Letterboxd for TV Shows: The App That Does Both
Looking for a Letterboxd for TV shows? You're not alone — it's one of the most-searched questions among TV fans. Letterboxd is built exclusively for films, which means if you also watch series, you need a second app. Matinee is the answer: a Letterboxd but for shows (and movies), with the same diary-style logging, friend social feed, and ratings you love — plus episode tracking, streaming availability, and AI search that Letterboxd doesn't offer.
How Matinee Compares to Letterboxd
| Feature | Letterboxd | Matinee |
|---|---|---|
| Track movies | ✅ | ✅ |
| Track TV shows & episodes | ❌ | ✅ |
| Episode-level progress tracking | ❌ | ✅ |
| Season & series ratings | ❌ | ✅ |
| Where to stream (TV + movies) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Social friends feed | Limited | ✅ |
| Smart watchlist optimizer | ❌ | ✅ |
| AI-powered natural language search | ❌ | ✅ |
| Free to use | Limited | ✅ |
Matinee vs Serializd vs TV Time for TV Tracking
| Feature | Matinee | Serializd | TV Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track movies | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Track TV shows | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Episode-level tracking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Streaming availability | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| AI-powered search | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Smart Watchlist Optimizer | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Social friends feed | ✅ | Limited | Limited |
| Free to use | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
The key difference: Serializd and TV Time are TV-only. If you ever watch movies too, you'll need a second app. Matinee is the only modern tracker that handles both with equal depth. See how Matinee compares to TV Time in detail →
Why People Switch from Letterboxd to Matinee
Letterboxd stops at the cinema door
Letterboxd has no episode tracking, no series progress, and no TV-specific features at all. If you watch TV shows — even prestige TV — Letterboxd can't help you. Matinee tracks both formats in a single diary.
TV shows deserve episode-level tracking
Matinee lets you mark individual episodes as watched, track your progress through a season, and see completion percentages for multi-season shows — everything a TV fan needs.
One app for movies AND TV
Instead of keeping a separate app for movies and another for TV, Matinee combines both in one place. Your watch history, ratings, and watchlist cover everything.
See where to stream every TV show
For every series in your watchlist, Matinee shows which streaming platforms carry it. No more opening Netflix, then Hulu, then Max to find where to continue a show.
What is Matinee?
Matinee is a free app for tracking movies and TV shows on iOS and Android. Everything Letterboxd does for movies — diary logging, ratings, reviews, social features — Matinee does for both movies and TV shows. It's the app for people who don't want to split their watching life between two different tools.
Features
Track Movies & TV Shows
Log every movie and TV show you watch, rate and review, and build your personal diary.
Smart Watchlist Optimiser
Your watchlist ranked by taste match, rating, and momentum — the best pick is always at the top.
Where to Watch
See which streaming platforms carry each title, filtered by your subscriptions.
Friends & Social Feed
Follow friends, see what they're watching, and share recommendations in real time.
AI Natural Language Search
Search naturally — 'funny sci-fi movies under 2 hours' — and get instant results.
Free on iOS
Download Matinee free on the App Store. Pro unlocks advanced AI features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Matinee works just like Letterboxd but covers TV shows too. You can log episodes, rate series, write reviews, follow friends, and see where to stream — all for free on iOS and Android.
Yes. Matinee supports the same core features as Letterboxd for movies — logging, ratings, reviews, and a social feed — plus it adds TV show tracking, streaming availability, and AI-powered search.
Yes. Matinee lets you mark individual episodes as watched, track your progress through a season, and see how far you are through any multi-season show.
Yes. Matinee is completely free to download and use on iOS and Android. A Pro upgrade unlocks advanced AI search and removes ads.
Letterboxd import is on our roadmap. In the meantime, you can quickly rebuild your watchlist and watch history using Matinee's AI-powered smart search.
Yes — Matinee works exactly like Letterboxd but covers TV shows too. You can log episodes, rate seasons, write reviews, and follow friends' watching activity, all for free on iOS and Android.
Matinee is the most feature-complete Letterboxd-style app for TV series. It includes episode-level tracking, season ratings, streaming availability, and a social feed — things Letterboxd doesn't offer for television.
No. Letterboxd is movies-only and has no support for TV shows, episodes, or series tracking. For TV, use Matinee — it covers both movies and shows in a single app.
Matinee is the closest app to Letterboxd for TV. It has the same diary-style logging and social features as Letterboxd, extended to cover all TV shows and episodes. Serializd and TV Time are TV-only alternatives, but neither tracks movies.
Try Matinee Free Today
Track movies and TV shows with friends. Free on iOS and Android.