It all started with theatre then entertainment found its new muse in cinema, then it transcended into TV serials or daily soaps, and now it is the expanding world of web series that is rocking our world. Web series are available on OTT platforms which you may call a mini serial. To watch web series, you have to download and subscribe to a particular app (like Mzaalo - the free app for movies and web series or Netflix, etc.) on your mobile and then start binge-watching.
Since the influx of Netflix in India, many TV channels, production houses, and business giants have leaped forward into this world of apps. Because they know that the future of entertainment is web series.
The popularity of movies can never be erased but there are a different madness and love for web series too. Here are 8 solid reasons why web series are better than movies: -
Freedom for Writers & Directors
With the recent demand for web series on OTT platforms, the writers and directors are getting a better chance to do something different. People are tired of melodramas, family dramas, or love stories. And if one has to tell stories of these genres, then something exciting must be included in the same menu. So, a family drama becomes a tale of raw revenge or a love story that resonates with old-school thoughts. That’s how the writers and directors explore deeper zones of various genres like drama, fiction, thriller, comedy, etc.
Story & Character Build-up
The story or character build-up in a web series is detailed, fine, or minute. Because the makers know that they have a window of 8-12hours to tell a story. This time frame is missing in the case of movies and that’s why web series are better than movies.
New Entries Every Season
With every season, you can be assured of a new character entry. This character adds more drama, fun, and surprise to the whole flair of the show. You cannot expect this turn in a movie - right? These new entries keep the audience glued to the web series online.
Unpredictable Endings
With movies (and also with TV Serials), you can always predict the endings. You can gauge that by your observation of the characters and story development. But this is where online web shows are different. They mostly have unpredictable endings and that’s what makes the web series far more exciting than movies.
Caters to Select Audience
Movies are mostly meant for a wider audience and that’s why they can never cater to everyone’s choices. With web series, the makers and storytellers can cater to a particular audience. And that’s why every web series has a distinct individuality.
No Breaks or Intervals
The blessing of web series is that nobody interrupts you with commercial breaks or popcorn intervals. You can simply pause the mobile or laptop to get your popcorn from your kitchen and binge the whole show. Most of the apps don’t even run ads and even when there are ads, they consume hardly 5-10 seconds which is ok.
No Hurry to End
In movies or with serials, there is a hurry to end things, patch up for a happy ending. With online web series, there is no hurry to end. The makers allow enough time to narrate everything in fine details and that’s why you tend to remember the characters of web series more. You can readily relate to them for these minute details.
Anytime & Anywhere
With TV Serials, there is a particular time for its broadcast and there is also a repeat telecast. Also, for the latest releases, you have to reach the theatre or for watching movies on TV, you have to abide by the channel’s time. You must be available in those times to catch up on the show/movies otherwise the excitement is gone and you are lagging. The best thing about web series online is that you can adjust your timings without any pressure at all. You can finish one complete season over the weekend or manage your work and watch one episode per night. You are free to choose your time to invest in a web series and that makes you feel like a king- isn’t it?
These are the primary reasons behind the popularity of web series in India. If you are keen to watch free web series online, then download the Mzaalo app for your android or iOS and win reward coins from big brands like The Man Company, Ease My Trip, Lal Mahal, etc.