Okay, so I just gotta say it: Netflix, what is your deal? Seriously, what is going on? It feels like every time I finally get around to watching a movie or show that I’ve been meaning to binge, or even if I just want to rewatch an old favorite for the millionth time, poof! It’s gone. Vanished. Like it never even existed. And it’s not just me, everyone I know is super annoyed about this. Netflix needs to, like, totally stop taking down movies and TV shows for what seems like absolutely no reason at all. It’s just not fair to us, the subscribers, who are literally paying you money every single month.

I mean, imagine this: You’re halfway through a really cool series, maybe something you started a few weeks ago and you’re pacing yourself because you don’t want it to end, right? Then, one Tuesday afternoon, you log on, ready to dive back into the drama, and BAM! “Title not available in your region.” Or even worse, the whole show is just gone from the search. Like, excuse me?! What happened to all those hours I invested? What about the cliffhanger I was left on? It’s like someone ripped the last chapter out of a book you were reading. It’s so frustrating that it makes me want to throw my remote across the room.

And it’s not just new stuff. What about the classics? The movies that define our childhoods or the ones we love to watch with our families during holidays? You know, the kind of comfort movies you can always count on being there. Except, you can’t, because Netflix decides to just delete them. It’s like they’re playing a cruel game of hide-and-seek with our emotional support films. One day you’re planning a movie night around Shrek or something, and the next, it’s gone. You just wanted to laugh at Donkey’s jokes, but nope, Netflix said “no fun for you!”

People talk about “FOMO” – fear of missing out – on social media or parties, but Netflix has created its own version of FOMO, which is like, “Fear of Missing Out on Watching This Movie Before Netflix Deletes It Forever!” It forces you to rush-watch stuff, which totally ruins the experience. You can’t just casually enjoy a series; you have to race against some invisible clock because you know it could disappear next week. It turns watching TV from a relaxing pastime into a stressful chore. It’s like Netflix is daring you: “Can you finish this 8-season epic before we decide to pull the plug?” And honestly, that’s not why I pay for a subscription. I pay to have access to content, not to be put on a ticking clock.

I get it, there are probably “licensing agreements” and “contract negotiations” and all these grown-up businessy reasons that sound super boring and complicated. But, like, can’t Netflix try harder? If these movies and shows are so popular, why can’t they just keep them? It feels like they’re more interested in pushing their own “Netflix Originals” (some of which are great, don’t get me wrong) than keeping the stuff we already love and expect to be there. It’s like going to a restaurant that keeps taking popular items off the menu just so you’ll try their new, experimental dishes. Sometimes, I just want my comfort food!

Also, it’s super sneaky how it happens. There’s rarely a big announcement or a clear warning that something you love is about to vanish into the streaming abyss. Maybe if they gave us a solid month’s notice, or even a couple of weeks, we could plan accordingly. We could squeeze in that final rewatch, or finally finish that show. But no, it just disappears, and then you’re left scrolling through your “Continue Watching” list, seeing the ghost of a show that’s no longer there. It’s honestly kind of gaslighting. Did I even watch that? Was it ever really there?

So, Netflix, if you’re reading this (which, you probably aren’t, but a girl can dream!), please, for the love of all that is good and binge-worthy, stop taking down movies and shows for no apparent reason. Or at least, be more transparent about it. Give us proper warnings. Understand that we subscribe because we want access to a library, not a super-exclusive, ever-changing, unpredictable club that takes away your favorite things when you’re not looking. We pay for this, and we deserve better than to have our favorite entertainment disappear into thin air. Seriously, Netflix, just stop. Please. It’s making everyone totally mad.