--- {"title": "How to follow upcoming shows for series trackers in 2026", "description": "Learn how series trackers can follow upcoming shows by preparing lists, choosing tools, and checking how updates reach their library.", "url": "https://vlcleanplayer.com/how-to-follow-upcoming-shows-for-series-trackers/", "date": "2026-10-12"} --- Learn how series trackers can follow upcoming shows by preparing lists, choosing tools, and checking how updates reach their library. Series trackers can follow upcoming shows by keeping a source list, choosing a way to update it, and checking how titles move into their tracking workflow. | Option | Tracking method | Cost details | |---|---|---| | Watcharr | Paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. [^1] | not published | | Manual list | Keep a show list and review titles by hand. | not published | | Shared list | Use a shared list for tracking show ideas. | not published | ## What you need before you start Series trackers need a clear list of shows they want to follow and a place to keep that list updated. Decide which shows should be followed and how titles will be reviewed before they are added to a library. Keep the tracking rules simple so it is clear which shows belong in the workflow. Have Radarr and Sonarr ready if they are part of the way movies and shows are managed. Radarr handles movies and Sonarr handles shows, so know which tool will receive show information before choosing a tracking method. Choose whether a list will be maintained by hand or through a tool that can provide links or updates. Check how each option handles list changes, title matching, and the connection to the existing library workflow. ## Step by step 1. Pick the list or method that will hold the shows to follow. Make sure the source can be viewed and maintained in a way that fits the tracking workflow. 2. Decide how new shows should move from the list into the tracking tools. Check whether titles need review before they are added. 3. Prepare the Radarr or Sonarr setup if those tools are part of the process. Confirm which application should receive show information. 4. Add the chosen tracking method and follow the instructions for connecting it to the workflow. Keep notes about what the method checks and when updates happen. 5. Review the list after setup. Remove unwanted titles and confirm that the shows being followed are still the ones needed. 6. Check failed matches or missing information when they appear. A tracking method may need manual review when a title cannot be matched correctly. 7. Update the workflow when the list source or library process changes. A simple process makes it easier to keep upcoming shows organized. ## Tools that can do it Watcharr is made by the team that publishes this site. Watcharr lets a series tracker paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. [^1] Watcharr can accept any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. [^1] Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. [^1] A bookmark can be clicked inside Radarr or Sonarr to add the list, using that app's API key without sending it anywhere else. [^1] The links are built from the IMDb list's id, so the same list always gives the same two links. [^1] Other options include a manual tracking list, a shared list, or another tracking tool. Check each option for list sources, title matching, update timing, and how it connects to the library workflow before choosing. ## Common mistakes to avoid Avoid choosing a tracking method without checking how titles move into the library workflow. A list that is easy to maintain still needs a clear path for review and adding shows. Avoid ignoring title matching details. Check what happens when a show cannot be matched and whether manual review is needed. Avoid sharing a list without deciding who can change it or what types of shows belong there. Clear rules can make a tracking process easier to manage. Avoid skipping privacy and access checks. Review what information a tool uses and what connections it needs before adding it to a setup. ## Frequently asked questions ### How can series trackers follow upcoming shows? Series trackers can choose a list source, decide how titles should be reviewed, and pick a method for moving show information into the library workflow. The important parts are keeping the list clear, checking matches, and knowing how updates are handled before relying on a tracking method. ### Can Watcharr follow IMDb lists for shows? Watcharr can accept any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. [^1] Watcharr gives one link for Sonarr with the shows from a pasted public IMDb list. [^1] Check the list contents before using it in a tracking workflow. ### How does Watcharr connect lists to Sonarr? Each Watcharr link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Sonarr checks it every 5 minutes. [^1] A bookmark clicked inside Sonarr can add the list using that app's API key without sending it anywhere else. [^1] Check the Sonarr workflow after adding a list. ### Does Watcharr update a changing show list? If a user signs in, Watcharr re-reads the list about every 15 minutes and warns when a list fails three reads in a row. [^1] If a read fails, the links keep serving the last list that loaded correctly. [^1] Check the list when updates do not appear as expected. ### What should be checked before choosing a show tracking tool? Check how a tool handles list sources, title matching, updates, and the connection to the library workflow. Watcharr looks up TheTVDB ids through TVMaze and TMDB, leaves out shows it cannot match, and tells users which ones it skipped. [^1] Compare those details with the way the series tracker manages shows. Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. [^1] - [Visit Watcharr](/go/start-watcharr) ## Sources [^1]: Watcharr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/start-watcharr)