me.

Alvin: You are officially diagnosed with Netflix Syndrome.
Netflix Syndrome by arfy900 June 4, 2016

Netflix and Chill

when he says he wants to netflix and chill but you realize he has no TV
Netflix and Chill by zek123 July 2, 2016

Fuckin' Netflix 

The exclamation shouted after you hear Netflix has cancelled your favorite show.
Santa Clarita Diet was cancelled? FUCKIN' NETFLIX!!!!

Netflix Friend

When one or more of a Netflix subscription holder's acquaintances (not necessarily friends) 'shares' the account for his or her own pleasure.
Joe: "Dude my mom looked on my Netflix and I'm in deep shit because it said I watched American Pie!"
Steve: "It was probably Dave, freaking douche. Why do you like him?"
Joe: "He's just a Netflix friend. I hate him"
Steve: "How did he get your password?"
Joe: "He begged me for days because he couldn't wait to see the newest House of Cards. Fuckin' lying bitch"
Netflix Friend by e.e. cummings October 6, 2013
A video streaming service which is the reason I'm single.
Friend: Dude you should move out of your mom's basement.
Me: But she pays for my netflix.