deep research brief tv shows streaming database
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Deep Research Brief: TV Shows Across Every Streaming Platform — Building the Definitive TV Database, Tracker, and "Where to Watch" Guide
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deep research brief tv shows streaming database
Conduct deep, current research on television series worldwide and the platforms that carry them: the shows, seasons, episodes, cast and crew, where each title can be watched in each country, how audiences rate and track what they watch, and the data, legal, technical, and business realities of building a TV-only database that can compete with IMDb, TMDB, TVDB, JustWatch, Trakt, and similar services.
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This research will support a website (and later apps) for casual viewers deciding what to watch tonight, binge-watchers tracking progress, cord-cutters comparing subscriptions, fans of specific genres (anime, K-dramas, reality, true crime, prestige drama, kids' TV), parents checking content suitability, international viewers dealing with regional availability, entertainment journalists, critics, researchers, and industry professionals.
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Scope is TV series and episodic content: scripted and unscripted series, limited series and miniseries, anime, docuseries, talk and late-night shows, reality and competition shows, kids' and animated series, soaps and telenovelas, web series, and episodic content on streaming, broadcast, cable, FAST, and video platforms. Exclude feature films except TV movies and specials tied to a series, and except where needed for comparison. Cover every major streaming platform worldwide, not just U.S. services. Clearly separate verified facts (official announcements, credits, platform data) from rumors, leaks, fan speculation, and unverified trade reporting.
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Series: This is the master brief of a 13-document series (master + Parts 01–12). The parts go deeper on each area; this brief sets the shared framework below. See tv-brief-series-README.md for run order.
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Research window: January 1, 2019 – September 15, 2026, with emphasis on the last 24 months. State the exact research date.
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Shared framework for all parts
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0.1 Confidence scale (apply to every fact, record, and story)
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Official — the platform, network, studio, awards body, regulator, or company filing states it
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Documented — contracts, court records, API documentation, terms of service, measurement-company reports
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Trade-confirmed — Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, TVLine, or similar with named sources
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Trade-reported — anonymous sourcing in reputable outlets
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Third-party data — estimates from data vendors, aggregators, or traffic tools (state methodology)
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Unverified — rumor, leak, social post, fan wiki
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Contradicted or outdated — superseded by newer official information
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0.2 Current context to verify first (as of mid-September 2026)
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These leads came from live research on Sept 15–17, 2026. Confirm each one before relying on it:
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Max renamed HBO Max (July 2025); Apple TV+ renamed Apple TV (Oct 2025); Amazon Freevee shut down (2025)
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Skydance–Paramount merger closed (Aug 2025); Paramount Skydance agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix withdrew (Feb 2026); state lawsuit and 2027 closing timeline; planned HBO Max + Paramount+ combination
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Comcast's Versant cable-network spin-off (Jan 2026); Starz separated from Lionsgate (May 2025); Hulu integrating into the Disney+ app; Disney–Fubo combination (Oct 2025); ESPN DTC and Fox One launches (Aug 2025)
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Prime Video ad-free add-on rebranded Prime Video Ultra with 4K moved into it (2026)
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Crunchyroll ended its free tier (Dec 2025)
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TV Time shut down (July 2026); Trakt limited its free tier (2025–2026)
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Netflix engagement report moved to annual (July 2026)
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78th Primetime Emmy Awards held Sept 14, 2026
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Define fields (Part 03 gives full detail) for: Series, Season, Episode, Person, Credit, Character, Platform, Plan (price, ad tier, quality, streams, country, effective date), Availability (title × platform × country × plan × start/end date × source × last verified × confidence), Rating, Chart entry (source, metric, period, rank, value), Renewal status event, Award, Image asset (source, license, attribution, date), and Source (URL, publisher, date, access date, confidence level).
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Define the TV and streaming landscape
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Broadcast, cable, and premium cable networks
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SVOD (subscription video on demand)
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AVOD (ad-supported video on demand)
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Hybrid ad tiers on subscription services
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FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) channels
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TVOD / EST (rent or buy per episode or season)
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vMVPDs / live TV streaming (e.g., YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo)
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Platform originals vs. licensed library content
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Exclusive, co-exclusive, and non-exclusive licensing
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First-run vs. second-window (e.g., shows that move from a network to a streamer)
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Binge release vs. weekly release vs. hybrid (split seasons, batch drops)
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Series, season, part, volume, and "chapter" naming conventions
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Limited series vs. miniseries vs. anthology series
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Episodic web series, creator-led shows, and vertical microdramas
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Aggregator apps and TV operating systems (Apple TV app, Google TV, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung/LG smart TV hubs)
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Channel stores and add-on subscriptions (e.g., Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, Roku Premium Subscriptions, YouTube Primetime Channels)
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Bundles (carrier, platform, and service-to-service bundles)
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Multi-level structure (show → season → episode)
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Different episode ordering (air order, DVD/production order, streaming order, absolute order for anime)
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Regional title and episode differences
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Episodes split or merged between markets
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Shows renamed, rebooted, revived, or continued under a new title
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Specials, recaps, and bonus episodes
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Credits that change episode by episode
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Streaming platforms and services
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Research every major platform worldwide. Verify current names, ownership, and status, since several services have been renamed, merged, shut down, or sold recently.
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Amazon Prime Video (and the status of Freevee content after its shutdown)
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Hulu (and its integration into the Disney+ app)
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HBO Max (verify current name, ownership, and the status of the Warner Bros. Discovery split/sale and competing bids)
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Paramount+ (post Paramount–Skydance merger)
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Apple TV (formerly Apple TV+; verify current branding)
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YouTube, YouTube TV, and YouTube Primetime Channels
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ESPN (DTC service) and Fox One (verify current status)
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AMC+, MGM+, Starz, BET+, Philo, Sling, Fubo
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Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Plex, Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Xumo Play, Crackle
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Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, and other anime services
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Viki, Kocowa, and Asian-drama services
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BritBox, Acorn TV, Topic, Sundance Now, Shudder, Hallmark+, Great American Pure Flix, Dropout, Nebula, CuriosityStream, PBS / PBS Passport
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Microdrama apps (e.g., ReelShort, DramaBox, and others)
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UK: BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, 5, NOW, Sky
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Canada: Crave, CBC Gem, Global TV
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Australia/NZ: Stan, Binge, ABC iview, SBS On Demand, 9Now, 7plus, 10, TVNZ+, Neon
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India: JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5, others
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South Korea: TVING, Wavve, Coupang Play
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Japan: U-Next, Hulu Japan, ABEMA, TVer, DMM TV
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China and Southeast Asia: iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku, WeTV, Viu, Vidio
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Latin America: Globoplay, ViX, Claro video
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Europe: Canal+, Joyn, RTL+, ARD/ZDF Mediatheks, SkyShowtime, Viaplay, Movistar Plus+, RaiPlay, France.tv, M6+, NPO Start, Videoland
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Middle East/Africa: Shahid, OSN+, Showmax (verify status)
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Plans, prices, and ad tiers by major market
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Content focus and flagship shows
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Original vs. licensed catalog size (with source and date)
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Release model (weekly, binge, split)
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Whether the platform publishes viewing data or top-10 lists
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Availability of official metadata or partner feeds
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Deep-link support (web, iOS, Android, TV OS)
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Affiliate or referral programs, if any
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Password-sharing and household policies
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Download/offline, 4K/HDR/Dolby Atmos, and simultaneous-stream limits
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Accessibility features (captions, audio description, dubbing languages)
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Recent changes: renames, price increases, removals, mergers, shutdowns
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Data model and metadata standards
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Design the core data model for a TV-only database. Research how existing services structure TV data.
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Episode (including specials and unaired episodes)
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People (cast, guest stars, voice actors, crew, creators, showrunners, writers, directors)
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Characters (and characters played by multiple actors)
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Networks, platforms, and channels
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Production companies and studios
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Franchises, universes, spin-offs, reboots, revivals, and remakes (including international adaptations)
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Source material (books, comics, manga, games, podcasts, formats)
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Content ratings and advisories
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Availability records (platform × country × plan × date)
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Renewal, cancellation, and production status
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Original title, localized titles, alternate titles
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Original language, dubbed and subtitled languages
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Premiere, finale, and per-episode air dates by region
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Runtime (per episode, with and without ads)
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Genres, subgenres, tones, themes, and moods
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Status (in development, filming, returning, ended, cancelled, on hiatus, revived)
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Episode ordering schemes (aired, production, DVD, streaming, absolute)
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Content ratings (U.S. TV Parental Guidelines, MPA where relevant, BBFC, FSK, ACB, CBFC, others)
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Content descriptors and parental guidance
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EIDR (Entertainment Identifier Registry)
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AniDB, AniList, MyAnimeList, Kitsu IDs for anime
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Platform-native IDs (Netflix, Prime Video ASINs, Apple, etc.)
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schema.org TVSeries, TVSeason, TVEpisode, Person, PerformanceRole markup
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Explain entity resolution: matching the same show across sources with different titles, dates, episode orders, and IDs. Recommend a canonical ID strategy and cross-reference table.
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Data sources, APIs, and licensing
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Research every realistic data source, its coverage, quality, update frequency, cost, and license terms. Be precise about what commercial use is allowed.
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IMDb (non-commercial datasets vs. commercial licensing; terms against scraping)
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TMDB API (attribution requirements, commercial-use terms, rate limits)
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TheTVDB (subscription/licensing model)
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TVmaze API (license terms, e.g., CC BY-SA and commercial options)
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Wikidata and Wikipedia (CC0 vs. CC BY-SA content)
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Gracenote (Nielsen), TiVo/Xperi, FYI/Rovi-style commercial metadata vendors
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AniList, MyAnimeList (Jikan), AniDB, Kitsu for anime
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MyDramaList and similar for Asian dramas (check API availability and terms)
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Official network and platform press sites and press kits
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JustWatch (partner/API terms)
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Streaming Availability API (Movie of the Night)
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TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch; attribution and limits)
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Utelly/other aggregator APIs (verify current status)
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Direct platform feeds and deep-link catalogs
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Nielsen (Streaming Top 10, The Gauge, Media Distributor Gauge)
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Netflix Top 10 site and semiannual engagement reports
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Samba TV, Reelgood, JustWatch, and Parrot Analytics (demand data) charts
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Platform-published top-10 lists (Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple, etc.)
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BARB (UK), OzTAM/VOZ (Australia), Numeris (Canada), other national measurement bodies
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Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic (licensing, not scraping)
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Critics' reviews from publications (linking and quoting limits)
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Letterboxd-style and Serializd-style user review models
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Coverage (countries, languages, show types, episode depth)
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Image rights (whether images can be displayed and cached)
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Rate limits and caching rules
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Termination and change-of-terms risk
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Dependency risk if the source shuts down, raises prices, or restricts access
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Explain the legal status of facts vs. expression in databases: facts are generally not copyrightable in the U.S., but synopses, images, reviews, and curated selections can be; the EU sui generis database right protects substantial investment; terms of service and anti-scraping laws create separate risks. Do not provide legal advice; identify where a lawyer is needed.
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"Where to watch" and availability tracking
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How availability varies by country, plan (ad vs. ad-free), and add-on channel
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How often titles are added, leave, or move between platforms
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Titles removed for tax write-offs, licensing expiry, or rights disputes, including shows that disappeared entirely from streaming
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Split rights (e.g., seasons on different platforms; show on one service in the U.S. and another abroad)
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Free with ads vs. subscription vs. rent/buy per episode or season
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Dubbed/subtitled availability differences by region
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Live and next-day availability of network shows
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Leaving-soon and coming-soon data reliability
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Deep-link formats and failure rates
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Price tracking for services and bundles
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"Cheapest way to watch" and "which services do I need for my watchlist" logic
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Subscription rotation ("churn and return") behavior
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Explain why availability data is often wrong and how to verify, timestamp, and correct it. Recommend a confidence score and a "last verified" date for availability records.
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Ratings, reviews, rankings, and anti-manipulation
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Research how existing sites calculate and display ratings:
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IMDb weighted ratings and its approach to vote manipulation
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Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer and Popcornmeter methodology (verify current names and verified-audience rules)
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Metacritic Metascore weighting
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TMDB, Trakt, Letterboxd, Serializd, MyAnimeList, and AniList scoring
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Episode ratings and season averages
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Bayesian averages and minimum vote thresholds
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Recency and "trending" formulas
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Review bombing (political, fandom wars, pre-release)
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Bot and paid ratings campaigns
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Harassment of cast and creators in reviews
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Demographic skew in voter bases
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Show, season, and episode ratings
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Verified-watch or tracked-progress weighting
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Transparent methodology page
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Separate critic and audience signals
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Episode rating heatmaps and "when does it get good" data
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Spoiler tagging and moderation rules
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Tracking, discovery, and personalization features
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Research the feature sets and UX of tracking and discovery tools:
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Episode check-ins and progress tracking
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"Up next" and "continue watching" across platforms
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Release calendars (by service, country, and time zone)
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Push/email alerts for new episodes, season premieres, renewals, cancellations, and "now streaming" changes
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Import/export (Trakt, TV Time, IMDb, Letterboxd, Simkl, CSV) and data portability
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Scrobbling from Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, Emby, and platform history exports
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Viewing stats and year-in-review
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Social features (friends, activity feeds, shared lists, watch parties)
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Recommendations (collaborative filtering, content-based, editorial)
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Mood, tone, and "similar shows" discovery
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Filter by service subscriptions the user already has
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Parental guide and content-warning filters
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Accessibility filters (audio description, captions, dub languages)
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Spoiler shields for unwatched episodes
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Search (typo tolerance, alternate titles, character names, actor lookup, "that show where…" natural-language search)
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AI assistants for discovery (and accuracy limits)
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IMDb (and IMDb TV/Freevee history)
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TV Time (verify ownership and status)
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Letterboxd (check any TV expansion)
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Google TV, Apple TV app, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV discovery
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Episode Calendar, Next Episode, and similar calendar sites
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Fandom wikis and Wikipedia episode lists
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MyAnimeList, AniList for anime
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MyDramaList for Asian dramas
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Deadline, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, TVLine, and What's on Netflix as news/renewal sources
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Newer or AI-driven discovery startups
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Coverage depth (shows, episodes, people, international)
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"Where to watch" coverage and accuracy
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Tracking and social features
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Business model (ads, subscription, affiliate, B2B data)
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Traffic estimates (with source and limitations)
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SEO strengths (which queries they win)
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Community size and engagement
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Weaknesses, user complaints, and gaps
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Recent changes (feature removals, price changes, API restrictions, acquisitions)
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Identify the specific gaps a TV-only site can realistically win: e.g., episode-level depth, international/streaming coverage, cross-platform tracking, cleaner UX, renewal/cancellation tracking, better anti-spoiler design, or niche-genre depth.
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Renewal, cancellation, and "on the bubble" tracking and verification
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Release date announcements and how often they change
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Season recaps and episode guides (original writing only)
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"Ending explained" and FAQ content
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Cast news and casting announcements
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Trailers and teasers (embedding official sources)
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Awards coverage (Primetime and Daytime Emmys, International Emmys, Golden Globes, Critics Choice, SAG/Actor Awards, BAFTA TV, Peabody, Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Baeksang, others)
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Streaming top-10 and weekly chart coverage
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Monthly "new on [platform]" and "leaving [platform]" lists
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Industry context: strikes and their aftermath, production volume, licensing trends, and consolidation
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Explain sourcing standards: prefer official announcements, press releases, platform press sites, and trade confirmation; label rumors and leaks clearly; correct errors publicly.
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User-generated content, community, and moderation
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Contribution models (open wiki, moderated edits, trusted editors, reputation systems)
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How IMDb, TMDB, TVDB, Wikipedia, and Fandom handle edits, disputes, and vandalism
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Verification of cast/crew credits
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Handling requests from actors and crew (age, birth names, deadnames, private information, photos)
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Trivia, goofs, and quotes (accuracy, copyright limits on quotes)
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Discussion boards and comment sections (IMDb removed its message boards; research why)
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Harassment, hate speech, and doxxing
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Leaked content and piracy links
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Moderation tooling, staffing, and AI-assisted moderation
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Transparency reports and appeals
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Section 230 (U.S.) and DMCA notice-and-takedown
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EU Digital Services Act obligations by platform size
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GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other U.S. state privacy laws
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COPPA and age-appropriate design codes if children may use the site
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Right of publicity and personality rights for people pages
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Defamation risk in trivia, bios, and user reviews
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Legal, rights, and compliance
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Copyright in synopses, episode descriptions, and press materials
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Image rights: key art, stills, headshots, logos, and screenshots
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Fair use and its limits for reviews and commentary
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Embedding trailers from YouTube and official players
- NOTE 249
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Trademark use of platform names and logos (nominative use; brand guidelines)
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Affiliate and sponsorship disclosures (FTC Endorsement Guides, UK ASA/CAP, EU rules)
- NOTE 251
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Terms of service of data providers and anti-scraping law (e.g., CFAA, contract claims, EU database right)
- NOTE 252
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Linking to piracy sites (must be prohibited)
- NOTE 253
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Accessibility law (ADA, WCAG 2.2, European Accessibility Act effective June 2025)
- NOTE 254
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Cookie consent and ad-tech compliance
- NOTE 255
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Content ratings display requirements, if any
- NOTE 256
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Using AI to generate summaries or metadata (accuracy, disclosure, copyright)
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Explain legal topics in accessible language and note when a lawyer should review. Do not provide legal advice.
- NOTE 258
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SEO, traffic, and distribution
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Search demand for TV queries: "where to watch X", "X season N release date", "X cast", "is X renewed", "X episode count", "shows like X", "X ending explained", "new on Netflix this week"
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Which sites currently rank for each query type
- NOTE 261
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Google knowledge panels and how they pull TV data
- NOTE 262
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Impact of Google AI Overviews and AI Mode on click-through for entertainment queries
- NOTE 263
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Structured data (schema.org TVSeries/TVSeason/TVEpisode, Person, Review, BreadcrumbList, VideoObject)
- NOTE 264
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Programmatic page generation at scale and Google's scaled-content-abuse and site-reputation policies
- NOTE 265
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Thin-page risk for millions of episode and person pages; indexation strategy
- NOTE 266
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Core Web Vitals and image-heavy pages
- NOTE 267
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Google Discover, Google News eligibility, and entertainment news velocity
- NOTE 268
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Reddit, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, and Letterboxd-style social sharing
- NOTE 269
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Being cited by AI assistants and LLM-based search (answer engines)
- NOTE 270
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Email newsletters (weekly "what's new on your services")
- NOTE 271
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Browser extensions and TV/mobile apps as distribution
- NOTE 272
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Partnerships with podcasts, fan communities, and creators
- NOTE 273
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Recommend an SEO strategy that avoids low-quality mass-produced pages and builds unique value per page.
- NOTE 274
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Recommend a practical architecture for a bootstrapped team that can scale:
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Data ingestion pipelines from multiple sources
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Entity resolution and deduplication
- NOTE 277
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Canonical data store (relational vs. graph; e.g., Postgres with a graph layer)
- NOTE 278
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Change history, edit audit trails, and rollback
- NOTE 279
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Search (e.g., Typesense, Meilisearch, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Algolia) with multilingual and typo tolerance
- NOTE 280
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Recommendation engine options
- NOTE 281
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Availability refresh jobs and change detection
- NOTE 282
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Time-zone-aware release calendars
- NOTE 283
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Notification system (push, email) at scale
- NOTE 284
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Image pipeline, CDN, resizing, and caching within license terms
- NOTE 285
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Rendering for SEO (SSR/SSG/ISR) with frameworks like Next.js, Astro, or similar
- NOTE 286
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Public API for the site's own data (and its licensing)
- NOTE 287
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Mobile apps and TV apps (web-first vs. native)
- NOTE 288
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Account system, privacy, and data export
- NOTE 289
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Analytics and privacy-friendly measurement
- NOTE 290
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Cost estimates for hosting, search, databases, email, and data licenses at 10K, 100K, 1M, and 10M monthly visits
- NOTE 291
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Use of AI for metadata enrichment, tagging, summaries, and moderation — with human review and accuracy checks
- NOTE 292
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Economics and business model
- NOTE 293
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Display and video advertising (RPMs for entertainment traffic, ad-network requirements)
- NOTE 294
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Affiliate revenue (streaming service affiliate programs, which ones exist, payout terms, restrictions; Amazon Associates; Apple Services Performance Partners; device and bundle offers)
- NOTE 295
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Sponsored placements and platform marketing partnerships (with disclosure)
- NOTE 296
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Premium membership (ad-free, advanced stats, unlimited lists, early features)
- NOTE 297
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B2B data licensing and API access
- NOTE 298
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Merch or fan-community offerings
- NOTE 299
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Moderation and editorial staff
- NOTE 300
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Marketing and app-store fees
- NOTE 301
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A lean MVP (solo founder, open/low-cost data)
- NOTE 302
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A 12-month path to sustainability
- NOTE 303
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Break-even traffic estimates under each monetization mix
- NOTE 304
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Compare the economics of competitors where data is available (e.g., IMDb within Amazon, JustWatch's B2B model, Letterboxd's acquisition, TMDB's community model).
- NOTE 305
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IMDb's growth from a fan list to an Amazon subsidiary
- NOTE 306
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TMDB's community-built model and API ecosystem
- NOTE 307
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TheTVDB's move to paid licensing and community reaction
- NOTE 308
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JustWatch's pivot to B2B/advertising data
- NOTE 309
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Letterboxd's growth and acquisition (and lessons for a TV equivalent)
- NOTE 310
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Serializd and other "Letterboxd for TV" attempts
- NOTE 311
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TV Time's ownership changes and user impact
- NOTE 312
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Trakt's changes to free vs. VIP features
- NOTE 313
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Rotten Tomatoes' score controversies and methodology changes
- NOTE 314
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Sites or apps that shut down after losing API access or licensing
- NOTE 315
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Streaming title removals and their effect on "where to watch" data
- NOTE 316
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Review-bombing incidents on TV shows
- NOTE 317
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Streaming consolidation, mergers, and service shutdowns
- NOTE 318
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Bundling and the return of cable-like packages
- NOTE 319
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Ad tiers becoming the default
- NOTE 320
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Live sports and live events on streamers
- NOTE 321
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Licensing shows back to rival platforms
- NOTE 322
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YouTube's share of TV viewing and creator-led series
- NOTE 323
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Global content growth (K-dramas, anime, Spanish-language, Indian, Turkish series)
- NOTE 324
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AI-generated or AI-assisted TV content and labeling
- NOTE 325
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AI assistants replacing search for "what should I watch"
- NOTE 326
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Aggregator battles (TV OS makers vs. streamers) over discovery and data
- NOTE 327
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Cross-platform watch-history APIs and data portability
- NOTE 328
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Privacy regulation affecting personalization
- NOTE 329
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Physical media and archival concerns for removed shows
- NOTE 330
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Develop a TV-only database and tracking website positioned as the definitive source for TV shows across all streaming platforms.
- NOTE 331
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Positioning and differentiation vs. IMDb, TMDB, JustWatch, and Trakt
- NOTE 332
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Name and branding direction (original; must not imitate existing brands)
- NOTE 333
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Show, season, episode, person, character, network, and platform page templates
- NOTE 334
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"Where to watch" module with country selection and last-verified dates
- NOTE 335
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Streaming service directory with plans, prices, and catalogs
- NOTE 336
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"Which services do I need?" watchlist optimizer
- NOTE 337
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Subscription cost calculator and rotation planner
- NOTE 338
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Release calendar (by service, country, time zone)
- NOTE 339
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Renewal and cancellation tracker
- NOTE 340
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New and leaving this week/month by platform and country
- NOTE 341
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Episode tracker and watch-progress system
- NOTE 342
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Parental guide and content advisories
- NOTE 343
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Similar-shows and mood-based discovery
- NOTE 344
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Genre hubs (anime, K-drama, reality, true crime, kids, British TV, etc.)
- NOTE 345
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Viewership charts hub (with source attribution)
- NOTE 346
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Lists, collections, and editorial guides
- NOTE 347
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Community contribution and editing system
- NOTE 348
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Import tools from other trackers
- NOTE 349
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Mobile app and TV app roadmap
- NOTE 350
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Affiliate and sponsorship policy
- NOTE 351
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Editorial and corrections policy
- NOTE 352
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MVP feature set (what to build first vs. later)
- NOTE 353
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Data coverage targets for launch (e.g., top N shows by country, full episode depth)
- NOTE 354
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Use official key art, stills, press images, and media-kit assets from networks, platforms, and studio press sites by default, within their usage terms.
- NOTE 355
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Use images from licensed data providers only as their terms permit (display, caching, attribution).
- NOTE 356
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Embed official trailers from official channels rather than re-hosting.
- NOTE 357
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For people, use official press photos or properly licensed images (e.g., Wikimedia Commons with correct attribution); respect removal requests.
- NOTE 358
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Use platform logos only per brand guidelines.
- NOTE 359
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Generate illustrative images only as a last resort, never to depict real actors or to imitate official key art.
- NOTE 360
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Clearly label generated or illustrative imagery.
- NOTE 361
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Record source, license, attribution, and date for every image.
- NOTE 362
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TV and streaming landscape map
- NOTE 363
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Terminology and taxonomy guide
- NOTE 364
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Global streaming platform directory (owners, markets, prices, plans, status)
- NOTE 365
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TV data model and schema recommendation
- NOTE 366
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Identifier and cross-reference strategy
- NOTE 367
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Data source and API comparison (coverage, cost, license, risk)
- NOTE 368
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"Where to watch" data strategy and accuracy framework
- NOTE 369
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Ratings methodology and anti-manipulation plan
- NOTE 370
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Tracking, discovery, and personalization feature spec
- NOTE 371
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Competitive analysis and gap map
- NOTE 372
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Editorial and news sourcing guide
- NOTE 373
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Community contribution and moderation policy
- NOTE 374
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Legal, rights, privacy, and compliance guide
- NOTE 375
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SEO and distribution strategy
- NOTE 376
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Technical architecture and cost model
- NOTE 377
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Business model and budget scenarios
- NOTE 378
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Website information architecture
- NOTE 379
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Page templates and wireframe notes
- NOTE 380
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Suggested headlines and page titles
- NOTE 381
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Editorial, corrections, and disclosure policy
- NOTE 382
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Image-sourcing and attribution policy
- NOTE 383
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MVP scope, 90-day launch plan, and prioritized 12-month roadmap
- NOTE 384
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Use current information and state the exact research date.
- NOTE 385
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Prioritize sources from the past 12–24 months for platforms, prices, ownership, API terms, availability, regulations, and competitor features.
- NOTE 386
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Verify recent renames, mergers, shutdowns, and ownership changes directly rather than relying on older articles.
- NOTE 387
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Prefer official platform and network press sites, company filings and earnings reports, API documentation and terms of service, measurement companies, regulatory agencies, reputable trade publications, and verified community data.
- NOTE 388
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Include direct links, publication dates, and source limitations.
- NOTE 389
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Clearly distinguish confirmed facts from rumors, leaks, and speculation (especially renewals, cancellations, and release dates).
- NOTE 390
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Clearly distinguish availability by country, plan, and date.
- NOTE 391
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Do not treat third-party traffic estimates, viewership estimates, or demand metrics as exact figures; explain their methodology and limits.
- NOTE 392
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Do not recommend scraping, violating data-provider terms, linking to piracy, or copying synopses, reviews, or images without rights.
- NOTE 393
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Explain technical and legal concepts in accessible language.
- NOTE 394
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Identify uncertainty, licensing and dependency risk, data-accuracy limits, privacy concerns, and rapidly changing platforms and prices.