Start with the kind of commitment you want
Before opening a streaming app, decide whether you want a short limited series, an easy episodic watch, or a longer story you can stay with for weeks.
Use mood before genre
Genre is useful, but mood is often more practical. A tense crime drama and a relaxed workplace comedy can both be excellent, but they solve very different viewing needs.
Check episode length
Episode length changes how easy a show is to start. A 25-minute comedy is a different commitment from a prestige drama with hour-long episodes.
