Evicting Unwanted Guests: A Guide to Kicking Shows Out of Your Hulu "Keep Watching" List
Ah, the "Keep Watching" list on Hulu. A double-edged sword, it is. On one hand, it's a helpful reminder of where you left off in that gripping documentary about competitive snail racing (don't judge, it's surprisingly intense). On the other hand, it can become a cluttered digital graveyard of shows you started with good intentions but quickly realized were, well, about as exciting as watching paint dry.
Fear not, fellow streamers! There are ways to reclaim your "Keep Watching" list from the clutches of shows you'd rather forget. Consider this your eviction notice handbook, complete with tips, tricks, and maybe even a sprinkle of lawyer jokes (because why not?).
Eviction Method #1: The Stealthy Swipe (For Mobile Users)
This method is all about subtlety. Think of yourself as a movie spy, infiltrating the enemy base (aka your phone) to neutralize the target (that show you never want to see again). Here's how it goes:
- Infiltrate the App: Launch the Hulu app on your phone and brace yourself for a daring mission.
- Locate the Target: Scroll down until you see the dreaded "Keep Watching" list. It might be lurking in the shadows, but you'll find it.
- Initiate the Swipe: With the grace of a black belt in phone-fu, swipe left on the show you want to banish.
- Confirm the Eviction: A sinister little message might pop up asking if you're SURE you want to remove the show. Hit "Remove" with the steely resolve of a judge sentencing a reality TV villain to a lifetime of reruns.
Pro Tip: This method also works for the "My Stuff" list. Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility (and the ability to create a curated streaming haven).
Eviction Method #2: The Public Humiliation (For Desktop Users)
This method is a bit more dramatic. Think of it as a public shaming in the digital town square. Here's how to unleash the power of public (well, sort of public) scorn:
- Boot Up the Computer: Fire up your computer and head to the Hulu website.
- Navigate to Your Profile: Click on your profile picture in the top right corner. It's like pointing at the show and saying, "We need to talk."
- Unearth the "Account" Section: Click on "Account" and prepare to unleash the full force of your administrative power.
- Find the Watch History: Under "Account," look for "Watch History." This is where the incriminating evidence resides.
- Deliver the Public Shame: Click on the three dots next to the show you want to evict, then select "Remove from Watch History." Consider this the equivalent of putting the show on blast for everyone to see (well, not everyone, but Hulu might take a mental note).
Lawyer Joke Intermission: Don't worry, this removal won't hold up in any digital court. You're not infringing on the show's right to be watched... although, some reality TV might argue otherwise.
Eviction Method #3: The Nuclear Option (For the Truly Desperate)
Let's face it, sometimes you need to go scorched earth. This method is for those shows that haunt your dreams (or at least your browsing history). Here's how to unleash the ultimate eviction force:
- Steel Yourself: This method wipes your entire watch history clean. It's the streaming service equivalent of hitting the reset button.
- Return to "Account": Just like in Method #2, head back to your account settings.
- Seek Out California (Don't worry, you're not moving): Look for the section titled "California Privacy Rights" (because apparently, your right to forget about bad reality TV choices is protected by the Golden State).
- Clickity-Clack on "Manage Activity": Click on "Manage Activity" and then select "Watch History." This is where things get real.
- The Final Act: Click "Clear Selected" and watch your watch history vanish like a magician's trick.
Remember: This is a one-way street. Once you hit "Clear Selected," those shows and their questionable plotlines are gone forever (or at least until you accidentally start watching them again).
So there you have it! With these eviction methods in your arsenal, you can take back control of your "Keep Watching" list and turn it into a haven