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Netflix's latest entry into the world of documentaries, Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy really seems to have struck a chord in the hearts of viewers with its meticulous examination of our spending habits and how big corporations subtly, but surely, manipulate these instincts to make a profit.
Helmed by Nic Stacey, Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy has been a conversation starter all around social media platforms like X and Reddit, with many viewers actually reflecting on their buying habits and bringing the difficult topic of overconsumption to the fore.
Many fans have also brought forth the comparisons with Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott's acclaimed documentary from 2003, The Corporation, perhaps one of the best documentaries on this subject ever made.
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Reddit user @lolalolagirl brought forth the comparison, saying:
"Which is why I bought a piggy tail for my iPhone. I use great earphones that are sturdy with a great sound for $20. There was a documentary from 2003 called The Corporation we saw at Sundance. It fundamentally changed how my husband and I perceived "buying things" and it definitely changed how we chose to raise our children....Even if you don't constantly shop, "Buy Now" is an important wake up call to how we choose spend our money, the true value of things, and is a reminder that materially, you don't really need much at all."
Other users added to this in various ways, comparing Buy Now! with The Corporation.
"The Corporation is one of the greatest documentaries of all time. It's over 3 hours or so and it goes by very quickly. There was a sequel made The Corporation 2 which I haven't seen yet."- another user added.
"The Corporation is so good, we watched it in school. I believe everyone should watch it."- another user noted.
"Yes! Watching Buy Now didn't reveal anything shocking or new to me, sadly, but it did update the situations that The Corporation and other similar documentaries have covered. Absolutely awful yet not at all surprising."- another user said.
Other users also showered praise on Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy, and noted that it was a crucial watch for almost everyone in the world.
What is Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy about?
Helmed by Emmy Award nominee Nic Stacey, Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy is a new documentary from Netflix that examines buying habits and how big corporations manage to manipulate and capitalize on the increasingly consumerist society to continue their skyrocketing profits.
With interviews from commentators who are aware of the inner workings of some of the biggest corporations on the planet, the documentary aims to give a complete and cohesive look at how we are constantly being pushed to buy more and more, far more than what we need.
The documentary is produced by Flora Bagenal, with Alex Marengo, Chloe Leland, and Orlando von Einsiedel working as the executive producers.
It has already been noted for its brave approach to the sensitive topic and its in-depth analysis of one of the most daunting things that is jeopardizing our present.
Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy is now streaming on Netflix.
