7 Ways You Can Get Paid to Watch Netflix

If you recently discovered that YOU CAN get paid to watch Netflix and want to learn more details, you’re not alone. Thousands of people worldwide consider this a dream job.

Netflix has changed the way many people enjoy their weekends off from work. It has revolutionized Hollywood so amazingly that even blockbuster actors have decided to ink deals with Netflix as well.

Get Paid to Watch Netflix in 7 Ways

The cool thing about the methods below is you can actually do them simultaneously.

Of course, if you’re employed by either Netflix (method 1) or EduBirdie (method 2), you’d probably have less time to do the other methods, but it is totally your call.

1. Become a Netflix Tagger, Creative Analyst or Editorial Analyst

Netflix pays people to tag their movies, TV shows, and other programs for them.

The job position is called Netflix Tagger, Editorial Analyst or Creative Analyst. Regardless of the job title, they perform the same job: to add relevant metadata for a particular program.

Metadata is super-important to how Netflix algorithm arranges its programs and how its members find stuff to watch. Metadata could include:

• The name of cast members,
• Name of director,
• Genre (comedy, horror, adventure, and so on),
• Language used,
• Year released,
• Whether the program has sex scenes or profanity,
• And other important tags that Netflix uses.

The job involves watching a TON of Netflix content, whether you’re interested in them or not. You have to watch all assigned TV shows, documentaries and movies from start to finish to be able to rate, annotate and write your analysis accurately.

According to Glassdoor reports, Netflix Taggers earn between $50,000 and $70,000 per year.

As you can imagine, this job opportunity is in high demand, and every time Netflix opens up a slot for the position, it gets filled up quickly.

Make sure to be on the lookout at the Netflix job board to get a chance to apply for the job.

2. Work for EduBirdie

EduBirdie is a professional writing and academic aid platform. It opens up a Smart Watcher position occasionally, so the one hired could conduct research on streaming platforms and discover how viewers are motivated to study.

As you can imagine, this job is very popular. It receives hundreds of applications, even if EduBirdie hires just a group of 20 people.

Once hired, the Smart Watcher is:

• Given a 1-month Netflix and Amazon Prime subscription
• Watches 3 episodes of 10 pre-assigned TV shows
• Fills out a comprehensive questionnaire after the assignment

This job is temporary, but if you’re lucky to get chosen, you get paid to watch Netflix and earn a one-time payment of $1,000.

3. Get Paid to Watch Videos by Survey & Market Research Firms

If you read my post about the ways to get paid for watching movies and earning money from watching TV, you might already be aware of the programs I’m going to discuss here.

• Swagbucks: If you’re a Netflix addict, download the Swagbucks app and access Netflix shows from there. This will let you get a $5 bonus just for joining Swagbucks, and then earn you up to $500 to $1,000 a month binging Netflix programs. You earn even if you’re not watching, so you can literally do your chores, sleep, or even work while Swagbucks and Netflix run in the background on your phone’s app.
• InboxDollars: InboxDollars works similarly, but you can earn only up to $200 monthly. Payouts are available via PayPal or as Target, Walmart or Amazon gift cards. It’s a cool way to get paid to watch Netflix and have extra cash every Wednesday (as long as you’ve saved up at least $30 for the week).
• MyPoints: This points-system program comes from Prodege (the mother company of Swagbucks and InboxDollars). Users earn points to watch videos, take online surveys, play games, and do other tasks through the MyPoints app. You then convert your points to cash or gift cards once you reach the minimum payout.

Note that you can’t consider these gigs as full-time employment. But these methods are probably the easiest, most no-brainer ways to earn real cash from binging Netflix shows.

4. Blog about Streaming Shows and Movies

From here on out, the methods I’m about to discuss are aimed at long-term, passive income. You won’t be earning money overnight, but if you work hard enough and people can see your passion for what you’re doing, there’s a chance you still get your name/blog out there. Yes, even in 2022.

Let’s talk about blogging first. If you watch a TON of Netflix and pay for the subscription yourself, you can get this fee back (plus more) by blogging. You can go about this in multiple ways:

• Publish trailers and information about upcoming Netflix movies and shows
• Summarize documentaries and foreign-language movies
• Make commentaries after watching an episode, an entire season, or a complete series

Some people combine all the above content into their blogs.

Good examples of this are What’s on Netflix, New on Netflix UK, or Netflix Junkie.

Blogs like these earn from Google Adsense (and other similar ad platforms), private paid communities, and partnerships. Learn 10 ways you can monetize a Netflix-focused blog effectively here.

5. Make a YouTube Channel about Netflix Shows and Movies

If you have a special love for all Netflix shows, movies, and entertainment in general, you can turn a YouTube channel into a passive income-earning space for yourself.

Take a look at these examples:

• The YouTube channel of filmmaker Chris Stuckmann is definitely a must-see if you’re serious about your Netflix shows. He’s a Rotten Tomato-approved critic and member of the Critics Choice Association.
• Film Theorists is not your typical film-review YouTube channel. It’s WAY more because it actually makes the viewers think by presenting a different take on the film/show and its characters than what you see on mainstream media.
• Binging with Babish doesn’t necessarily talk about Netflix shows. However, the star of this channel recreates all the glorious food you see on your favorite TV shows and movies.

So how do they earn from YouTube?

Here are 18 ways to make money with a Netflix-focused YouTube channel. Also check out YouTube alternatives, if you’re not a fan of YouTube and want to publish your videos on another platform.

6. Start a Podcast about Streaming Shows and Movies

Some podcasts focus on just one series.

Strange Indeed, for example, is a podcast dedicated to the sci-fi, fan-favorite Netflix show Stranger Things (expanded to include shows Midnight Mass, Locke & Key and YOU).

Like I told you, you can do all these methods simultaneously.

A great example of this is popular film/TV website, CineSins, which highlights the “sins” of every movie or show they watch. CineSins also have a popular YouTube channel and its podcast smartly called “SinCast.”

So how do people earn from podcasting?

Read about sponsorships, affiliate marketing, ads, selling merchandise, crowdfunding and other ways to earn serious cash from a podcast.

7. Become an Affiliate Marketer

Affiliate marketing is an advertising model in which a company compensates third-party publishers to generate traffic or leads to the company’s products and services.

Netflix began with its own affiliate marketing program during its early days, but the company shut down the program quickly once Netflix boomed with millions of subscribers.

But this doesn’t mean you can’t blog about shows and movies from Netflix and other streaming platforms.

You can still watch Netflix, review their shows and feature them on your blog, podcast, or YouTube channel, since Netflix remains one of the most popular streaming platforms. But when it comes to affiliate programs, you can join those offered by Amazon Prime, Hulu, Paramount Plus, Dish Network, and AMC Networks, which pays you a specific amount for every user that comes from your blog, podcast or YouTube channel, then subscribes to the streaming service.

Other Ways to Get Paid to Watch Netflix

Some methods are not as direct as the techniques I wrote above.

For example, some people believe they get paid to watch Netflix because:

• They’re actually paid to house-sit and watch Netflix as a perk of the job
• They watch Netflix once kids are asleep, as a way to pass time during their babysitting gig

If you’re interested in earning money for doing other mundane tasks, check out my posts about:

• Cuddle nation: get paid to cuddle
• How to make a killer business selling feet pics
• All apps that pay users to use them
• Get paid with online surveys (those that work in 2022).