New in Canada: after the Chat Roulette, the Netflix Roulette

One of the most famous casino games definitely inspires more than one company on the web. Do you remember the buzz created by the website called Chat roulette? A social platform allowing to connect - randomly - Internet users connected by videophone and instantly. Besides, the controversy of this social platform used by some Internet users with outlandish ideas – naked person, suggestive pose or exhibitionist activity – the concept of the website has hit the four corners of the planet. Even to the point that it was possible to stumble upon some celebrities, such as Justin Bieber, Paris Hilton or Nicole Richie. Today, it's the turn of Netflix - the most famous platform for movies and TV series on the internet - to play the game by offering Canadians this new service. Back to the concept of Netflix Roulette.

The principle of roulette successfully resumed

If roulette is one of the most played games in the world, it's not for nothing. Simple rule of the game, strong emotions and messy winnings, roulette brings its share of adrenaline to many Canadians who regularly indulge in it online or in land-based gambling dens.

Many creative people are inspired by the concept of roulette to offer services or goods of all kinds. We are obviously thinking of the Chat Roulette website, but also of the "Bar Roulette" application which allows you to randomly select a place located near your location. Hesitation, hesitation, hesitation, there is nothing more annoying than not making up your mind.

Today, it is the turn of Netflix, this global tenor of film and streaming series, to indulge in the principle of Russian roulette to make life easier for its Canadian users.

How does Netflix Roulette work?

You avoid spending long minutes - or even hours - browsing the categories of movies or series offered, here is the objective of this new feature, named Netflix Roulette. Goodbye to the big debates with your partner or your friends about the Netflix evening program. By clicking on the "Spin" button of the Netflix Roulette, the site will select a name for you.

Of course, you will be able to filter the results of the roulette so that the outgoing name corresponds - more or less - to your expectations. Assigned rating, director, actor, type of content and even keywords, you will be able to influence the final result of this Netflix Roulette. Rather practical on paper: we have tested it for you.

The Netflix Roulette test

A week of Netflix Roulette, what did it give?

• Monday : "Indie Game: The Movie", a documentary about the careers of independent video game developers: Netflix, do you know that I like Gaming?
• Wednesday : "Clockwork Orange", THE Kubrick classic: always a pleasure to re-re-re-watch this cinematic pearl.
• Thursday : "Love at first sight in Notting Hill", a romantic comedy with the beautiful Julia Roberts: a little sweetness before the arrival of the weekend, Netflix?

Eclectic, the selection of the Netflix Roulette is without a doubt: a good way to discover something other than the preferences that are offered.

Tell us what you think!

Nb : Netflix Roulette is only accessible in the United States and Canada.