Netflix is rolling out its first major update to its TV apps since 2013.

The new app looks similar to its predecessor but essentially solves the problem of figuring out whether you've seen an episode already with less fiddling around.

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Now when users select a title, the film or episode will start or resume playing in the background while displaying information to help confirm their choice.

"We're letting the content speak for itself by providing a more immersive and cinematic experience that best represents the capabilities and expectations of today's TVs," the company said in a blog post.

"Video is a rich medium for storytelling and we've found bringing video playback into the content selection experience makes it easier to find something great to watch."

The update is being rolled out globally from today (July 23), so users with eligible devices should expect to see the changes in the next few days.

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