Roku to Premiere Reduced Quibi Content, Originally considered Low-Value, Starting from May 20

Roku to Premiere Reduced Quibi Content, Originally considered Low-Value, Starting from May 20

Ready for Some New Binge-Worthy Content? Roku Originals Are Here and They're Fire

Listen up, folks! The Roku Channel has just gotten a major upgrade. Roku recently announced that it's officially renaming its Quibi content library as Roku Originals, and you better believe it's about to get lit! These series are set to drop next week.

Roku declared that its smartly rebranded "originals" will debut on May 20th in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. This year alone, over 75 titles and a dozen previously unseen series will be premiering on the Roku Channel as free, ad-supported content. The diverse mix of content includes comedy, drama, documentaries, and unscripted series. As a matter of fact, some of these shows were pretty dang good, if you recall, it's been approximately 400 years since Quibi graced our screens.

Quibi went all out when it came to securing top talent for its originals. The cast of characters includes Kevin Hart, Anna Kendrick, Liam Hemsworth, Chance the Rapper, and Jennifer Lopez, just to name a few of the bigwigs they snagged. Want a sneak peek of the shows coming your way? Check out this list or the trailer above for a quick preview.

As for me, I'm positively excited to tune in again for Murder House Flip, a show that's downright entertaining and just a little bit insane. I can hardly wait to watch it on a real TV rather than my phone (although it did eventually start supporting larger screens, but let's be real, it was a bit too late). I suppose I won't miss that Turnstyle feature, though.

Can't-Miss Roku Originals from Quibi

1. #FreeRayshawn shield:star:
2. Leading Actors: Laurence Fishburne and Jasmine Cephas Jones shield:star:
3. Plot: An Emmy-winning drama following the story of a young Iraq War veteran embroiled in a tense standoff with police.
4. Die Hart shield:star:
5. Leading Actor: Kevin Hart shield:star:
6. Plot: An action series starring Kevin Hart as a fictional version of himself on a mission to become an action movie star.
7. Dummy shield:star:
8. Leading Actress: Anna Kendrick shield:star:
9. Plot: A comedy series where Kendrick's character befriends her boyfriend's sex doll.
10. Chrissy's Court shield:star:
11. Host: Chrissy Teigen shield:star:
12. Plot: A reality courtroom show hosted by Chrissy Teigen.
13. Punk'd shield:star:
14. Host: Chance the Rapper shield:star:
15. Plot: A reboot of the classic MTV prank show, now hosted by Chance the Rapper.
16. Reno 911 shield:star:
17. Cast: The original cast featuring Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant shield:star:
18. Plot: A revival of the popular Comedy Central show.

These series are just a handful of the over 75 original titles Roku acquired following Quibi's shutdown. You can stream these shows for free on The Roku Channel with limited advertising. Don't miss out on this content that's sure to keep you entertained for hours on end!

1. The Roku Channel's rebranded Quibi content, now known as Roku Originals, is set to debut next week, bringing a mix of comedy, drama, documentaries, and unscripted series to our screens.
2. Some of the shows in the Roku Originals library, such as #FreeRayshawn and Dummy, have secured noted actors like Laurence Fishburne, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and Anna Kendrick for their roles.
3. In the action series Die Hart, Kevin Hart plays a fictionalized version of himself as he strives to become an action movie star.
4. The unscripted series Chrissy's Court, hosted by Chrissy Teigen, will be joining the lineup of Roku Originals, offering a unique blend of entertainment and legal insights.

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