The short answer
No. Your data. Shrink it from its app; don’t delete the folder.
What is it?
The Apple TV app’s media folder: films and shows you downloaded, plus any home videos you imported into the app. HD and 4K downloads take several GB each.
Downloaded movies and shows, plus any home videos you imported. Remove purchased downloads from TV; they can be downloaded again.
What happens if you delete it?
Purchased films and shows can be downloaded again from Apple; imported home videos exist only here unless you have a backup.
How to remove it properly
In the TV app, open Library › Downloaded, right-click an item and choose Remove Download. Optimize Storage in System Settings › General › Storage can also remove films and shows you have already watched. Do not delete the folder in Finder.
From the app itself: TV > Library > Downloaded: right-click > Remove Download.
Before you delete it
Imported home videos are your own files: move them to an external drive rather than deleting them.
How MoreRoom helps
MoreRoom recognises this as your data and never suggests deleting it. It shows how much space it takes, so you can shrink it from its own app.
Frequently asked questions
Can I delete the TV folder in Movies on my Mac?
No. Your data. Shrink it from its app; don’t delete the folder. Purchased films and shows can be downloaded again from Apple; imported home videos exist only here unless you have a backup.
Will TV app media come back after I delete it?
No. Purchased films and shows can be downloaded again from Apple; imported home videos exist only here unless you have a backup.
How do I remove TV app media properly?
In the TV app, open Library › Downloaded, right-click an item and choose Remove Download. Optimize Storage in System Settings › General › Storage can also remove films and shows you have already watched. Do not delete the folder in Finder.