diff --git a/backend/routers/videos.py b/backend/routers/videos.py
index d881ae5..3e8357f 100644
--- a/backend/routers/videos.py
+++ b/backend/routers/videos.py
@@ -1067,7 +1067,7 @@ def update_progress(
                 user_id=current_user.id, video_id=video_id, status="complete"
             ).filter(Download.pending_delete_at.is_(None)).first()
             if dl:
-                dl.pending_delete_at = datetime.utcnow() + timedelta(days=7)
+                dl.pending_delete_at = datetime.utcnow() + timedelta(hours=2)
         elif body.watched and prev_watched:
             # Rewatch — strongest positive signal
             uv.rewatch_count = (uv.rewatch_count or 0) + 1
@@ -1092,7 +1092,7 @@ def update_progress(
             user_id=current_user.id, video_id=video_id, status="complete"
         ).filter(Download.pending_delete_at.is_(None)).first()
         if dl:
-            dl.pending_delete_at = datetime.utcnow() + timedelta(days=7)
+            dl.pending_delete_at = datetime.utcnow() + timedelta(hours=2)
 
     db.commit()
     return {"ok": True}