Snap Originals is the latest creation by the parent company of Snapchat (NYSE:SNAP) and they will consist of really short scripted shows that you can only access on the social media app.
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Here’s what you should know about it:
- Snap Originals will consist of scripted TV shows, as well as documentaries that are designed specifically for mobile device owners to watch.
- The promos of the shows seem similar to Netflix originals except for their length as they will be only four to five minutes in length.
- These shows will also differ from Netflix shows, which usually have an entire season of a show uploaded all at once or on a weekly basis. Snap Originals will have daily episodes.
- The first episodes will be available sometime day. The app maker said that it will release the first episodes for two of its scripted shows and one docuseries sometime today.
- Class of Lies is one show, which is about two roommates and true crime podcast hosts as they try to solve their best friend’s disappearance.
- On the other hand, Co-Ed is an LGBTQ-inclusive show that follows freshman students navigating their way through college.
- The last show is Endless Summer, which follows the lives of influencers Summer McKeen and Dylan Jordan.
- Expect two more shows later this month in The Dead Girls Detective Agency and V/H/S.
- Plus a docuseries called Vivian.
SNAP stock is down about 3.2% on Wednesday following the news.
