Here’s an overview screenshot of the new player. I’ll quickly highlight each feature individually.
One nice new features is that Seasons and Episodes can be browsed from the same window that the video is streaming in. Previously there was a “More Episodes” button that would open it in a new tab. The HD button has been simplified. If Allow HD is checked, HD content will automatically be played whenever it is available. The next episode button now also lists the episode title as well as a short description.
All available subtitles are now listed on a button that is much easier to reach.
My favorite new feature of the web player is that if you pause the video and walk away, the video title will appear along with a description. This description will stick around until you hover the mouse over the window or start playing the video again.
This is especially useful for those with multiple-monitor environments, as full-screen viewing tends to exit when clicking on another monitor. The new format leaves only the toolbar(s) visible, which is especially nice in a black-themed Chrome window. Kudos to Netflix Comment
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