Netflix has become an entertainment giant, offering a seemingly endless catalog of series, movies and documentaries. From film classics to original productions, there is something for all tastes and moods. But while the arrival of new titles generates expectation, the farewell to old ones creates a sense of urgency. More than one has experienced the displeasure of wanting to watch a series or movie only to discover that it has been removed from the platform.
Netflix content is constantly moving, moving in and out of the catalog due to licensing agreements and other business factors. This phenomenon is especially notable in an increasingly competitive streaming market, in which licenses are bought and sold as if they were highly valuable commodities.
If you've ever found your to-do list suddenly dwindling, you know how crucial it is to stay on top of which titles are about to say goodbye to the platform. To avoid the unpleasant surprise of your favorite series or movie disappearing from Netflix without you knowing, there are concrete ways to know when a title is going to be removed
The most direct way to know if a title is going to be removed from Netflix is to check its file within the platform. There you may see a message that says "Last day to view this title." This method is reliable, but requires you to manually check each title you are interested in.
A more automated option is to receive Netflix notifications via email. To do this, go to Notification Settings in your Netflix profile. Make sure you turn on emails in the "What you see" category. This way, you will receive notices about titles that are about to be removed. Of course, you will have to add the titles that interest you to your "watch later" list to receive notifications.
JustWatch is an independent system that tracks content across multiple streaming platforms, including Netflix, and provides information on upcoming titles. The free version shows which titles will be removed the next day. For more details, you can opt for the paid version, which costs 2.49 euros per month.
Another useful external tool is Bestflix. This service offers an updated list of titles that will be removed from Netflix, also showing the removal date and the title's IMDb score.
