Netflix is taking the gray area out of its ratings system.
In the not-so-distant future, the streaming giant will replace its current five-star ratings system with something a little easier: thumbs up or down. You either liked it or you didn’t; no more internal debates over just how much or how little you enjoyed something.
The change will go into effect globally, beginning in April, Netflix Vice President of Product Todd Yellin said at a Thursday press briefing, according to The Verge. Netflix will also reportedly start showing users an algorithm-based percentage match for each show and movie, giving people an idea of how likely they are to enjoy it.
“Five stars feels very yesterday now,” Yellin said,…