Quibi Launched at the Wrong Time(medium.com)
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Quibi Launched at the Wrong Time
https://medium.com/@nicolos/quibi-launched-at-the-wrong-time-f618d0012b36
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The interface is intuitive enough and I must admit that the series "Most Dangerous Game" is so far engaging (only 2 episodes in, but I am invested). Without spoilers, Christopher Waltz gave an engaging enough performance for his role in the first episode. But the short timeline is what is really going to hinder a lot of the series on Quibi, and it will be almost entirely depending on the show-runner.
If they are going to stick with this approach they are going to have to rely heavily on "showing" not "telling", which can really make details explode throughout the story or alternatively, reveal how shallow the content really is. I think it's too early to write it off completely, the niche will still be there when the world resumes turning, but they will need more engaging content to be successful. I think there is a chance to explore low cost/high talent sources, maybe find some diamonds in the rough. Or even just the right person who maybe doesn't excel with a 45-90 minute run-time but can blow 15-20 minute sessions out of the water.
If they are going to stick with this approach they are going to have to rely heavily on "showing" not "telling", which can really make details explode throughout the story or alternatively, reveal how shallow the content really is. I think it's too early to write it off completely, the niche will still be there when the world resumes turning, but they will need more engaging content to be successful. I think there is a chance to explore low cost/high talent sources, maybe find some diamonds in the rough. Or even just the right person who maybe doesn't excel with a 45-90 minute run-time but can blow 15-20 minute sessions out of the water.
Thank you for that. More helpful than the acerbic review.
I am in the UK so haven't tried. All I've seen review-wise is a particularly waspish piece in The Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/apr/06/quibi-s...
I'd welcome something more nuanced - unless it really is that terrible.