Personal Rating System + Diary Mode

Currently, Trakt allows users to rate movies and shows, but it only supports a single static rating per title and lacks a way to log personal viewing experiences over time.

This makes it difficult to capture how opinions evolve or to document individual watch experiences.

The Problem

Only one rating per title (no rewatch tracking)

No way to log individual viewing entries

No space for personal thoughts tied to specific watches

Ratings feel disconnected from the actual viewing experience

Why This Matters

Many users don’t just want to track what they watched—they want to track how it felt when they watched it.

Examples:

First watch vs rewatch opinions

Watching weekly vs bingeing

Changing opinions over time

Personal notes tied to specific viewing moments

Other platforms like Letterboxd have shown that diary-style logging significantly increases engagement and user retention.

Suggested Solution

Add a “Diary Mode” or “Watch Log” system:

Log each watch separately (with date)

Optional notes/review per watch

Optional rating per watch (not just one global rating)

Keep current rating system, but allow:

Multiple ratings tied to individual logs

Optional “official rating” vs “per-watch ratings”

Add filters:

First watch / rewatch

Date-based logs

Personal history timeline

Impact

This would transform Trakt from a tracking tool into a personal media journal.