How to Reset Netflix Recommendations

Have you ever watched a great movie or TV series and wished you could find more such content of a similar genre? This is why Netflix is renowned for also providing us with similar recommendations so that we can keep discovering films we like. But over time your taste may change or you simply want to find new types of content. This is why knowing how to reset Netflix recommendations is a good way to hit the refresh button. Let’s get started!

How to Reset Netflix Recommendations

Now you can easily get rid of stale suggestions provided by Netflix its recommendations have hit a dead end. Keep reading to find out how you can break out of the algorithm.

1. Log in to your Netflix and select your profile.
2. Tap on your profile from the top right corner and select Account.
3. Scroll down and click on Manage Profiles.
4. Select your preferred profile under Profile Settings.
5. Click on Viewing activity under Preferences.
6. Click on the Stop icon next to the show you specifically wish to remove from your recommendation list.
7. Scroll down and click on Hide All to completely reset your list.
8. Select Yes, and hide all my viewing activity from the confirmation prompt.

This way you will be able to wipe out all Netflix suggestions for your profile.

How do I Clean Up My Continue Watching List on Netflix?

You can also choose to remove any current shows from your Continue Watching section.

Option 1: Via Desktop

Here’s how you can remove any shows from Continue Watching on your desktop:

1. Open Netflix and click on your profile.
2. Hover over the show you wish to remove.
3. Click on the cross icon under the show.
4. Select your option from I like this but I don’t want to continue watching, I don’t like this, and Just cleaning up.

Your selected show will be removed.

Option 2: Via Phone

Similarly, you can also do the same from the Netflix app. Let’s see how:

1. Open Netflix and select your profile.
2. Tap on the three dots over your preferred show under Continue Watching.
3. Tap on Remove from row.
4. Select Remove from the confirmation prompt.

This way your selected shows will be easily removed from Continue Watching on Netflix.

What Factors Does Netflix Consider to Show its Recommendations?

If you’re wondering how does Netflix offer you suggestions based on your recent watch, here are some of the factors considered by the platform:

• Your past and current interactions on Netflix which includes the movies you’ve watched.
• Your ratings of particular shows.
• Your reason to remove from Continue Watching.
• Other users who share similar interests and preferences.
• Details about the titles such as the actors, categories, release year, and genre.
• The time of day do you usually watch Netflix?
• Your most preferred languages for shows.
• The gadgets you’re using to watch Netflix.
• How long have you spent watching a Netflix video?

Will Resetting My Recommendations Affect My Saved Lists?

No, resetting your recommendations will not affect any movies or TV series you have saved in My List.

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We hope now you can easily reset your Netflix recommendations by following the methods outlined in this guide. Do not hesitate to reach out to us in the comment section. Keep visiting TechCult for more tech-related know-how.