Netflix is used by a variety of people all over the world. There are hundreds of shows and you can watch them for a monthly fee. I had never got a Netflix account in my life and I wanted to see if it really is as good as people make it out to be. So, I signed up for the Netflix subscription and I watched a variety of shows after my GCSE exams. But, was it worth it?

My Experience:

• Firstly, I researched what shows are available on Netflix and also read the blurbs/summaries of some of the shows.
• I also tried to research the best shows for teenagers.
• Unfortunately, many of the shows that were recommended were quite inappropriate and I was not a fan of romance so I decided to stick to shows for younger people.
• I watched ‘Wonder’ which is the movie for a book I already read. It was truly very fun and it was quite addictive.
• I watched ‘The Worst Witch’ Season 1 which I have made a whole review on my website about here.
• I would sometimes watch shows partially and get bored. For example, I attempted to watch Matt D’Avella ‘Minimalism’ documentary but I honestly did not find it very engaging so I stopped watching it.
• I watched the whole ‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl which is one of my favorite Dahl books.
• I watched a few episodes of FRIENDS, since it is so popular, and despite having good personalities and easy to understand, it is incredibly l o n g and again, the inappropriate jokes would sometimes throw me off.
• Before ending my Netflix subscription, I watched some episodes of ‘Modern Family’ and even though this also had some inappropriate jokes, I found the family tree to be quite interesting and how everyone bonded together in a weird way.

What I Learnt/What Went Well:

• Asking your friends and researching the shows before you watch it is good to avoid unpleasant surprises and also to not waste your time.
• Please check the age guidelines before watching a show.
• Check how many seasons it has. Some shows will take forever to finish unless you want to hibernate in your bed for hours and hours on end.
• I understand that some movies and shows can be quite fun and entertaining to watch.

Even Better If:

• There isn’t such a wide variety of shows as I expected there to be. 
• It can be very addictive and Netflix can waste your time. 
• Everything is quite sexual/inapproprate unless you watch shows for younger people so I was very limited to what I could watch.
• Some shows are again so long so it will take you a very long time to finish a whole show e.g. FRIENDS and it is a waste of valuable time that you could be using for something else.
• Some shows can get very boring (I am more of a Bollywood girl than a Hollywood one).

My Advice:

• Research the shows before you watch them.
• Only get Netflix if you are truly desperate to watch a specific show or if you have lots of time. Because I had so many other activities to do, I genuinely sometimes did not get the time to watch Netflix. So for now, I have deleted my subscription because I won’t have time to watch it and I did not enjoy it as much.
• Try the free trial before paying.

My Rating:

I would rate this hobby a 3/5. 

My Rating System:

⅕: don’t try this hobby at all

⅖: this hobby was not very fun 

3/5: try this hobby for maximum 30 days

⅘: try this hobby consistently for a few months.

5/5: implement this hobby into your life and make it a habit!

The app I used:

https://www.netflix.com/gb/

It is a very simple habit!

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The first show I watched was ‘The Worst Witch’, a show that I watched a few years ago on CBBC. I only watched Season 1 but I learned a few lessons along the way so I wanted to record it here

NOTE: There may be a few spoilers in this article, so watch out for them if you haven’t watched the first season yet.

Don’t be jealous of your older siblings

Right from the first few episodes, we can see that Agatha Cackle and Ethel Hallow are both jealous of their older siblings. As you can see jealousy does not result in anything, as Agatha gets destroyed and Ethel does not become first at everything.

Competition breeds envy

Ethel, in this season, is very competitive and she is always jealous of others. This results in her always wasting energy in others instead of being joyous at others’ achievements. Therefore, never be over-competitive and treat everyone as your rivals, work together and don’t be toxic.

Don’t chase popularity

Driscilla acts as the sidekick of Ethel, simply because Ethel is a Hallow and one of the smartest. However, Ethel is always committing evil acts so Driscilla has to sometimes do the moral thing. This teaches us that if you have to choose between being popular or being right, choose to always do the right thing.

Don’t be afraid to stand out

Mildred Hubble is the only witch from her family and this makes her quite upset throughout the season but near the end, she cherishes it because she stands out. You should never feel afraid to stand out or fulfill your dreams or be the leader as long as it is right and lawful.

Good always wins over bad

This is always true. Every injustice never lasts and the abuser will be punished in some form or the other all the time. Mildred and her friends face many obstacles throughout the season, but since they strive to do the right thing, they always win.

It’s good to forgive

Forgiveness is vital to let go of anger, hatred and other negative emotions in your life. In the show, Miss Hardbroom and Miss Pentangle forgive each other, even after years of having a broken friendship. It is possible to forgive, and when you do, you will feel lighter.

Never misuse your powers

In this show, they talk about not breaking the code and using their magical powers wisely. However, this can be used in real-life situations too. We should not let our power or privileges allow us to corrupt, exploit or misuse others.

Keep good company

Mildred keeps friends who support and care about her. This allows her to be more confident as she has help from people around her. We should all strive to be valuable people in society and help those in need. Also, you are the average of the 5 people you stay with, so choose your friends wisely.

Sometimes, you need to think outside of the box

Mildred is forced to always think outside of the box, for example, when she saves the school from Agatha. If you are in a challenge, think about all the various solutions before you take action.

Teamwork always wins

Especially in the last episode of Season 1, all the students unite to save the school against the evil Agatha. This shows to us that in times of need, seek support from your loved ones and work together to solve your problems.

I would recommend ‘The Worst Witch Season 1′. This show contained a lot of twists and the actors acted it out well. But, if you are affected by supernatural powers or magic (even though the ones in the movie are made-up’) I would not recommend this movie. Also, it can get a bit confusing at times, but overall, it was entertaining and easy to understand.

Rating: 4/5

Those were some of the lessons that I learnt from ‘The Worst Witch Season 1’. I really hoped you enjoyed this little record of some of the lessons I learnt. I surely believe that if you look for value in something, you may find it, so the next time you watch a movie, try to see what you can learn from it.

Thank you so much for reading, and have a lovely day!

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