Editorial & independence policy

Last updated: June 17, 2026

No paid placement

No network, studio, or streaming service can pay to appear, rank higher, or be recommended on TV Nightly. Rankings are produced algorithmically from public ratings data and our readers' community verdicts. We accept no sponsored rankings, "pay-to-play" lists, or undisclosed promotional content.

Affiliate disclosure

Some outbound "watch" links may be affiliate-tagged — currently Amazon Prime Video (Amazon Associates) and Apple TV. If you start a subscription or purchase through one of those links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Most providers (including Netflix, Max, Disney+, and Hulu) run no such program and are plain links. Affiliate relationships never influence our rankings, recommendations, or which services we show — availability is determined purely by where a title actually streams.

Accuracy & corrections

Our data is aggregated from third parties (primarily TVmaze and TMDB) and is provided as-is; release dates and statuses change without notice. We refresh continuously and correct errors promptly when they're reported. Found one? Let us know.

Automation & transparency

Rankings, similarity matches, and short factual summaries are generated from structured data and reader verdicts rather than written as paid reviews. We aim to make the basis for every list legible — that's the point of our methodology page.

Privacy

We collect as little as possible and use privacy-first, cookieless analytics. Details are in our privacy policy.