This new TV tracking app could do for shows what Letterboxd does for movies

Letterboxd is a highly favored app for tracking media consumption and creating lists, with a particular focus on movies. While Goodreads serves a similar purpose for books, a comprehensive app for tracking TV shows has been elusive. However, Bingers, an app developed by the co-founder of TV Time, may provide a solution to this gap.

From the onset, Bingers appears to excel in beauty and customization, featuring large posters and backdrops, as well as a polished interface that is generally well-organized. Adding shows to your watchlist is effortless, with episode and season tracking being just as swift, minimizing any potential inconvenience. The app offers a smooth transition from other platforms, enabling users to import their data from TV Time, TV Time Liberator, or Refract.

While there are limitations, such as the inability to sort or filter cast and crew filmographies, the core functionalities are well-implemented. Bingers provides alerts for new episodes or seasons, allowing users to rate and review shows and episodes, even attaching emojis to convey their emotions. Users can also designate their favorite character in an episode, view the percentage of people who chose each option, and keep track of total watch time and number of episodes viewed.

Furthermore, Bingers offers the option to mark shows as favorites, create lists, follow other users, explore trending shows and genres, and log rewatches, enabling users to gauge how many times they have watched a particular title. While the app currently lacks a Bingers website, it compensates with a visually appealing design, minimal friction in logging, and reminders for new episodes.

Although there are a few features that could be improved, such as additional statistics, overall average ratings, and the inclusion of trailers, Bingers demonstrates a strong start and has the potential to become the Letterboxd for TV with continued refinement and audience growth.