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Discover TV shows (filters)

discover_tv
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Filter and discover TV shows by genre, air date, rating, runtime, network, and watch provider.

Instructions

Find TV shows by structured filters (genres, first-air year or date range, rating range, vote count, runtime, language, companies, networks, keywords, watch providers, sort). The TV counterpart of discover_movies; use with_networks for 'HBO shows', etc.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pageNo1-based page number for pagination.
yearNoRelease / first-air year.
sort_byNoTMDB sort, e.g. 'popularity.desc', 'vote_average.desc', 'primary_release_date.desc'.
languageNoOverride the response language (ISO-639-1, optionally with a region), e.g. 'ru-RU' or 'en-US'. Localizes titles/overviews/genre names. Defaults to the server's TMDB_LANGUAGE.
min_votesNoMinimum vote count (filters obscure titles).
max_ratingNoMaximum vote average (0-10).
min_ratingNoMinimum vote average (0-10).
max_runtimeNoMaximum runtime in minutes.
min_runtimeNoMinimum runtime in minutes.
with_genresNoComma-separated TMDB genre ids (AND); get ids from get_movie_genres/get_tv_genres.
watch_regionNoCountry for with_watch_providers, e.g. 'US'.
with_keywordsNoComma-separated TMDB keyword (use search_keywords to resolve names → ids) ids.
with_networksNoComma-separated TMDB TV network, e.g. HBO or Netflix ids.
with_companiesNoComma-separated TMDB production company ids.
without_genresNoComma-separated TMDB genre ids to exclude.
release_date_gteNoOnly entries released on/after this date (YYYY-MM-DD).
release_date_lteNoOnly entries released on/before this date (YYYY-MM-DD).
without_keywordsNoComma-separated TMDB keyword to exclude ids.
with_watch_providersNoComma-separated TMDB watch-provider (e.g. Netflix); requires watch_region ids.
with_original_languageNoISO-639-1 original-language code, e.g. 'en', 'ja'.
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and openWorldHint. The description adds the discovery/filtering nature but does not detail pagination or result format beyond what annotations imply.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description consists of two concise sentences, front-loaded with the filter list and key usage guidance. Every sentence adds value with no redundancy.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given high schema coverage and annotations, the description is nearly complete. It could mention pagination or result count, but the filter list and sibling distinction cover core needs.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% with per-parameter descriptions. The description lists filter categories but does not add new meaning beyond the schema; baseline of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description specifies the verb 'Find' and resource 'TV shows', lists filter categories, and explicitly distinguishes from discover_movies as its TV counterpart.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides context as the TV version of discover_movies and gives an example ('use with_networks for HBO shows'), but does not explicitly state when not to use or compare to other TV tools.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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