diff --git a/qt/aqt/sound.py b/qt/aqt/sound.py
index 91e17bbbb..6bde715a1 100644
--- a/qt/aqt/sound.py
+++ b/qt/aqt/sound.py
@@ -335,7 +335,10 @@ class MpvManager(MPV, SoundOrVideoPlayer):
         super().__init__(window_id=None, debug=False)
 
     def on_init(self) -> None:
+        # if mpv dies and is restarted, tell Anki the
+        # current file is done
         self.on_end_file()
+        
         try:
             self.command("keybind", "q", "stop")
             self.command("keybind", "Q", "stop")