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So, Quibi Died… What Makes a Good Streaming Service?

November 03, 2020

A couple of weeks ago, Quibi announced that it would be bowing out of the streaming service game. It may have seemed like the streaming platform was doomed from the start, especially given its lack of a compelling back catalog, unknown original content, and a strange mobile-only model. Given the quick death of one of the most poorly advertised streaming services in recent memory, this week on Stay Watchin’, let’s dive into what makes a good streaming service. I’ll explore my 4 main criteria—back catalog, new/original content, user experience, and affordability—while looking at what streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBOMax, to name a few, have to offer.