Best and worst of Quibi shows: Here's your guide to the most watchable and most skippable content on the app
On April 6, 2020, the mobile video streaming service, Quibi launched with the aim of breaking rules and introducing a new way of consuming media content. Coming from media vets like Meg Whitman and Jeffrey Katzenberg, and raising a billion-dollar worth of financing from the leading media houses of the country, the app did set a lot of expectations.
The streaming service’s all-star lineup has managed to pique everyone’s interest. With A-list names like Sophie Turner, Lena Waithe, Liam Hemsworth, Chrissy Teigen, Chance the Rapper, LeBron James, Spielberg and Zac Efron, and more of these to come in the future, it looks like Quibi was all set to take its portfolio to the next level.
But despite all the star power and novel content format, the mobile streaming app has not fetched the response that it had set out for. Here’s why:
For starters, the app landed at the wrong time. With the coronavirus outbreak forcing lockdowns around the nation and the world, this turned out to be a time for binge-watching content and the whole concept of “content on the go” went down the drain. However, as they say, there’s a taker for every product in the world, Quibi has managed to find its footing among the constantly hungry audience.
Secondly, people are still grappling with the new content approach, bite-sized episodes, chapter-wise movies, and with the 24-hour wait period leading to just watch another 5 to 10 minutes of programming, is most likely letting the audience down.
After all the yays and the nays, and mixed reactions from critics, fans, and reviewers, we have narrowed down the shows and movies on Quibi which will help you discriminate better for the ones to see and the ones to skip.
MUST WATCH
I Promise
Why: Watch it if you are Lebron James fan or simply want an insight into this sport star’s philanthropic initiative.
Rotten Tomato rating: 100%
Most Dangerous Game
Why: Liam Hemsworth and Christoph Waltz make it worthwhile and have managed to get the fans hooked.
Rotten Tomato rating: 67%
Flipped
Why: It is gangster comedy meets home renovation with a whole lot of quirk and fun and makes for a quick break time watch.
Rotten Tomato rating: 71%
WORTH WATCHING
Memory Hole
Why: It’s either Will Arnett’s hosting capabilities or cringe-worthy historical facts that could keep you hooked.
Chrissy’s Court
Why: If you are a Judge Judy fan, watch out for this very interesting and humorous take on court cases.
50 States of Fright
Why: This anthology ties perfectly with the streaming app’s content format and objective. Not much to regret there.
Sexology With Shan Boodram
Why: Relationship advice, what women want, and sexual fantasies come together to give you the meatiest talk show ever!
NightGowns
Why: Fans can’t stop going gaga over the masterpiece creations.
Fashion’s a Drag
Why: If you love drag shows, this is one for a legend, worthy of a few minutes of your time.
Singled Out
Why: A reboot of the hit 90s MTV show, this is good for the sake of nostalgia, or for those who missed the one in the 90s.
WHAT YOU CAN SKIP
Vetted via both Rotten Tomatoes ratings and fans, we think you can easily miss the following.
Thanks A Million
Survive
Murder House Flip
Well, that’s our best and worst list from Quibi so far. Watch this space as we keep updating more shows and movies and bring you more on what to hit and what to miss on the all-new mobile streaming app!
