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Consult these valuable resources before you binge.

AFTER CREDITS: POST-CREDITS stingers have greatly increased in popularity over the last few years (stand up and take a bow, Marvel Studios), yet it’s often difficult to know which films will give you an extra joke or teaser once the names have stopped rolling. This is where the website After Credits ( www.aftercredits.com) comes in handy — simply consult the site’s large database and you’ll instantly know whether the film you’re watching has a prize at the end.

DOES THE DOG DIE?

Everyone knows someone that just cannot stomach movies that portray acts of animal cruelty — you may even be that person. If you, or someone you know, has ever uttered the phrase “If the dog dies, I’m going to hate this movie,” then you’ll probably want to start visiting the website Does the Dog Die? ( www.doesthedogdie.com) before any movie you watch to find out whether Fido makes it safely to the end.

MOVIES BY FLIXSTER

The official app of the movie rating aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Movies by Flixster ( www.

flixster.com) will give you a good indication of whether or not something on your binge quest is actually worth watching. Movies that have a score of 60% or above are certified ‘Fresh’ while anything below that mark is considered ‘Rotten’. You can also browse and read reviews, watch trailers and even leave your comments and scores on the flicks you’ve watched for other users to read.

TODOMOVIES

With so much content out there to binge through, it’s important to set yourself a goal, or else you might lose your track of what you’re watching. The iOS app TodoMovies ( www.taphive.com/todomovies) helps you manage your binging schedule and will even send your reminders and recommendations of what to watch next. It also offers Apple Watch support, so you’ll always know when it’s time to watch the next film on your ‘Best 1980s Martial Arts Films’ list!

RUNPEE

When you’re at home streaming movies, you’ll often need to pause a film to ‘stream’ in a different way. That’s perfectly acceptable when you’re alone, but when you have guests over, stopping a movie dead in its track so that you can pay a visit to the porcelain throne can be a little awkward. Instead, consult RunPee ( www.runpee.com), the app that lets you know which scenes you can skip out on without missing anything integral.

KIDS IN MIND

We always say: when it comes to binge watching television, hook ‘em while they’re young! If kids are present during your non-stop entertainment adventure, it’s a good idea to find out whether the content is suitable for their innocent little eyes and ears. Kids In Mind ( www.kids-in-mind.com) is a website that helps you gauge the amount of sex, violence and profanity a show might have. It also works as a guide for what to watch after they’ve gone to bed.