ReelRifter Blog
News, feature announcements, and tips from the team.
ReelRifter is Live: May the 4th Be With You
The doors are open. ReelRifter is the universal watchlist and intelligence layer for every show and movie you watch — across every streaming service. Here's what it is, why we built it, and a tour of every feature waiting for you on launch day.
Introducing Reel Flick (Beta) — Doom Scrolling, but for Building Your Watchlist
We took the most addictive UI pattern of the last decade and pointed it at something useful. Reel Flick is a TikTok-style vertical-swipe feed of TV shows and movies — flick through, tap to add the ones you like, and walk away with a watchlist that's actually full of things you want to watch. Mobile only, in beta starting today.
Everything New at Launch: Continue Watching, Streaming Value, Travel Downloads, and 9 New Notifications
ReelRifter officially launches May 4th. Here's a full tour of every feature we shipped in the final sprint — from a smarter dashboard to a Traveler's Download Report and 9 brand-new push notification types.
The AI That Learns What You Actually Like (And What You Don't)
ReelRifter now remembers why you dropped something — and uses it to never recommend the same mistake twice.
Introducing Pro + Sports: Live Scores, Standings, and Highlights Inside ReelRifter
ReelRifter now tracks your favourite sports teams and players alongside your shows and movies — with real-time scores, league standings, highlight playback, and a brand-new $8/mo plan.
Your Watchlist Is Now Available in Claude and ChatGPT
ReelRifter now supports MCP — connect your watchlist to AI assistants and ask natural-language questions about your viewing history.
Watch Streaks: Why Consistency Is the Best Binge Strategy
How ReelRifter's streak system helps you make steady progress through your watchlist instead of abandoning shows mid-season.
Introducing AI Picks: Your Personal Movie & TV Recommender
We built an AI recommendation engine that actually knows what you've watched — and uses that to suggest what you'll love next.
Spring 2026 Update: Smart Sort, Season Countdowns, Wrapped, and More
We shipped seven new features this week — from AI-powered watchlist prioritization to a year-in-review recap and a multi-show interleave planner. Here's what's new.