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Everything you need to know about WhatToWatch.

Getting started

  1. 1

    Create an account

    Sign up with your email and password, or continue with Google, GitHub, or Telegram.

  2. 2

    Browse and discover

    Search movies and TV shows, or check the home feed for recommendations. Press ⌘K anywhere to search.

  3. 3

    Build your watchlist

    Click "Add to watchlist" on any title. Mark what you've already seen the same way.

  4. 4

    Follow shows

    Following a show notifies you when new episodes air or downloads become available.

Notifications

📧 Email digest

A daily email when episodes of shows you follow are airing soon or new downloads land. Manage in Settings → Notifications.

🔔 Browser push

Instant in-browser notifications. Enable in Settings → Notifications and allow notifications when your browser asks.

✈️ Telegram

Notifications straight to Telegram. Link your account in Settings → Linked Accounts, then message the bot to activate it.

Local player (MPV)

🖥️ Desktop agent

Watch films in MPV on your computer? Download the free open-source WhatToWatch desktop agent, add a Local player source in Connected services, and paste your webhook token. The agent only sends playback events to your private URL — no other data leaves your machine.

FAQ

How do I link my Telegram account?

Go to Settings → Linked Accounts and sign in with Telegram. Once linked, message the bot to confirm the connection and start receiving notifications.

How do I stop receiving email notifications?

Go to Settings → Notifications and toggle off "Email digest". Alternatively, reply "unsubscribe" to any notification email we've sent you.

What is the iCal calendar feed?

Subscribe to your personal calendar feed to see upcoming episode air dates in your calendar app (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, etc.). Find the subscription link in Settings → Notifications.

How do I manage my watchlist?

Go to any movie or TV show page and click "Add to watchlist". You can view and manage all your lists from the Lists page.

Can I follow another user?

Yes — visit any user's public profile and click Follow. You'll see their ratings and recommendations in your feed.

How do I delete my account?

Contact support and we'll remove your data. See the contact section below.

Contact & support

Questions, bugs, or ideas?

We read every message and usually reply within a day.

Email hi@whattowatch.app