For those that use Trakt to sync watch status (I’ve just started using it as ab backup thanks to lost watched starts during a Plex dance on upgrade to a bigger HDD - some worked Fien some didn’t…)
I know I go back and rewatch some TV shows many many times. So instead of marking as unwatched each time we could have a mark for REwatch which then allows the show to display the next episode in On Deck for example.
This will also also Trakt to update the watch count as well.
I’d love this feature, or at least some way of having watched episodes included in On Deck.
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I would recommend having a server option to toggle auto or manual modes for a rewatch feature, the manual mode will allow the user to click a ‘mark for rewatch’ option on a tv show and auto mode would allow plex continue watching algorithm to work everything out for the user so when all episodes of a show have been watched they still display in the continue watching list by using the watch history to work out which episode is the next one, a better description of the auto mode can be found here [Feature Request] Improvements for the continue watching algorithm
Hallo.
I am for update , where rewatched will be a option to keep play counts for statistict and showing again in home tab for continue watchin for tv shows.
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Please for next update.
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This would be welcomed feature.
I enjoy rewatching series and would love to have Plex reflect how many times sometimes has been rewatched and the dates they have been watched.
Some series or documentaries are watched out rewatched every season or after news evens - deaths, etc.
I totally vote, Yes, for this advanced features.
As a Plex user, I would like the ability to track episodes in a series on a re-watch without having to mark the series as un-watched.
Having to mark a series as un-watched changes where and when the series shows up in other areas of the application do to filtering.
Re-watching something should allow episodes to be played in order and ignore the prior ‘resume’ status of episodes. Upon initial or subsequent watches, some episodes can be left as incomplete due to credits; allowing the prior completed or partially completed status to be ignored or reset with a different counter, this allows the re-watch to be completed without interruption or partially missed episodes.
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I completely agree with this suggestion and have upvoted it.
I also currently have to marked a series as unwatched in order for episodes to appear in the Continue Watching when rewatching it, which is far from ideal, as others have expressed.
The simplest approach would be for the CW algorithm to simply set the Next Episode flag on the next sequential episode on completion of the current one, regardless of the existing Watched/Unwatched status. I do also see the appeal of a specific Rewatch tracking solution, which might be phase 2 of implementing these changes/improvements, as I expect that would be move involved to develop.
Several Plex users, including myself, frequently rewatch TV shows and have raised concerns about the current limitations with tracking these rewatch episodes effectively. Currently, marking a series as “unwatched” is the only workaround to ensure that episodes show up in the Continue Watching list, which is not ideal. This manual reset alters the viewing history and can cause confusion in other areas of the app, such as recommendations or show progression.
Key Requests:
- “Mark for Rewatch” Option:
- A manual mode for rewatching would allow users to select a “Mark for Rewatch” option directly on a TV show. This action would preserve the watched status but signal the app that the user intends to rewatch the show.
- This “Mark for Rewatch” option should ideally integrate with features like On Deck and Continue Watching, allowing rewatched episodes to show up in the right places without disrupting the original watch progress.
- Auto Mode for Rewatch Tracking:
- An auto mode would enable Plex to automatically detect when a show is being rewatched and manage it in a way that doesn’t require user intervention. When all episodes of a show are watched, Plex could intelligently display the next episode in the Continue Watching list, using the watch history to determine the next episode, even if it’s a rewatch.
- This approach could make use of the “Watch Again” or “Rewatch” flag to continue displaying rewatched content in the On Deck or Continue Watching sections.
- Tracking Play Counts and Stats for Rewatches:
- Plex users have expressed a desire to track the play count for each episode, allowing them to see how many times a show has been rewatched, and keeping track of those dates in their statistics. This would be especially useful for users who rewatch series or documentaries regularly—whether due to personal preference or new events (e.g., documentary updates or popular series episodes).
- Improved Continue Watching Algorithm:
- The Continue Watching algorithm could be enhanced to work with both new and rewatched episodes. When rewatching a show, the next episode could be marked correctly in sequence, even if previous episodes were already marked as “watched.”
- The resume status for partially watched episodes could be ignored, allowing rewatchers to start fresh without dealing with any previous watch history interruptions.
- Separate Rewatch Counter:
- A separate rewatch counter could be added, distinct from the regular watched counter, to differentiate between initial views and rewatches. This would allow users to see how often they’ve rewatched a series, and prevent accidental resets of their watch history.
Proposed UI Visuals and Features:
- Icons/Tags: Add a small, visible icon or tag (e.g., “Watch Again” or “Rewatch”) next to show titles, in both the library and recommendations sections, so users can easily spot which shows are flagged for rewatching. These could be color-coded or show up with a distinct icon (like a circular replay arrow) to signify the rewatch status.
- Rewatch List: Create a dedicated “Rewatch List” section in the app, where users can view all shows they’ve flagged for rewatching. This section would display all relevant content marked with the rewatch tag.
- Filter/Sort: Add the ability to filter or sort the library by Rewatch status, allowing users to easily find shows they want to revisit without cluttering their other lists.
Expanding on the Feature:
- The Trakt integration could sync with these features to update watch counts when users rewatch a show. This would make it easier for users who rely on third-party apps to track their watching habits.
- As suggested by others, implementing this feature could be a two-phase process: first, improving the Continue Watching algorithm to handle rewatch statuses, and then adding the more advanced rewatch tracking features in a later phase.
Summary:
- Plex should offer a “Mark for Rewatch” feature to allow users to mark content they intend to rewatch, while keeping their watch history intact.
- Both manual and auto modes would provide flexibility in how rewatching is managed, from auto-flagging content to giving users control over marking a series for rewatch.
- Tracking rewatch stats and improving the Continue Watching experience would be crucial for users who often revisit content.
This would allow users to enjoy their rewatch experience without disrupting their watch history, recommendations, or statistics, making Plex a more flexible and user-friendly platform for content rewatching.
I’m not going to get into details of implementation since it is all still in the works and things change often but we are working on a rewatch system. I don’t have an ETA to share.
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This seems to be a fairly basic feature that is missing.
I request that the ability to automatically reset the “watched” flag on media be implemented based on a user-specified expiry.
Like most people, I don’t watch my favourite movie or series just once. On movies, this isn’t so much of a problem as I can just watch from the beginning, however if I want to re-watch a series, it remembers where I last left things, even though it was from many months/years ago, and it’s not where I want to pick things up from.
I’d love a feature where the user can specify how long the “watched” flag is enabled for until media just becomes “unwatched” again.
Just curious. If a series is fully ( or partially) watched and you start watching an already watched episode 1 which may indicate you may plan to watch the whole thing again would it work if some popup maybe at the start or end of playback of that episode where it asks “do you want to mark series as unwatched” or “Are you rewatching this series/show”.
I’m not sure if you mean per series or per an entire TV library. Marking everything as unwatched even things you may not plan to watch again. Like I rewatch Battlestar Galactica every few years but and I may rewatch other things but those are usually on a whim.
Say if you only want to rewatch season 3 of a show because that is the best one. Such as an anthology show like American Horror Story, marking the entire series unwatched might not be helpful.
Not saying what you are asking is flawed just trying to think of other scenarios. We do plan to implement re-watching but nothing is set in stone afaik.
Thanks for your reply.
Perhaps a pop-up would work, but it would have to be implemented with some thought to avoid it getting annoying (e.g.: Trigger after x-number of “old episodes” being re-watched in order, rather than it activating on a single “favourite” episode). This would likely then involve a client-side update across the board?
For me, simply marking everything as unwatched on the server-side, would be ideal, not just from a programatic standpoint, but it’s the way I consume content. For example, I know I’ve seen The Office dozens of times, because it never gets old. I don’t need to know what episodes I’ve watched before (unless it was within the last few weeks just so I know where I’m up to with the latest binge session), so the feature largely becomes pointless (after a certain amount of time has passed). To me “on-deck” and “watched” are basically the same thing, in fact, on-deck should probably override “watched”, if the watch date is more recent.
When it comes to TV series, I don’t care that I’ve “watched” something 3 months ago. That data is largely stale by that stage. The biggest annoyance I have is that the “watched” status seems to take precedence over the on-deck menu, when I’ve clearly gone back and watched a number of older episodes more recently.
I hope this is all making sense. I think the option should ultimately be with the end user, if I had the option to “Purge watched status after x-days”, I’d use it. I don’t think a “Mark for Rewatch” option fits the bill (as previously suggested by another user), as it’s basically the same as marking individual series as “Unwatched” (a feature that currently exists).
Maybe this begs a bigger question overall: Should “watched” status and “on-deck” be combined into the one feature? What does one offer over the other?
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They are related but not sure I would consider them them same. Folks could watch episodes out of order shuffled where folks may have opinions on what should be on deck. but something to think about for sure.
I have many shows that I like to “re-watch”. The trouble is that when I finish an episode of something i’ve seen before - if I don’t start the next one (or deploy another work around) - it won’t end up in continue watching.
I feel like there are an innumerable number of ways and places that you could choose to “toggle” this on - i think the most important thing is that you give a single, unified approach and not try and add it to several different menus.
Perhaps the path to least resistance would be a system setting to toggle the feature on - when it is on - if you start up an episode you’ve already watched you could then prompt the person to “play” the episode as you regularly would OR enter “re-watch/binge” mode which simply starts the continued watching from that episode onwards (so if i start S02E01 - the next episode would be S02E02)
