TV Time shuts down; founder launches Bingers to unite show fans

The widely used TV‑tracking service TV Time announced its shutdown earlier this month, citing rising operating costs and a lack of fresh investment. The app had become a daily habit for millions, letting users log episodes, view personal stats, and join discussion threads about the latest series and movies.

Founder Cameron responded to the gap by building a successor called Bingers. The new app lets former TV Time users export their watch logs and import them into Bingers with a single click. It also offers seamless connections to major streaming platforms—Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, HBO Max—so future viewing activity syncs automatically.

What sets Bingers apart is its focus on community continuity. The platform introduces “clubs,” curated groups where fans with similar tastes can share real‑time reactions, vote on episodes, and chat in spoiler‑protected rooms. A smart recommendation engine analyses each user’s history to suggest fresh titles that match their preferences.

Cameron describes Bingers as “a home for fans, not just a tracking tool.” He told TechCrunch, “TV Time gave people a place to talk about shows; Bingers will preserve that conversation while giving users control over their data.”

The beta version is slated for release on iOS and Android next month. Early sign‑ups already exceed 50,000 former TV Time members. In addition to consolidating viewing histories, Bingers emphasizes privacy: the service runs on an open‑source backend and stores data with end‑to‑end encryption.

While the closure of TV Time left a void for dedicated binge‑watchers, Bingers aims to fill it by merging personal watch logs with a vibrant, moderated fan ecosystem. If the launch lives up to its promise, the app could become the next hub for series enthusiasts worldwide.

Source: TechCrunch

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