How to clear items from “Continue Watching” on Netflix?

You can easily remove movies/series from Netflix Continue Watching row on your smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, and iPads. There is one exception, though. The feature of removing an item directly from the Continue Watching row is only available for the latest Netflix versions. You’ll have to remove that item from the Viewing Activity if you use an older version.

Click on the profile icon and select Account
Click on the profile icon and select Account

In this article, we will only walk you through the procedures for desktops and smartphones because you can apply the same steps to remove a movie from Continue Watching on your smart TV or iPad. So, let’s delve deep into ‘how’ we can get it done in either case.

For Desktop Netflix App and Browser

Before proceeding, ensure you’re logged in to the profile you desire to remove items from Continue Watching row.

  1. Once you’re on the Continue Watching row, move your cursor to the item you want to remove.
  2. Now click the X sign that says Remove from Row.
    hover over the movie you want to remove from Continue Watching
    hover over the movie you want to remove from Continue Watching
  3. On the next screen, select a reason for removing that item.
    select one the three options why you are removing an item from continue watching
    Select a reason for removing the movie from Continue Watching

That’s it. You’re all done!

For Android/iPhone Netflix App

Removing items from Continue Watching is pretty much the same on smartphones as on desktops. However, we have mentioned the step-by-step process for your convenience as well.

  1. Select your profile and go to the Continue Watching row.
    Go to the Continue Watching row and tap three dots at the bottom
    Go to the Continue Watching row and tap three dots at the bottom
  2. Tap the three dots under the movie/series title you want to remove from the row.
  3. Select Remove from Row in the menu.
    Tap Remove from Row
    Tap Remove from Row

Confirm your action by tapping OK/Remove.

Tap on OK to confirm
Tap OK to confirm  

For Android/iPhone Browser

The above-mentioned methods are applicable when you use Netflix App on your Android/iPhone. When you are streaming Netflix on the browser, you do not see three dots at the bottom of movies in the Continue Watching row. In this scenario, you can proceed with the steps below.

  1. Log in to your Netflix Account on the browser and tap the hamburger menu/profile icon at the top left/right corner.
    Press the menu icon to view list
    Go to the Menu
  2. Tap on Account and select your profile.
    Select the Account option
    Select the Account option
  3. Scroll down to locate Viewing Activity and tap view at the right corner.
    Tap view to see viewing history
    Tap view to see viewing history
  4. Hide any item by tapping the circle backslash symbol.
    Remove an item by tapping cancel sign
    Remove an item by tapping the cancel sign

By hiding a movie/series from the view history, you also remove it from your Continue Watching section within 24 hours. However, once you have deleted an item, there is no way to get it back on your viewing activity or Continue Watching row. So be careful not to delete series or movies you might want to watch again.

The deleted item will be removed within 24 hours
The deleted item will be removed within 24 hours
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Muhammad Zubyan


Muhammad Zubyan is a certified Google IT Support Professional with over 7 years of extensive experience. He has worked on more than 1500 computers, gaining valuable insights that enable him to detect and troubleshoot any complicated root cause of Windows-related issues and errors. In addition to managing Appuals as a Senior Editor, he is currently developing his own Game Optimization program that caters to both gamers and casual users alike.