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Netflix Removed Comments — Here's How to Get Them Back
In 2018, Netflix quietly removed user reviews and ratings. Here's why they did it, why it matters, and how CouchCritic brings the conversation back.
Read moreWhich Streaming Platform Should We Add Next? You Decide.
CouchCritic works on Netflix and Prime Video. Disney+, HBO, Hulu, Crunchyroll — what should we build next? We're letting the community decide.
Read moreHow to Discuss Shows Without Spoiling Them
Spoilers ruin the experience. Here's how CouchCritic's spoiler system lets you discuss freely without ruining it for others.
Read more5 Features You Didn't Know CouchCritic Had
Beyond basic comments — timestamps, presence, spoiler-free mode, emoji reactions, and star ratings. Here's everything CouchCritic can do.
Read moreWhy Every Streaming Platform Needs a Comment Section
YouTube has comments. Twitch has chat. Why don't Netflix and Prime Video let viewers talk to each other?
Read moreBuilding a Chrome Extension for Netflix — What We Learned
Content scripts, shadow DOM, keyboard trapping, Firestore in restricted contexts — lessons from building CouchCritic.
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