How soapy micro dramas became Hollywood’s next big bet
TL;DR
Quibi and Go90 aimed to revolutionize streaming with short-form videos for mobile users, but their failure highlights Hollywood's ongoing bet on micro dramas as the next big trend.
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How it started
Once upon a time (read: a few years ago), there were a pair of upstart streaming services called Quibi and Go90 that were supposed to appeal to phone-addicted millennials. These platforms were supposed to compete with Netflix and Amazon by offering up short-form videos designed to be watched on the go. Both services were touted as being the future of entertainm …