So who you do watch with?
We all love our pets but that love has now reached epic heights, according to a new survey released by Netflix, which cites special pet taxi services in Bangkok to sick leave for dogs in Italy.
And it seems that when it comes to watching TV, 80 per cent of Thais find pets to be the best binge partner and 87 per cent of Thais have watched Netflix with their pets!
Watching a show with someone else can sometimes have its downsides, like being told what’s going to happen or incessant chatter, Not only do pets not hog the remote or judge your entertainment tastes (well, maybe), they make the perfect partners for the company. The cuddles are most prominent, with 47 per cent of Thai viewers turning to their furry friends for comfort during a sad or scary scene, making Thailand is the top country globally to cuddle with their pet.
Though you should be warned that pet bingeing can also be ruff. Thirty per cent of Thai members said they have moved seats so their pet would be more comfortable. Thirty two per cent have bribed them with treats to watch longer, and some (11 per cent) have even gone so far as turning off a show because their pet didn't appear to like it. The snuggle is real.
So what are the shows everyone is barking, meowing and chirping about? Thai pet owners are more likely to choose a mix of sci-fi series like “Star Trek Discovery” and a little action like “The Last Kingdom” or even go for a teen drama like “13 Reasons Why”. Dark comedies like “Santa Clarita Diet” and “Big Mouth” made the top 5 as well.
Top Netflix & Woof Shows in Thailand
1. Star Trek Discovery
2. The Last Kingdom
3. 13 Reasons Why
4. Santa Clarita Diet
5. Big Mouth
6. Stranger Things
7. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
8. Love
9. Club de Cuervos
10.Fuller House
The survey was conducted by SurveyMonkey from January 9-25, 2018 and based on more than 50,000 responses. The sample is representative of an adult online population who watch Netflix with their pets in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, USA, UK.
