In moderation, binge-watching is fine! However, extended sessions can affect sleep, physical activity, and social life. Take breaks every 2-3 episodes, stay hydrated, and don't sacrifice sleep.

1.25x is ideal for most content—it's barely noticeable but saves 20% time. For podcasts and tutorials, 1.5x-1.75x works well. Reserve 2x for very slow speakers or when skimming.

YouTube shows total playlist duration at the top of any public playlist. For channels without playlists, count videos and estimate average length based on a sample of 5-10 videos.

The Simpsons has 750+ episodes (~275 hours). Grey's Anatomy has 400+ episodes (~300 hours). Soap operas like General Hospital have 15,000+ episodes!

If binge-watching, yes! Previously-on recaps waste 1-3 minutes per episode. Use the skip slider above to calculate time saved. Most streaming services auto-skip intros now.

A comfortable pace is 3-5 hours (4-6 episodes for 45-min shows, 8-10 for 22-min comedies). Hardcore bingers do 8-12 hours, but this isn't sustainable or healthy long-term.

Yes! Enter the number of movies and average runtime (usually 90-120 minutes). Movie marathons like Harry Potter (8 films) take ~20 hours, or ~13 hours at 1.5x.

With 8 hours/day over 2 days = 16 hours. That's enough for: all of Breaking Bad, 2 seasons of Game of Thrones, or the entire Stranger Things series. Plan meals and breaks!

2x speed works for slow talkers but can make fast dialogue or action scenes confusing. It also changes voice pitch. Start at 1.25x and gradually increase as your brain adapts.

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