When it comes to managing your barrage of TV show episodes, Medusa is like having a trusty sidekick who’s meticulously organizing everything for you. This open-source darling takes the hassle out of keeping tabs on new episodes, actively watching for them, and then—here's where the magic happens—pulling it all together seamlessly. Medusa is built for those who crave that perfect harmony in their video library. Whether you're into the latest hit dramas or animated series, Medusa's got your back. It uses TVMaze and TMDB indexers to keep you in the loop and offers manual search options to let you decide exactly what to snatch. And for those who’ve been bitten by the subtitle bug, Medusa’s got manual search functionality for subtitles too, making sure you always find the right one, even when it's playing hard to get. Ever tried parsing metadata with guesswork? Medusa’s advanced use of the 'guessit' library makes that a breeze—way more accurate than those clunky old regexes. Plus, it's optimized for speed and simplicity by focusing only on new items and smart discarding of already processed ones. And, if you’re into Anime, lightsabers up! Improved Anime show support makes sure you’re always on top of every otaku-worthy episode. Got a Kodi setup? Medusa integrates like a charm, handling your library updates, downloading posters, banners, fanart, and generating NFO/TBN files. It syncs flawlessly with Trakt, meaning your watchlist remains perpetually up-to-date. And, let’s not forget the joy of customizable episode naming, sorting, and processing—just set it and forget it. Medusa doesn't just stop at finding new episodes—it actively downloads and processes torrents and NZBs at the quality you specify. Plus, with a laundry list of supported providers, both public and private, you'll never miss a beat. Not only that, it keeps you connected by notifying your Kodi, XBMC, Growl, Trakt, Twitter, and more when new episodes drop. The developers didn’t skimp on episode and download management either—automatic numbering, scene numbering, and handling failed downloads like a pro, Medusa ticks all the boxes. Available for pretty much any platform under the sun and controllable via a straightforward HTTP interface, this tool is as versatile as your binge-watching habits. Running Medusa is pretty straightforward, whether you're going direct with Python 3 or leveraging Docker for a more streamlined approach. For those rocking varying architectures, the linuxserver.io team offers Docker images tailored for X86, armhf, and aarch64 platforms. Pro tip: it’s smart to backup your existing databases before diving in. Starting fresh is usually recommended for the best experience, though, you know, YOLO. Medusa is not just another tool; it’s a community-driven project with contributions from various talents, bolstered by the likes of LinuxServer.io for alternative Docker images and MediaArea.net’s MediaInfo library for robust video metadata extraction. In essence, with Medusa, your TV show library management game is leveled up, making it the crème de la crème for every home lab enthusiast looking to achieve video library zen. Give it a whirl and never miss a beat on your favorite shows.