10 Biggest Reveals From Netflix’s ‘Marty, Life Is Short’ Documentary

Another must-watch documentary dropping on Netflix? Great for entertainment, but we budget-conscious viewers need to think about the cost! While Martin Short's new doc about his career sounds hilarious, remember that accessing it means you have to keep your Netflix subscription active. If you're currently paying for Netflix just to keep up with content drops like this, take a minute to calculate if that cost is worth it right now.

Before you commit to keeping Netflix running just for this one title, consider the rotation strategy. Are there other streaming services that might offer similar comedy or entertainment documentaries that you could cycle through? Pairing this with a temporary subscription to a niche service might give you more bang for your buck than just sticking with one platform.

If the documentary is a must-see, look out for promotions. Sometimes, services bundle access or offer limited-time discounts. Also, if you’re already subscribed to a service that includes a 'Max' or 'Premium' tier, check if that tier has a similar documentary available, which might make the added cost of a Netflix upgrade unnecessary. Always check the full catalog before renewing!