Netflix introduces new feature that picks a random show or movie for you to watch

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Stuck on what to watch next? Netflix is here to help

Netflix Play Something
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We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a free weekend or a cozy night in, Netflix has killed more minutes than we can count thanks to overwhelming us with its seemingly endless library of movies and shows. Now, there’s a solution to the procrastination involved in picking something to watch. Introducing... Play Something.

Netflix’s new feature does exactly what it says on the tin. Play Something can be found under your profile on the user screen, by scrolling up on the homepage, or as a button on the sidebar.

Once you click it, you’ll be whisked away into one of several options: a new movie or first episode of a TV show, a movie or show you haven’t watched in a while, or an episode from a show you picked up and maybe dropped halfway through.

As of writing, Play Something appears to be slowly rolling out in different territories and on different devices. So, be patient if it doesn’t pop up for you quite yet.

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell
Senior Entertainment Writer

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.