Quibi: 11 shows to watch on the bite-size streaming service
The short-lived streaming platform Quibi, which stood for “quick bites,” made a splash in the world of entertainment with its promise to deliver content perfectly portioned for on-the-go consumption. Although Quibi’s life was brief, it boasted a variety of original shows that catered to diverse interests. Here’s a look at 11 shows that caught viewers’ attention and could’ve been worth the watch:
1. “Most Dangerous Game” – This thriller starred Liam Hemsworth as a terminally ill man who joins a deadly game to provide for his pregnant wife, with Christoph Waltz playing the enigmatic orchestrator of the game.
2. “Reno 911!” – A revival of the beloved comedy series, Quibi brought back the original cast of hapless deputies for more mockumentary-style antics.
3. “Survive” – Sophie Turner featured in this intense drama about a woman fighting for her life after surviving a plane crash on a remote snow-covered mountain.
4. “Flipped” – Will Forte and Kaitlin Olson starred as chronically unsuccessful house renovators who stumble into the world of crime to finance their ambitions.
5. “Dummy” – Starring Anna Kendrick, this buddy comedy tells an unconventional story about an aspiring writer and her boyfriend’s sex doll who becomes self-aware.
6. “#FreeRayshawn” – This drama presented a tense situation in which a young black man is cornered by New Orleans police, with Laurence Fishburne playing a sympathetic negotiator.
7. “The Stranger” – A psychological thriller following the terrifying 12-hour ordeal of a rideshare driver being tormented by a sociopathic passenger.
8. “50 States of Fright” – Executive produced by Sam Raimi, this horror anthology series explored various urban legends across America.
9. “Chrissy’s Court” – Chrissy Teigen presided over this courtroom show where real small claims cases were settled, infusing humor into legal proceedings.
10. “Murder House Flip” – An unconventional home renovation show that tackled houses where infamous murders had taken place, attempting to give them new life.
11. “Wireless” – Tye Sheridan played a self-obsessed college student stranded in the Colorado mountains whose only hope for survival was his dying smartphone.
These shows represented an ambitious attempt by Quibi to revolutionize mobile entertainment with content tailored for shorter viewing periods but packed full of Hollywood talent and storytelling chops.