Netflix reveals the exact episodes that got you addicted to Breaking Bad, House of Cards and Mad Men
Netflix has analysed its global streaming data to discover the exact episodes that got people hooked on its most popular TV shows.
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The streaming service picked out the episode of a show's debut season which – after it was viewed – kept 70 per cent of people watching for the rest of the season or more.
Traditionally, a TV show's pilot episode has made or ruined its success on the airwaves, yet Netflix found that most people got hooked on a series later into its run – suggesting that its model of dumping entire seasons onto the platform at once can be more effective at building a loyal audience.
Here's the particular episodes of popular series that got people glued to their couch:
Breaking Bad – Episode 2
Cat's in the Bag: "Walt and Jesse try to decide what to do with the body of Emilio and their prisoner, Krazy 8." (IMDb)
House of Cards – Episode 3
Chapter 3: "Francis heads for his hometown to deal with a crisis. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise. Claire finds herself a new business partner." (IMDb)
Mad Men – Episode 6
Babylon: Peggy writes copy for the first time, while Don sources advice from Rachel Menken.
The Killing – Episode 2
The Cage: "The investigation into Rosie's killer begins as Sarah and Holder question the missing girl's parents, Stan and Mitch, as well as Rosie's friends and City Councilman Richmond. " (AMC)
How I Met Your Mother – Episode 8
The Duel: "Lily moves in with Marshall and Ted, and when Ted suspects that he's being edged out of the apartment, he and Marshall decide to settle it like men." (IMDb)
Suits – Episode 2
Errors and Omissions: "Harvey discovers that the judge in his patent case has a personal vendetta against him, while Louis tries to blackmail Mike in order to get his help bringing in a valuable client." (IMDb)
Orange is the New Black (Source: Netflix)
Orange is the New Black – Episode 3
Lesbian Request Denied: "Piper must deal with romantic advances from a fellow inmate known as Crazy Eyes." (IMDb)
Sons of Anarchy – Episode 2
Seeds: A new deputy police chief arrives in Charming, and Jax suggests a non-violent way to throw him off Samcro's tail.
Better Call Saul – Episode 4
Hero: "Jimmy makes a bold move against Hamlin in an effort to attract potential clients." (IMDb)
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Dexter – Episode 3
Popping Cherry: "Dexter zeros in on his next victim, a recently paroled teenage murderer who harbors some dark secrets of his own." (IMDb)
Bloodline – Episode 4
Part 4: "The family adjusts to Danny's new role at the inn. John and Marco discover a burned boat connected to their murder case."