Before you go trying to watch movies and TVs from your external hard drive on your TV, you have to make sure your TV has a USB port. Most modern smart TVs do, but it's always good to double-check ...

You may also notice that your external hard drive is a little too hot. Like many types of electronics, external HDDs require a certain temperature range to operate safely in.

This should fix the external hard drive file system and directory corruption issues. If you cannot solve the corruption issues and access data from the external hard disk, request professional help.