Have you ever noticed that when opening the Netflix dashboard on your TV, you get a row of movie or video titles under the heading "Continue Watching"? Netflix offers this convenience to help you resume watching unfinished movies and videos.

However, there are times when you might not want these titles to appear on your screen, such as:

• You started a show or movie but didn't like it and don’t plan to continue.
• Someone else used your profile and watched something you're not interested in.
• You prefer a cleaner Netflix interface without cluttered recommendations.
• You finished a movie, but it's still stuck in your "Continue Watching" row.
• You want to keep your watch history private, especially when sharing your account.

Alternative Solution: If you want to keep your Netflix interface clean and free of unwanted titles, consider using StreamFox for Video. With StreamFox, you can easily download your favorite movies and shows from Netflix and store them permanently offline, keeping your watchlist clutter-free.

So, can you delete title from "Netflix Continue Watching" on TV? This article discusses six ways to do it. Keep reading till the end to learn about a seamless alternative to "Continue Watching."

Part 1. Can you delete continue watching on Netflix on smart TV?

Yes, you can! Netflix allows you to remove titles from the "Continue Watching" row directly on your smart TV.

The "Continue Watching" feature is helpful for resuming shows and movies, but sometimes you may want to clear certain titles. Maybe you started a show but didn’t like it, or you watched something you'd rather keep private. No matter the reason, Netflix provides an easy way to delete unwanted titles from your "Continue Watching" list on smart TVs.

In the next sections, we’ll walk you through six simple ways to remove titles from "Continue Watching" and introduce a seamless alternative to managing your Netflix watchlist.

Part 2. How to Delete "Continue Watching" on Netflix on smart TV?

We’ve already discussed 6 ways to delete titles from "Continue Watching" on Netflix. Here are some methods you can try.

Method 1. Watch it to the end

Netflix keeps unfinished titles in "Continue Watching" until they are fully watched. The simplest way to remove a title is to watch it until the end, ensuring it no longer appears in the row.

Method 2: Remove Titles from "Continue Watching" on Netflix TV

Step 1: Open Netflix on your TV. Access your profile and go to the Continue Watching row.

Step 2: You see a list of movie titles you started but did not finish viewing.

Step 3: Click on the movie title you want to remove from the "Continue Watching” row.

Step 4: You get various options, such as “Resume," Start from the beginning." Scroll down to reach “Remove from Continue Watching.”

Step 5: Select “Remove from Continue Watching.” Go back to the original screen. The movie title would have vanished from the row.

Pro Tip: If you accidentally remove a title, Netflix provides an option to undo this action from the "Continue Watching" row.

Point to Note: You have to remove each title manually—there is no option to clear all at once.

Method 3. Fast Forward to the Credits

Suppose, for some reason, you do not want to watch the movie until the end because it could involve watching the credits, which can take a long time to finish. Under such circumstances, you can press the “fast-forward” option on your remote and move quickly to the movie's end.

Now, go to the Help section on Netflix (on the TV) and reload it. This can reset the "Continue Watching" row.

Method 4. Hide Titles from Continue Watching

If you do not want others to know what you were watching on Netflix, you can hide the titles from the “Continue Watching” row or "Viewing History" by hiding them from view. However, you cannot do this from your smart TV. You will need to access Netflix from a web browser.

Step 1: Open your browser and sign into Netflix.

Step 2: Select your profile from the list.

Step 3: Open “Viewing Activity” for your profile.

Step 4: On the “Watching” page, click the “hide” icon next to the title you want to hide.

Step 5: You can hide the entire series once you hide an episode. At the bottom of the page, select the "Hide all" option. Confirm your action.

Point to Note:

• It may take up to 24 hours for the hidden title to disappear from all devices.
• Hidden titles won’t be used for recommendations anymore.
• You cannot hide titles on a "Kids" profile.

Method 5. Use the Three Dots (Mobile & Browser Only)

On mobile devices and web browsers, you can remove titles using the three dots menu:

Step 1: Access Netflix on your smartphone.

Step 2: Go to the “Home page.” Scroll down to “Continue Watching” row.

Step 3: Tap the three dots icon beside the movie title you want to remove.

Step 4: Select “Remove from row.”

Pro Tip: On a PC browser, hover over the title in "Continue Watching" and click "Hide this movie."

Point to Note: This option may not be available on Netflix TV apps.

Method 6. Profile Management

If you don’t want to manually remove titles, creating a new profile gives you a clean slate without affecting your main account’s recommendations.

Let’s see how to create a new profile on Netflix.

Step 1: Open Netflix.

Step 2: Go to “Manage Profiles.”

Step 3: Select “Add Profile.”

Step 4: Name it.

Step 5: Continue or Save.

Point to Note:

• Netflix allows up to five profiles per account.
• This won’t delete existing content from your main profile.

Part 3. A Seamless Alternative to Netflix’s ‘Continue Watching’ Problem

The "Continue Watching" row on Netflix is a convenient feature that lets you pick up where you left off. But is there a way you can watch Netflix content offline? Yes, you can download and watch Netflix movies on your PS4/TV/PC/Mobile at leisure. We introduce One-stop Streaming Video Downloader — StreamFox for Video, a versatile alternative to streamline your viewing experience.

• StreamFox is a seamless alternative to Netflix’s “Continue Watching” problem.
• Besides Netflix, StreamFox offers software tools for other streaming platforms, such as Disney+, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, MAX, and Hulu.
• StreamFox offers movie downloads at speeds that are 10x faster than other similar products.
• StreamFox offers facilities like customizing your audio and video formats and adding subtitles in multiple languages and formats.
• The batch downloading facility allows users to download entire TV shows simultaneously.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Access StreamFox's official website on your browser.

Step 2: Download StreamFox for Video Downloader, install it on your system, and register for your account. Select Netflix.

Step 3: Open the StreamFox integrated browser and sign into your Netflix account.

Step 4: Search for your movie title and copy-paste it into the search bar. You can also drag the movie into the area with the + symbol.

Step 5: Look for the dropdown menu at the right corner and select your desired video output format, including MP4, MOV, MKV.

Step 6: Select the video resolution depending on your preferences and available storage space. By default, you get 1080p.

Step 7: Click “Convert All” to start downloading your videos. If you have to download multiple videos, check the boxes and click "Convert All."

Step 8: Look into the “Finished” section for your downloaded movie.  

Part 4: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do you delete what you recently watched on Netflix on TV?

On most TVs, you cannot delete the recently watched history from the Netflix app. However, you can do so using a web browser.

Step 1: Open Netflix and sign in.

Step 2: Select the particular profile for which you want to delete the history. Select your account from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Scroll to “Profile and Parental Controls” section.

Step 4: Go to "Viewing Activity" and click "View."

Step 5: Click “Hide from viewing history” next to the title. It is removed from your history.

Step 6: Refresh your Netflix page on the TV to see the updated viewing history.

Q2. How can I stop Netflix from adding titles to the "Continue Watching" row?

You cannot stop Netflix from adding titles to the "Continue Watching" row because it automatically adds titles when you start watching them and do not finish them. So, the best way is to avoid starting a title unless you intend to watch it.

Q3. Why do titles keep appearing in my "Continue watching" row even after I remove them?

Usually, it does not happen, but if it does, it could be because:

• You might not have removed the title completely from your “Viewing Activity.”
• Another user on your profile might still be watching the title.
• Sometimes, there can be a delay in syncing changes across devices.

Conclusion

The Continue Watching feature on Netflix is helpful because it allows users to resume watching from where they previously left off. It is handy when watching TV shows because you do not need to remember the last episode you watched. However, it can be annoying for some as it can create privacy violations, especially if multiple viewers use the same Netflix account. This article discussed six ways to delete or remove movie titles from the Continue Watching row. Viewers can use this information for their benefit.