How to organise your series watchlist (and actually watch it)
Is your watchlist overflowing? A simple method to sort it, pick the next show and never forget a title again, with or without an app.
A show a colleague recommended, a trailer you saw on social media, an article you skimmed… and three months later you can't remember the title. Or worse: a list of 80 shows you never open. Here's a simple method to organise your series watchlist and actually get watching.
Step 1: one single place
Phone notes, screenshots, lists on three different platforms… The first rule is to keep everything in one place. A scattered list is a dead list.
Step 2: sort by runtime, not by mood
We tend to sort by genre. But what decides what you start on a given night is the time you have. Sort your list into three columns:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| One evening | Adolescence, a film |
| One weekend | His & Hers, Black Doves, East of Eden |
| The long haul | The Americans, Breaking Bad, a K-drama |
To help: our 30-minute-episode shows and our finished series with no cliffhanger.
Step 3: only one long series at a time
The classic trap: starting five shows and finishing none. Keep one long series on the go and alternate with short formats. You'll finish more shows and enjoy them more.
Step 4: delete without guilt
If a show has been on your list for six months and no longer tempts you, delete it. Rewatch its trailer: if it doesn't hook you in 30 seconds, it's out.
Step 5: track releases, not the whole catalog
No need to follow five platforms' news. Once a month is enough: check our November series and December series guides and only add what speaks to you.
How Ta Dose helps
Ta Dose was built for exactly this:
- A short weekly pick instead of an endless catalog.
- Runtime shown on every title, so you choose by the time you have.
- Platform listed, so you know where to watch.
- Favorites to keep everything in one place, on web and mobile.
Create a free account to unlock the full selection and find your favorites everywhere.
FAQ
How do I stop forgetting the shows I want to watch? Keep them all in one place, for example in your Ta Dose favorites.
How many shows should I watch at once? One long one and one or two short ones, at most.
Should I finish a show I don't like? No. If the first two episodes don't hook you, move on.