Two free episodes: what to look for before you pay

Treat them like a listening booth

In the old days you could take a record into a booth and hear a side before parting with money. Two free episodes are the same deal. All eleven series noted here offer them, from the 57-second opener of His Girlfriend's Best Friend's Sex Den to the 103 seconds of Private Lessons. That is not much footage, so watch with a question in mind. You are not after the ending, which the free pair will not give you anyway. You are after a feel for whether these people are worth more of your evening.

What to watch for in a character

Ignore the setup for a moment and look at temperament. Is she quick or patient? Does she lead a conversation or wait for yours? Would you want to hear more from her with the plot taken away? That last one matters most if you are thinking of chatting afterwards, since a chat has no plot to hide behind. Then see whether she has a page. Amanda Langford, 37, and Olivia Carter, 28, both do, and their pages will set the on-record details next to your own impression.

Deciding whether to pay

Do the sum before you get attached. Most series here have 3 paid episodes at 12 tokens each, so 36 at list price. Private Lessons and My One-Night Stand Is My Girlfriend's Mom list at 30 an episode, so 90. The Man Next Door Knows has 7 paid episodes and comes to 84. List prices move during promotions, so check the current price before paying, and be honest about whether the story earned it. If the premise was fun and the people were not, keep your tokens.

Skipping straight to a chat

Sometimes the free pair tells you the character interests you more than the story does. Fine, you do not owe the plot anything. Not every series gives you someone to talk to, as a few list no cast at all, so see the series playlist for who is listed where. If you came away with a type rather than a name, the who suits you guide works from that instead.