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TVMaze API

The TVMaze API offers developers free access to extensive television show data, ideal for integration into entertainment applications.

Developed by TVMaze

Live API
99.90%Uptime
300msLatency
420Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Get list of TV shows

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.tvmaze.com/shows
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.tvmaze.com/shows'
Request Payload
{
  "page": 0
}
Expected Response
{
  "id": 1,
  "name": "Breaking Bad",
  "genres": [
    "Drama",
    "Crime"
  ]
}
Version:v1
Limit:20 requests/10 seconds
Real-World Applications
  • Building entertainment applications with TV show dataOptimized Capability
  • Creating streaming dashboards for enhanced TV viewing experiencesOptimized Capability
  • Developing TV discovery tools that suggest shows based on user preferencesOptimized Capability
  • Integrating daily and regional broadcast schedules into appsOptimized Capability
  • Embedding detailed episode guides and cast information into platformsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Free and publicly accessible without the need for authentication
  • ✓ Comprehensive and up-to-date TV show metadata in JSON
  • ✓ Well-documented, easy-to-use RESTful endpoints
  • ✓ Supports wide variety of use cases from schedule data to detailed show info
Limitations
  • ✗ No official SDKs for faster integration in most languages
  • ✗ No documented rate limiting could cause unexpected API access issues
  • ✗ Limited to TV show data, no movie or video streaming content
  • ✗ Lack of authentication can lead to potential misuse or API overload

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 10 minutes

Rate Limit

No documented rate limits

Free Tier Usage

Full API access with no authentication and unlimited requests as per current documentation

Use Case: Best For

Developers building TV entertainment and discovery applications with fast access to show data

Not Recommended For

Applications requiring secured or private TV data access or enterprise-level SLAs

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#media#entertainment#tv shows

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