Hey, I realize this is a common issue, and unsure if this is the right forum as there was no general ‘help’, but Plex isn’t getting my TV shows right. What’s even worse, is I thought I could just organize it by folder. SO I just go in the folder, maybe plex thinks breaking bad is boston public, but …

Let’s start with your exact file and folder names inside the folder linked to your library. Usually those common issues can be linked to some severe deviation from the naming schema or how folders are linked to a library. It might also be helpful if you can share what version of Plex Media Server …

Thank you for replying. I am legit retarded so undoubtedly I’ve messed up somewhere. This is how I organize everything [Album] imgur.com [imgur.com] …

Make sure you follow Plex naming requirements: Your Media → TV Show Files (Naming and Organizing) . Did you add d:\media\tv to the Plex library? If so, the problem is the Genre folder. Plex does not support such structure. You have a two choices: Put all your TV shows in one folder, withou…

Ok, I got you. Thank you this makes a lot of sense. I will do this. Is there an easy way to mass update metadata for like a whole show or season or genre so I don’t have to do each one?

[image] dbirch: You will need to do the plex dance Yes. Thanks for mentioning it. [image] steffan8: Is there an easy way to mass update metadata You do not have to update the metadata, just name and organize the files correctly. Plex does not read embedded metadata from MKV files. …

[image] FordGuy61: You have a two choices: Put all your TV shows in one folder, without the Genre folder Have multiple TV Show libraries, one for each genre. Option 3): Add all genre subfolders individually to the same library.

Plex not recognizing TV shows

Plex Media Server Metadata & Adding Files

dbirch February 2, 2022, 1:24am 6

You will need to do the plex dance

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