Dashboard Help
Quick Overview
The Dashboard is your command center for managing your entire watchlist. Here you can see all your shows, sort them different ways, track viewing progress, and get insights into your streaming subscriptions.
🎬 Watchlist Management
Viewing Your Shows
- Show Cards: Each show appears as a card with poster, title, and key info
- Status Badges: See if shows are watched, ongoing, or ended
- Service Icons: Quickly see which services have each show
- Progress Indicators: Visual indicators for watch progress
Quick Actions
- Mark Watched: Click the checkmark to mark entire shows as watched
- View Details: Click the show title to see full details and episodes
- Edit Services: Click "Edit Services" to change where shows are available
- Quick Info: Hover over elements for additional information
📊 Sorting & Organization
Available Sort Options
| Sort By | Best For |
|---|---|
| Date Added | See newest additions first |
| Title | Alphabetical browsing |
| Air Date | Find newest/oldest shows |
| Status | Group ongoing vs ended shows |
| Service | Group by streaming platform |
| Watched | See completed vs unwatched |
Pro Tip: Use "Date Added" + "Ascending" to see your oldest unwatched shows first!
📈 Dashboard Statistics
Show Stats
- Total Shows: Your complete watchlist
- Watched: Shows you've completed
- Unwatched: Shows still to watch
- Completion Rate: Your progress percentage
Cost Analysis
- Monthly Total: Sum of all active subscriptions
- Cost Per Show: Monthly cost divided by unwatched shows
- Value Score: Shows per dollar for each service
- Savings Potential: Opportunities to reduce costs
Upcoming
- New Episodes: Upcoming releases for your shows
- Returning Series: Shows coming back
- Recently Added: Your newest watchlist additions
- Trending: Popular shows you might like
🎯 Common Tasks
Finding What to Watch Next
- Sort by "Date Added" ascending to see oldest unwatched shows
- Or sort by "Streaming Service" to focus on one platform
- Look for shows marked as "Ongoing" for current series
- Check the upcoming episodes section for new releases
Tracking Your Progress
- Mark individual episodes as watched from show details
- Mark entire shows as watched with the checkmark button
- Use the watched status sort to see completion progress
- Review statistics to see your overall progress
💡 Best Practices
Optimizing Your Watchlist
- Regular Cleanup: Remove shows you're no longer interested in
- Priority System: Focus on shows from services you actually subscribe to
- Seasonal Approach: Group shows by when they air
- Balance: Mix quick watches with longer series
Cost Management
- Regularly check which services have the most unwatched content
- Consider unsubscribing from services with no active shows
- Use the service recommendation feature for better value
- Track your cost per show to identify inefficient subscriptions
Remember: Your dashboard updates in real-time as you make changes!