I’ve used Netflix alongside a Plex setup for years now, and if Netflix is employing any dark patterns they certainly aren’t effective on me. My usage of Netflix is just as random and deliberate as my Plex usage, and once I’m done watching an episode or binging on a series for the day I don’t find myself looking for more.

YouTube used to be a lot more dangerous with their sidebar recommendations years ago but they changed the algorithm at some point and ever since it’s become very rare that I click on anything there.