Create a TV show watchlist tracker

Here’s a simple and practical TV show watchlist tracker concept you can use to keep track of shows you’re watching, want to watch, or have completed. This tracker can be implemented in a spreadsheet, app, or even coded as a small program. Below is a detailed structure and key fields for your TV show watchlist tracker:

TV Show Watchlist Tracker Structure

Field Explanation:

• Show Name: The title of the TV show.

• Status: Current watch status. Common options:

  • Watching

  • Completed

  • Want to Watch

  • On Hold

  • Dropped

• Seasons Watched: Number of seasons you have completed or currently watching.

• Episodes Watched: Total episodes you have watched.

• Total Episodes: Number of episodes in the show (if known).

• Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, etc.

• Platform/Network: Where the show is available (Netflix, Hulu, HBO, etc.).

• Start Date: When you started watching.

• End Date: When you finished watching (leave blank if still watching).

• Rating: Your personal score or rating (out of 10, or any scale you prefer).

• Notes/Comments: Any thoughts, spoilers, or reminders.

Example Use Case (Spreadsheet Formula Tips)

• Use filters to sort by status, platform, or rating.

• Use conditional formatting to highlight shows in “Watching” status.

• Add a progress percentage column: (Episodes Watched / Total Episodes) * 100 to visually track completion.

Optional Add-ons for Advanced Trackers

• Next Episode Air Date: For ongoing shows.

• Episode Length: Average minutes per episode.

• Favorite Characters: Personal notes.

• Tags: Custom tags like “Binge-worthy,” “Recommended,” “Based on Book.”

If you want, I can also help you with a ready-to-use template for Excel, Google Sheets, or even a simple script in Python or JavaScript to automate reminders or progress tracking! Would you like that?