Okay, so let’s talk about this whole “stream it or skip it” thing. I’ve been seeing it everywhere lately, and, honestly, it’s been a lifesaver. I mean, who has time to waste on a bad show or movie these days?

It all started a few weeks ago. I was scrolling through one of those streaming apps, you know the ones, endless rows of thumbnails, and I was totally overwhelmed. I had just finished “The Sopranos”, and my friends kept telling me, “Dude, you gotta watch this show, it’s the best!” I think it was “Game of Thrones”. I tried it, but I couldn’t get through the first season, I wanted to watch something else.
Then I remembered seeing this phrase, “stream it or skip it,” on some website – I think it was called “Decider.” The name’s pretty obvious, right? It helps you decide what to watch.
So I checked it out. The layout was super simple. They had this “What to Watch” section, and they reviewed all the new stuff. But the best part was the “stream it or skip it” bit at the end of each review. It’s just a quick summary, like, “This show’s amazing, definitely stream it,” or “This movie’s a total dud, skip it.”
I started using it religiously. It felt good to be able to just pick something to watch without doing a bunch of work. Found a couple of cool movies I’d never have watched otherwise. I found other cool websites like “Likewise” after that, but I still used “Decider” most of the time.
I even started recommending it to my friends. Now, instead of just blindly suggesting shows, we use this. It’s like having a personal TV guide, but way better, ’cause it’s honest. We can talk about it with each other, and trade notes and stuff.

And it’s not just about saving time. It’s about finding good stuff you might miss. The choices on those streaming platforms are insane. It’s a jungle out there. I feel like I’m in a televisual feast!
Here’s how I do it now:
- Browse: I usually start by browsing “Decider” or sometimes “Likewise” or just the apps themselves. They all have their own way of showing you stuff.
- Read Reviews: I read the short reviews, paying attention to the “stream it or skip it” part.
- Make a List: I keep a little list of shows or movies that get the “stream it” thumbs-up.
- Watch Trailers: If something really catches my eye, I might watch a trailer.
- Dive In: Then, I just pick something from my list and start watching. No more second-guessing!
Honestly, this whole “stream it or skip it” thing has changed the way I watch TV. No more wasting hours on bad shows. It’s all about finding the good stuff and enjoying it. You guys should definitely try it out if you haven’t already. It’s a game-changer!