Oh, that Continue Watching list. It's like the digital attic of our viewing habits, crammed with half-eaten snacks of shows we started but never quite finished. It's a graveyard of good intentions and a reminder that, yes, you did abandon that documentary about competitive cheese sculpting after only 15 minutes.
But fear not! You can Marie Kondo that digital debris and spark joy (or at least mild relief) by banishing those unwanted shows. It's surprisingly simple, though perhaps not immediately obvious, kind of like finding the hidden compartment in your car where all the spare change and lost french fries end up.
Clearing the Clutter: Mobile or Tablet
Let's start with the smaller screens – your phone or tablet. Because, let's be honest, most of our Disney+ binging happens in bed, right? No judgement here.
Fire up the app and head over to your profile. It's usually tucked away in a corner, represented by your chosen avatar, which, if you're like me, is probably still Mickey Mouse, because classic never goes out of style.
Now, locate the dreaded Continue Watching section. There it is, lurking like a digital gremlin. Take a deep breath. You're about to declutter!
Find the show you want to evict. Tap the three little horizontal lines that appears when you hover the cursor to the content. A menu will pop up, offering you a choice.
Select "Remove from Continue Watching." A satisfying "poof" sound effect might be nice here, but alas, you'll have to provide your own. Repeat for all the shows that no longer bring you joy (or those you accidentally started while navigating the menu with your elbow).
Taming the Big Screen: TV Edition
Okay, time to tackle the TV. The process is similar, but navigating with a remote adds a certain level of "Where's Waldo?" to the experience.
Open the Disney+ app on your TV. Find your profile icon – hopefully you remember which cartoon character you chose. If not, it's a fun guessing game!
Scroll down to the Continue Watching section. There they are, those unfinished stories, staring back at you, silently judging your lack of commitment. Don't worry; you're about to take back control.
Highlight the show you want to say goodbye to. Instead of little lines, press the 'more options' button on your remote. This might be the "menu" button, the one with three horizontal lines, or some other mysterious symbol depending on your remote's unique personality.
A menu will appear. Select "Remove from Continue Watching." Poof! (Again, you supply the sound effect.) The show vanishes, freeing up valuable digital real estate for new adventures…or at least, for re-watching The Mandalorian for the tenth time.
Bonus Tip: The Profile Shuffle
Here's a little trick for those truly stubborn shows that refuse to be banished. Sometimes, the system glitches, and a show clings to your profile like a lovesick limpet.
Try switching to a different profile (if you have one) and then back to your own. This can sometimes "reset" the Continue Watching list and allow you to finally evict that unwanted guest.
Or, if you're feeling particularly daring, you could try watching a few more minutes of the offending show. Sometimes, just reaching the next episode threshold is enough to make it disappear from the list. Though, be warned, you might actually get hooked!
So there you have it! Now you can bravely face your Continue Watching list and prune it into a curated collection of viewing pleasures. May your Disney+ experience be ever joyous and free from the tyranny of unfinished shows.
"Hakuna Matata," as Timon and Pumbaa would say. It means "no worries" – especially about your Continue Watching list!
