Your Netflix subscription just got a deadline. Wednesday Season 3 is officially in production, and here is how it will cost you real dollars and precious time starting this fall.
Expect to pay more for your monthly streaming bill, because the new eight-episode season is rumored to hit just as Netflix hikes its ad-free plan to $22.99. With the average viewer binging the entire season in two days, that is nearly $23 for just one show’s worth of entertainment.
But the real hit to your wallet? You will need to stay locked into your subscription for at least two months to catch all the premiere-weekend hype, social media spoilers, and inevitable office conversations—meaning that $23 could quickly become a $46 commitment if you are not careful. And do not forget the cost of snacks and takeout during your watch party; the average binge session drives up spending on delivery and junk food by 35 percent, according to consumer surveys.
The worst part for your daily life: If you skip Wednesday Season 3 to save cash, you risk being completely out of the loop at work and school for weeks. Netflix knows this, which is exactly why they are banking on you paying up. Your best move is to cancel immediately after that final credits roll, or split the cost with a friend to avoid the full hit to your budget.