

Inside that window, you can do whatever you wish, like stream your favorite shows and movies while connecting with one another.

If you're in a long-distance relationship and waiting to finish Dead to Me until you and your significant other are reunited or desperate to connect with friends and family in an alternative way, services like the Chrome extension Netflix Party and the platform Kast are effective alternatives to FaceTime and Skype. If you download Kast onto your desktop or mobile device, or launch it in Chrome, the service allows you to open a window that can be viewed by multiple parties. Keep in mind that the Chrome extensions will only work for browser-based viewing, so if you're watching via a streaming device connected to your TV, they won't do you any good. It's often best to stick with ones that deliver a small improvement rather than one that promises to "transform" your experience. If they haven't kept up with Netflix's changes, it might not be useful anymore.

There are countless other Chrome extensions out there-including ones we'll point out in other entries below-but watch out for some that haven't been updated in years. It's that extra data point that might help make your viewing choice easier. IMDb Ratings on Netflix is a good example of a simple, straightforward extension that does exactly what it promises: adds IMDb ratings for shows and movies in a pop-up in the right-hand corner of a thumbnail when you hover over a title. If you want to instantly improve your bingeing, we suggest checking out some of the special features available as Chrome extensions. Add IMDb ratings and other features using Chrome extensions
