A favourite may be stored against a source identifier, and a catalogue update can introduce another entry with a similar name. Local duplicates can also come from repeated imports or multiple profiles. Identify which shortcut points to the intended current entry before removing anything.
Compare the source context
Open each shortcut’s category or details where available. Similar labels can represent regional editions or quality variants rather than true duplicates. Do not delete a useful entry merely because its name resembles another one.
Remove the local shortcut narrowly
Use remove-from-favourites rather than deleting the account or source list. That keeps the maintained catalogue intact. After removing an obsolete shortcut, search the current full list and add the intended entry once.
Review import habits
Repeatedly adding the same account to solve a refresh problem can create duplicate profiles and local collections. Use the supported refresh action first. If the app synchronises favourites, check whether another device is reintroducing an old shortcut before clearing the entire collection. Compare playback and category details before removing either shortcut. A regional edition that looks redundant can still be the one your household normally watches.
