Netflix Releases “Skip Entire Show” Button for Viewers Who Just Want to Say They Watched It

“Binge-watching without the binge—or the watching.”

In a move designed to cater to modern streaming habits, Netflix has announced the launch of its “Skip Entire Show” button, allowing viewers to instantly mark a series as “Watched” without actually watching a single second.

The feature, which was originally intended as an April Fools’ joke, was officially added to Netflix’s interface after executives realized that most users already “watch” shows while scrolling their phones, napping, or pretending to pay attention.

“We saw the data,” said Netflix Chief Innovation Officer Brent Hastings. “People love talking about TV shows, but they hate the part where they actually have to watch them. So we thought, why not just cut out the middleman?”

How It Works

With the click of a button, users can instantly:
✅ Mark the show as ‘Watched’
✅ Get a fake memory of key plot points
✅ Unlock ‘Genuine Fan’ status on social media
✅ Receive a pre-written opinion to share with friends

Avid binge-watchers can even select from multiple “Fan Mode” options, including:

• Casual Viewer – Provides just enough knowledge to sound like you watched it.
• Superfan Mode – Automatically generates hot takes and theories to post online.
• Film Critic Mode – Instantly gives you an in-depth analysis, so you can pretend you actually care about cinematography.

Social Media Users Rejoice

Netflix’s latest innovation is already being hailed as “life-changing” by people who love having opinions but don’t have time to develop them.

“I used to waste dozens of hours actually watching TV just so I could discuss it,” said 27-year-old Tyler Benson, an active participant in Twitter’s “hot take culture.” “Now, I can skip straight to arguing about the show online without any of that tedious ‘watching’ nonsense.”

To complement the feature, Netflix has also introduced AI-generated “reaction templates” so users can instantly post:
🎭 “A heartbreaking and beautifully told story.”
🔥 “The best show of the year, no debate.”
🤯 “Mind-blowing twists you won’t believe!”
💩 “Overhyped trash. I expected better.”

Netflix warns users that once they select a reaction, they will not be able to change their opinion later, since “consistency in internet arguments is key.”

Hollywood Writers Furious, But Also Intrigued

As expected, TV show writers and directors have condemned the move, calling it “an insult to storytelling” and “the death of cinema.”

“This is an outrage!” shouted David Filmore, a writer for an Emmy-winning drama. “Do you know how long I spent crafting that 10-minute monologue in Episode 7?!”

However, after realizing that most viewers fast-forward through monologues anyway, some writers have begun embracing the trend.

“We’re considering just writing fake plots for Netflix to summarize,” admitted one anonymous showrunner. “If people aren’t watching, why should we write anything real?”

Streaming Wars Intensify

Following Netflix’s announcement, rival streaming platforms are scrambling to compete, rolling out their own versions of the “Skip Entire Show” button:

• HBO Max introduces “Prestige Watch”, which auto-likes your social media posts whenever you mention their shows.
• Disney+ launches “Just Buy the Merch”, skipping all content so viewers can go straight to purchasing Baby Yoda products.
• Amazon Prime Video responds with “Watch at 3x Speed,” allowing customers to “binge an entire season over lunch.”

Meanwhile, Apple TV+ has refused to participate, stating that “our shows are too important for such nonsense”—though no one knows what Apple TV+ actually streams.

What’s Next? “Skip Entire Movie” and Beyond

Encouraged by early success, Netflix is now considering rolling out a similar feature for movies, allowing users to instantly pretend they’ve seen the latest Oscar contenders without sitting through three hours of “deep emotional storytelling.”

“I can’t wait for them to expand it to books, TED Talks, and maybe even relationships,” said frequent user Ashley Monroe. “Imagine being able to skip a full-length conversation and just say, ‘Wow, I totally get you.’”

As of press time, Netflix executives were also testing an AI-generated “Personal Nostalgia” feature, which would allow users to remember watching classic shows from childhood that they never actually saw.

“We just want to make life easier,” said a Netflix spokesperson. “Because at the end of the day, who actually has time for TV anymore?”