But I don't configure anything, that's my point. DRM is entirely unnecessary to watch high-resolution Netflix, or really any online media. Nobody needs Widevine, DRM is an anti-feature if you value freedom.

You really are "holding it wrong" if you pay for Netflix and expect FAANG to defend your user freedoms. On iOS, iPadOS and macOS you get a superior experience watching the torrented version every time. This is also the case on Windows and Android, before you cram a stick in my spokes.