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November 13, 2024

Get book, movie, and TV show recommendations using AI

Looking for your next favorite TV show? Trying to decide what to watch for family movie night? In search of a new book to transport you to another world? Let Microsoft Copilot help you find content you’ll love. You can get recommendations in only seconds by using Copilot, right from your AI powered Microsoft Edge browser. Check out some simple prompts that will help you find fun content FAST.

How to use Copilot

It’s easy to use Copilot, just select the Copilot icon in the upper-right corner of the browser and enter prompts into the Message Copilot. search box to get recommendations on books, TV, and movies (and anything else you’re looking for) in seconds.

Find your next great read with Copilot

What should you read next? Copilot in Edge offers a smarter way to find just what you’re looking for. Try entering prompts like these to find your next great read.

  • I loved [book title]. What should I read next?
  • My favorite author has always been [author]. Give me a list of everything they’ve ever written and all similar writers.
  • I’m planning a vacation to [location]. What are some of the most popular novels written that are either set in that place or by authors from that place?
  • I love to stay informed about [topic]. What are the most important books on that topic that came out in the last three years?
  • I love characters who are [adjectives]. Recommend books with characters like that and give me a quick summary of each book without giving too much away.

If you want more information on a recommendation, ask follow-up questions. For example, you can ask for a new fantasy adventure novel. Copilot will then provide a list of recommendations that you can refine. If you’re looking for a shorter novel, adjust the list by asking if any of the recommendations are under 400 pages. Try setting guardrails for type of humor, date published, awards, or whatever you like.

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Find more films you’ll love with Copilot

Should it be a blockbuster tonight or a cheesy scary movie franchise? Do you want a specific combination of actors? Try these prompts to ask Copilot for movie recommendations you’ll love.

  • I loved watching [movie titles]. What should I watch now?
  • I want to watch a [genre] movie, set in [location], on [theme]. List five possibilities with summaries of each.
  • Can you suggest some holiday movies that are based in the 80’s?
  • Suggest movies about [topic]. Make a chart with the year of the movie, main stars, setting, length, and genre.
  • Here are five things I love [list things]. Suggest movies that feature all of these things.

Find a bingeworthy show

If you’re tired of scrolling through streaming services to find something you might like, try Copilot for personalized TV show recommendations. Here are a few prompts to help you find a show you’ll love.

  • I love TV shows about [topic or situation]. Give me recommendations for series I should watch and make an argument for why I should try each one.
  • Make a list of TV shows that are funny and interesting.
  • I want a list of [genre] TV shows that have more than five seasons and include [adjective] characters.
  • My favorite TV shows are [show names]. What should I watch next and why?
  • What’s the best TV show that I’ve probably never heard of?

Whether you’re searching for a book, TV show, or movie recommendation, you no longer have to waste time scrolling because there’s an easier, more personalized way. Take a minute to ask Copilot for advice based on all the things you already love, and you'll get recommendations that are tailored just for you.

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