OTT providers offer a variety of streaming media features on their platforms in an effort to attract viewers. While some viewers appreciate the many content offerings, other users may find them overwhelming and difficult to use. In addition, these OTT platforms also cater to advertisers who want to target specific audiences with advertisements. This article explores why OTT platforms are so popular, as well as potential red flags you should look out for before signing up for one.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
This Amazon original series stars Rachel Brosnahan, who won an Emmy for her role as Susie Maisel, a 1950s Jewish woman who pursues a career in stand-up comedy. The show is based on the life of comic Susie Benton, who made a name for herself in the ’50s and ’60s. The story is told through a series of flashbacks, which is similar to another popular Amazon series, The Man in the High Castle. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is available for streaming on Amazon Prime.
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2
The Handmaid’s Tale is a Hulu original series that was first released in 2017. The show is based on a 1985 dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood, and follows a female character who is assigned to be a ‘handmaid’ in the Republic of Gilead. The TV show quickly became a cultural phenomenon, and was awarded numerous accolades on its release. The show is set to return for season 2 in the fall of 2019. The show is available for streaming on Hulu.
The Walking Dead Season 8
Season 8 of The Walking Dead is set to premiere in October 2019. The series is an adaptation of the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, and follows a group of survivors as they attempt to outrun a zombie horde that is following them across the country. The Walking Dead is available for streaming on AMCGo and Hulu.
The Big Bang Theory Season 10
The Big Bang Theory is one of the most popular comedies in television history, and for good reason. The series follows the lives of four friends as they attempt to make sense of life, love, and physics. The show is available for streaming at no cost on a number of platforms, including Amazon Prime and CBS All Access.
Game of Thrones Season 5
The fifth season of Game of Thrones is set to premiere in 2019. The season will be based on George R.R. Martin’s fifth book in his A Song of Ice and Fire series, which is titled The Winds of Winter. The story follows a group of characters as they attempt to survive in a world that has become increasingly dangerous. The TV show is available for streaming on HBOGo and Hulu.
Stranger Things Season 2
Stranger Things is the second installment in the Netflix supernatural horror series. The story follows a group of friends as they attempt to escape a group of supernatural forces that have taken over their small town. The TV show is available for streaming on Netflix.
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 1
The first season of The Handmaid’s Tale is set to premiere in the fall of 2017. The story is based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 science fiction novel, which follows a woman who is assigned to the role of a ‘handmaid’ in the Republic of Gilead. The television show is available for streaming on Hulu.
The Last Ship Season 3
The Last Ship is a TNT TV series that is set during the outbreak of a deadly virus. The story follows a group of sailors as they attempt to make their way around the world, while dealing with the dangers of the disease that has taken over the world. The Last Ship is available for streaming at no cost on a number of platforms, including Netflix.
Narcos Season 5
Netflix drama Narcos is set to return for season 5 in 2019. The story follows the investigation into the Colombian drug trade done by the US government in the ’80s and early ’90s, and is based on real-life events. The show is available for streaming at no cost on a number of platforms, including Netflix.
