Help with tvshowly
A quick guide to what tvshowly does and how each part of the app fits together.
What tvshowly is
tvshowly is a lightweight TV companion for saving shows, finding something worth watching, and keeping up with what is new without managing a detailed watch history.
The main idea is simple: save shows when you hear about them, set a few preferences, and let tvshowly help when it is time to pick something.
How to use each page
My Shows
Use My Shows as a lightweight list for TV you are watching, caught up on, or interested in. It is meant to help you remember shows without turning TV into a chore.
Open My ShowsTonight
Tonight helps you pick what to watch next from your saved shows, streaming preferences, and the people you watch with. It is built for decision time, not endless browsing.
Open TonightDiscover
Discover gives you curated recommendations by genre, platform, mood, best-of list, and if-you-liked guide. It is useful when you want ideas beyond the shows you already saved.
Browse DiscoverThis Week in TV
This Week in TV highlights notable premieres, returns, finales, and TV moments so you can quickly catch up on what is happening.
Read This Week in TVShow Pages
Show pages collect the basics for a series, including descriptions, status, watch options when available, updates, cast details, and ways to save or share the show.
Play
Play is home to daily TV games like Five Clues, Cast Rush, and ShowDown. Games are available without an account, and you can share your results after playing.
Open PlayAccount settings
Account settings are where signed-in users can manage profile details, streaming preferences, and Connections. These details help tvshowly make Tonight and recommendation surfaces more relevant.
Open AccountFrequently asked questions
What is tvshowly for?
tvshowly is a simple TV companion. Save shows you hear about, see what is worth paying attention to, and get a faster answer when you are deciding what to watch.
Do I need an account?
You can play the games without an account. Sign in if you want to save shows, use Tonight, manage streaming preferences, connect with people you watch with, or receive notifications.
Is tvshowly episode tracking?
No. tvshowly intentionally stays lighter than episode-by-episode tracking. The core statuses are Watching, Caught Up, and Interested.
How do streaming preferences work?
You can choose streaming services in Account settings. tvshowly uses those preferences to make recommendations and watch options more useful when that information is available.
What are Connections?
Connections are people you watch with or trust for recommendations. They can help shape Tonight picks, Watching With suggestions, and in-app show sharing.
How do notifications work?
Notifications can alert you about relevant show activity, shared shows, and updates tied to your account. You can review them from the bell in the app header.
How do I get help or report a problem?
Email hello@tvshowly.com with what happened, the page you were on, and any details that would help reproduce the issue.
You can contact us at hello@tvshowly.com.