When Television Time came across my desk, I was thrilled at the opportunity to check it out. I’m aware that it’s excessive, but I watch roughly 20 TV shows a week throughout the year, and with so many networks and premium apps, it really is tough to keep track of everything. The app has a little ways to go, but for the most part, it makes my hobby a lot easier to manage.
After first booting up Television Time, I was greeted with a giant selection of shows, complete with descriptive logos (everything but Scandal was well cropped) and bold, easy to read font. Scrolling through the list I saw a wide variety of shows, but on and off the air, including Father Ted, Gargoyles, The Wire, Grimm, Breaking Bad, and even anime like Trigun or Berserk. Every single show I currently watch was listed, which is roughly 100 in all. The purpose of the app is two-fold—to queue up a “watchlist,” and to keep track of shows that are currently airing and provide you with updates.
The home screen is rather brilliant. Current shows are displayed in a banner-like format with updated artwork, in the order that they are going to air. So for instance, checking it on Monday, it showed my lineup as Gotham at 8PM, Fargo at 10PM, The Daily Show at 11PM, and The Nightly Show at 11:30. It’s also helpful for shows that don’t run on a set schedule and may take a hiatus. In the “to watch” section, individual episodes are displayed with a quick synopsis, which is a nice touch.
