About

# About Shows You Should Be Watching

Last Updated: November 11, 2026

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Mission

We help you decide what to watch next — without wasting your time.

There’s too much TV. 500+ scripted series per year across dozens of platforms. Most recommendation engines optimize for engagement, not quality. We optimize for your time.

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What We Do

Description
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1,500-2,500 word deep dives — what works, what doesn’t, who it’s for
“If you liked X, watch Y because Z” — thematic, tonal, structural connections
Renewals, cancellations, premieres, casting — with context, not just press releases
How a subgenre evolved, where it’s going, what’s essential
Where to watch, regional availability, price comparisons

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Editorial Standards

1. We Watch Before We Write


Every review is based on full-season viewing (or all available episodes). No first-impression hot takes passed off as verdicts.

2. Specificity Over Generality


We cite scenes, episodes, directorial choices, writing decisions. “The show leans into its genre roots” is banned from our vocabulary.

3. Verdicts Have Caveats


A 9/10 isn’t “perfect for everyone.” We tell you who bounces and why.

4. Comparisons Are Curated


Algorithmic “similar shows” lists are useless. We hand-pick 3 comparables with reasoning.

5. Corrections Are Public


Factual errors get correction notes on the article and a log at `/corrections/`.

6. Independence

  • No paid reviews, no guaranteed coverage

  • Affiliate revenue never influences editorial

  • We cover shows with zero affiliate availability

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The Team

Jon Shaft — Founder & Editor-in-Chief
TV critic since 2018. Formerly [redacted — print/online outlets]. Specializes in genre television, international co-productions, streaming economics.
`[email protected]`

Contributing Critics — Rotating roster of specialists:

  • Telenovela / Latin American TV — [Name], [credits]

  • Anime / Japanese Media — [Name], [credits]

  • British / European Drama — [Name], [credits]

  • Animation (Western) — [Name], [credits]

  • Reality / Unscripted — [Name], [credits]

Want to join? See `/contact/` for pitch guidelines.

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History

  • 2023 — Launched as a personal watchlist blog

  • 2024 — Expanded to structured reviews + guides; hit 50K monthly sessions

  • 2025 — Added industry tracking, newsletter, freelance contributors

  • 2026 — 186 show pages, 55K+ database entries, AdSense application (pending)

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Data Sources & Attribution

Source
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TMDb, TVDb, IMDb
Respective APIs
JustWatch, Reelgood, platform APIs
Promotional assets (transformative commentary) / original screenshots

All original text, analysis, photography, and design: © Shows You Should Be Watching.

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Corrections & Accountability

Correction Log: `https://showsyoushouldbewatching.com/corrections/`
Submit a correction: `[email protected]`

We track: date, article, error, correction, reporter (anonymous OK).

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Advertising & Partnerships

AdSense — Contextual + personalized ads (Google). See [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy/) for opt-out.
Affiliate Links — Streaming platforms, retailers. Disclosed on every page. See [Terms](/terms-of-service/).
Sponsorships — Clearly labeled “Sponsored” / “Partner Content.” Never mixed with editorial.
Media Inquiries: `[email protected]`

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Contact

General: `[email protected]`
Editorial: `[email protected]`
Legal/Privacy: `[email protected]` / `[email protected]`
Form: `https://showsyoushouldbewatching.com/contact/`

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