Tired of Hulu's Roulette of Rejection? How to Stop Those Random Shows From Crashing Your Carefully Curated Chill Time
Let's face it, we've all been there. You settle in for a night of Parks and Rec, ready to relive the glory of Leslie Knope and waffles. But then, WHAM! Suddenly you're staring down the barrel of a documentary about competitive sheep shearing. Hulu, in its infinite wisdom, has decided you NEED to be an expert in ovine follicle removal.
The Struggle is Real, But There's Hope, Pawnee Fans!
Fear not, fellow streamers! There's a way to wrangle Hulu's autoplay function and get it to behave like a well-trained poodle, not a rabid raccoon. Here's the lowdown:
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- Turn Off That Autoplay, Baby! This might seem obvious, but it's the hero we need. During your next viewing session, find the settings menu (it usually looks like a gear icon) and toggle that pesky autoplay function OFF.
But Wait, There's More! Turning off autoplay altogether might feel a little like giving up on true love. Don't worry, there are ways to still enjoy the convenience of autoplay without the random show roulette.
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Train Your Hulu. Hulu uses your viewing habits to suggest shows. So, if you keep accidentally disliking those sheep shearing documentaries (because, let's be real, who actually wants that?), Hulu will eventually get the hint. Just hit the thumbs-down button on any show that doesn't tickle your fancy. Over time, Hulu will learn your tastes and start suggesting things you'll actually enjoy.
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The Art of the Queue. Hulu allows you to create your own queue. This is your personal Netflix-style haven, filled with shows you know and love (or at least shows that won't subject you to competitive sheep shearing). Once you've finished your current show, Hulu will happily move on to the next one in your queue, keeping your night on track.
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So You've Conquered Autoplay, Now What?
Now that you're the master of your Hulu domain, go forth and stream with confidence! Settle in for a night of Parks and Rec reruns, knowing you won't be surprised by a mid-season finale of "Extreme Yarn Ball Knitting."
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Bonus Tip: If you're feeling particularly adventurous, you can always use the good ol' fashioned search bar. It's like a library for shows, but way less dusty and with fewer disgruntled librarians (probably).
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How-To FAQ for the Stream-Savvy
- How to Turn Off Autoplay? During playback, find the settings menu (gear icon) and toggle autoplay OFF.
- How to Train Hulu's Recommendations? Dislike any shows you're not interested in to improve suggestions.
- How to Create a Queue? Find the "+" icon next to a show and add it to your queue.
- How to Use the Search Bar? It's the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen. Type in the show you want and voila!
- How to Deal With Existential Dread Caused by Competitive Sheep Shearing Documentaries? We recommend a healthy dose of Parks and Rec and a strong cup of tea.