Boxlist data
What the numbers say about streaming. Each piece is worked out from our own taste scores, UK and US streaming availability and catalogue data, and explains exactly how.
Updated 8 November 2026. Looking for something to watch? See our curated lists.
The most slow-burn shows on Netflix UK
36 of the 173 scored shows on Netflix UK (21%) are slow burns: a pace score below 2.5, with intricacy and weightiness both above 3, out of 5.
Which streaming service has the most mind-bending films?
In the UK, ITVX leads: 10% of its 111 scored films are mind-bending, against 2% on Disney+.
Light vs heavy: the tone of each streaming service
In the UK, Disney+ has the lightest line-up (36% light, 15% heavy) and Prime Video the heaviest (40% heavy, 12% light).
The fastest-paced films on Prime Video
Jumanji: The Next Level is the fastest-paced well-rated film on Prime Video, with a pace score of 5 out of 5.
The most original sci-fi films by decade
The 1970s score highest for originality, averaging 4.29 out of 5 across 15 sci-fi films; the 1990s score lowest, at 3.79.
Comfort viewing: the most wholesome films on each service
Disney+ (US) has the highest share of wholesome films: 56% of 285. Paramount+ (US) has the lowest, at 6%.
Netflix UK vs Netflix US: how different are they?
Of the 626 scored titles on Netflix in either country, only 293 (47%) are on both.