Content Discovery

Universal Search

Pikstream's universal search allows you to find any movie or TV show across all major streaming platforms in one place. Here's how to get the most out of it:

Basic Search

To search for content:

1. Click the search bar at the top of any page
2. Type the title, actor, director, or genre
3. Press Enter or click the search icon

Advanced Search Techniques

For more precise results:

• Title Search: Just type the exact title (e.g., "Stranger Things")
• Actor Search: Type the actor name followed by "actor" (e.g., "Tom Hanks actor")
• Director Search: Type the director's name followed by "director" (e.g., "Christopher Nolan director")
• Genre Combination: Combine genres (e.g., "action comedy 2022")

Movie Discovery

Pikstream offers multiple ways to discover movies you'll love:

Browsing Movies

To browse movies by category:

1. Click "Movies" in the top navigation
2. Select a category (Popular, New Releases, Genres, etc.)
3. Use filters to narrow down options

Filtering Options

Refine your movie search with these filters:

• Release Year: Find movies released in a specific time period
• Rating: Filter by IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, or user ratings
• Runtime: Find short films or longer epics
• Streaming Services: Only show movies available on services you subscribe to

Movie Details

Click on any movie to see detailed information including:

• Where it's currently streaming
• Cast and crew information
• Synopsis and trailers
• Similar recommendations
• User and critic reviews

TV Show Discovery

Find your next binge-worthy series with these features:

Browsing TV Shows

To browse TV shows:

1. Click "TV Shows" in the top navigation
2. Explore categories like Popular Series, New Episodes, or by genre
3. Use the filters to refine your search

Series Tracking

Pikstream helps you keep track of series you're watching:

• Add shows to your watchlist
• Keep track of which episodes you've watched
• Get notified when new episodes are available
• See at a glance which seasons are available on which platforms

Show Details

Click on any TV show to see:

• Season and episode breakdowns
• Where each season is streaming
• Cast information that updates by season
• Episode summaries and air dates

Personalized Recommendations

Pikstream's recommendation system learns from your preferences to suggest content you'll love:

How Recommendations Work

Our system uses several factors to generate personalized recommendations:

• Content you've added to your watchlist
• Your ratings and favorites
• Viewing patterns and watch history
• Similar users' preferences

Improving Your Recommendations

Get better recommendations by:

1. Rating content you've watched
2. Adding items to your watchlist
3. Marking titles as "Not Interested" if they don't appeal to you
4. Completing your taste preferences in your profile settings