Netflix is on a mission to bring down the "pilot" system of television, in which a TV show lives or dies on the success of its first episode.
And now Netflix has some hard data to back up its position. Netflix has done some analysis on which episode of a TV series actually gets us hooked, and it varies series by series, according to The Verge. The data point Netflix focused on was the one special episode after which 70% of people kept watching until the end of the season — in other words, the episode that got them addicted to the show.
Some shows took longer to grab viewers, like "How I Met Your Mother," whose pivotal episode was No. 8 ("The Duel"). Others bewitched the audience from the start: "Sons of Anarchy" and "Breaking Bad" both took just until Episode 2.
Below you'll find 25 of the most popular Netflix shows — in alphabetical order — along with their respective "turning point" episode and accompanying Netflix description of the episode.
Arrow: Episode 8
Vendetta:
Oliver trains Helena to be his ally. Later, her pursuit of vengeance leads Helena to kill the leader of the triad.
Bates Motel: Episode 2
Nice Town You Picked, Norma ...:
Dylan wastes no time causing trouble at home. Meanwhile, the Bates family is inexorably drawn into the dark underbelly of White Pin Bay.
Better Call Saul: Episode 4
Hero (from IMDb, not available to stream on Netflix):
Jimmy makes a bold move against Hamlin in an effort to attract potential clients.
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