Begin with the show name
Search the series itself and compare its first release year. The Rookie, Stranger Things, South Park and other television titles have their own pages. A show’s original release year is not the date of its newest season.
Choose the season after choosing the series
Open the viewing choices and inspect the season list on the service you select. For searches such as Invincible season 3 or Squid Game 3, the series page is the starting point, not proof that a particular season is currently offered in every country.
Reality television needs its full name
Love Island and Love Island USA can refer to different productions. Match the country edition and year, then find the season. A number without the edition can lead to the wrong cast or episode list.
No spoilers required
Read a short premise when trying a new show. Avoid later episode summaries if you only need to confirm where you left off. My List saves a series here; the viewing service keeps its own playback progress.