Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services in the world, with unlimited access to some of the most popular TV shows and movies, and the fact that there are subscription plans that provide one account with multiple sub-accounts makes it even more popular.
Because we don’t always have the time or patience to watch a movie from beginning to end, and it’s easy to forget which episode of a TV show you last watched when a season has around 20 episodes. Fortunately, Netflix has a variety of tools and features that make navigating through content easier, and those who get lost and want to simply resume watching where they left off can use the Continue Watching feature.
This handy feature highlights all the content you started watching but didn’t get around to finishing until the end, and it stays at the top of the Netflix content menu so it’s the first thing you see when you log in.
However, there may be times when you don’t intend to resume a TV show or movie because it was simply terrible, or when you’re about to watch something on Netflix with someone and don’t want them to know what else you’re watching.
Whatever the case may be, the bottom line is that you want the Continue Watching notification to go away for good in both of these scenarios, and that is exactly what we will show you in the following article, which will include steps for the PC, smartphone, and Smart TV versions of Netflix as well.
How to Remove Continue Watching on Netflix
Because removing the Continue Watching list differs by platform, we’ve included step-by-step instructions for each.
1. Clear Continue Watching on PC and macOS
Clear Netflix History on Web Browser
- Go to the official Netflix website or open the Netflix store app and log into your Netflix account.
- Log into your profile.
- Click on it on the top-right corner of your screen and click on Account
- Scroll down the list until you reach Viewing activity
- You should now see a list of everything that was watched on a particular profile, such as name, episode number (TV shows only), and the date.
- Press the button next to each entry labelled Hide from viewing history.
- If you want to remove TV shows entirely, select the Remove series? button that’s right under the show’s name
- If you want to remove TV shows entirely, select the Remove series? button that’s right under the show’s name
When you return to your main screen, the Continue Watching list should no longer contain that show or movie, and if you removed everything, the Continue Watching list should be completely gone.
Clear History on the Netflix UWP Microsoft Store App
- Launch the Microsoft Store Netflix app.
- Sign in to your account and enter the desired profile.
- Press the three-dots button in the top-right corner and select Settings
- Click on Account Details.
A new window in your browser will open, taking you to your Netflix page, where you can simply repeat the steps for clearing the Continue Watching list through your browser.
2. Clear Continue Watching on Android or iOS
- Launch the Netflix app on your smartphone and sign in to your account.
- Enter the profile from where you want to delete the Continue Watching list.
- Go to the Home tab and scroll until you reach the Continue Watching category.
- Tap on the three-dotted button next to the listing that you want to remove.
- Tap on Remove From Row.
3. Clear Continue Watching on a Smart TV
Note: If you’re connected to a Smart TV, there’s currently no way to remove an item from the Continue Watching list, but there is a workaround you can try:
- Log into your PC, Mac, Android or iOS using the same account as your Smart TV
- Follow the steps mentioned above to remove the entries from your Continue Watching list
- Once you’ve deleted the entries, restart your Smart TV
How to Remove a Show from Continue Watching on Netflix – CONCLUSION
You should be able to remove the Continue Watching list from your Netflix account on all major platforms by following the steps outlined above (except Smart TVs).
You won’t see any constant reminders of bad TV shows or movies that you were smart enough to abandon early on thanks to this little trick, and your Netflix catalogue will feel less cluttered as a result.
Here are a few extra things that you need to know about Netflix’s Continue Watching feature:
- Your Continue Watching list will no longer include TV shows and movies that have been removed from the Netflix library.
- It will be removed from your Continue Watching list if you’re using a VPN and connected to a country that doesn’t have a particular show or movie in its library.
We hope you found this article helpful and that you are able to enjoy Netflix as a result of reading it. Please let us know if you’d like more of these articles in the comments section below, and we’ll write them as soon as possible.
