Updated September 27, 2026
What should we watch tonight? A faster way to agree
Stop scrolling and start watching: both of you swipe yes or pass on your own phones and see the shows you agree on. Free, no account needed for the second person.
The average “what should we watch?” debate outlasts the first episode. Tonight fixes it by letting everyone vote privately, so nobody has to be the one who vetoes.
How it works
- Open Tonight and start a round.
- Send the link to whoever’s watching with you — they don’t need an account.
- Everyone swipes yes or pass on the same shows, on their own phone.
- Matches appear as soon as you both say yes. Pick one and it opens on the right streaming service.
Tips
- Add a few shows to your Watchlist first — they go into the round.
- Set your streaming services in Settings so every option is something you can actually watch.
- Short on time? Look for the “short — 1 or 2 seasons” picks.
Questions
How does Tonight work?
One person starts a round and sends the link. Everyone swipes yes or pass on the same set of shows on their own phone. Shows you all said yes to appear as matches.
Does the other person need an account?
No. Guests just open the link and type a first name.
Where do the shows come from?
Your watchlists, plus picks that fit your taste and are on the streaming services you have.
How many people can join?
Up to eight people per round. Links expire after three days.
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