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The critically acclaimed Disney Plus original series WandaVision is Marvel Studios; first foray into original programming of MCU content for television, after severing ties with Netflix. The series is loosely based on the popular X-Men comic series House of M, and it focuses on Wanda Maximoff aka Scarlet Witch after the events of Avengers Endgame. The series was praised for its narrative structure...

The Power of the Dog is a western drama film released in 2021 and directed by Jane Campion. The film is based on a novel of the same name by Thomas Savage. It made its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival where the director won the Silver Lion award for Best Direction. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. I shall give you some...

Succession is an American satirical black comedy-drama television series. The central plot revolves around the Roy family who owns the global media and entertainment conglomerate Waystar RoyCo. This series has won several accolades, including the Golden Globe for Best Television series - Drama, British Television Award for Best International Programme and The Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding D...

Cobra Kai is an American martial-arts comedy-drama series and is one of the most viewed shows on Youtube and Netflix. The series is a sequel to the original Karate Kid trilogy from the 80s and boasts several Primetime Emmy Award nominations amongst others. The story is told from the perspective of Johnny Lawrence, the antagonist in the first film. The fourth season is slated to drop at the end of...

The Lighthouse, Robert Eggers’ atmospheric psychological thriller, has just dropped on Netflix. Featuring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe in the lead, the film follows two lighthouse keepers slowly coming undone after being isolated on a remote island. Today’s Now You Know is about some lesser-known trivia about this black-and-white movie. Lets kickoff!  1. For the movie, Pattinson’s naturally d...

The reality TV series that follows the personal and professional lives of real estate agents in Los Angeles has become one of the most popular shows on Netflix. The success of the show has spawned spin-offs that are in pre-production. Today, on Now You Know we are talking about Selling Sunset, let begin the trivia for you. 1. It's revealed that Netflix doesn't compensate any of the cast members fo...

The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, is Marvel’s second foray into a martial-arts centric production after the Netflix TV series Iron Fist. The film was a universal success and was praised for its well-choreographed fight sequences and storytelling. It is also one of the highest-grossing films from Hollywood in the pandemic era.  1. One of the...

The comedy-drama set in the 1950s follows the life of Miriam ‘Midge’ Maisel as she decides to become more than just an upper-class housewife by trying her hand at standup after her husband leaves her for another woman. Her natural flair in the art is well received, and she soon decides to become a professional comedian. I'm talking about the hit show The Marvelous Mrs Maisel.1. The first TV show o...

Welcome to OTTplay Now You Know, the podcast that gives you all the trivia and lesser-known facts about your popular films and shows. I'm your host Nikhil  Today, Now You Know is all about trivia from the award-winning American crime drama limited series Mare of Easttown. This series stars Kate Winslet playing the titular character, portraying the role of a detective who investigates a murder in a...

Today, we take a deep dive into Archer, the Primetime Emmy-winning adult animated sitcom which debuted season 12 on Netflix today. The show follows an array of intelligence agents, and specifically the protagonist Sterling Archer, a self-involved womanizer. Here are some lesser-known facts about the series.  1. The characters are often shown reading magazines on the show, which serve as Easter egg...

Released less than a month ago on Netflix, Red Notice pulled off a casting coup with Gal Gadot, Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds sharing the screen for the first time. Understandably then, the heist film offers generous doses of action and comedy. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the film revolves around two con artists and an FBI agent who continuously try to outwit each other and steal three...

One of the most-watched series on OTT for its pure tale of fantasy, and is set in the backdrop of Victorian English high society.  This series gives the viewers  insight into the wealth, lust, and betrayal during a fictionalised Regency Era England, through the lens of the Bridgerton family. This series boasts of an Emmy award-winning and over 50 nominations for various other awards. On today's No...

You is an American psychological thriller 30-episode television series based on Caroline Kepnes’ book series of the same name. The series was split into three seasons with different ensemble casts in each season. The plot follows a love-obsessed Joe Goldberg, a book manager in New York and his encounters with his love interests. Here are a few lesser-known trivia about the series.  1. The 10 episo...

Lucifer is an American urban fantasy television series aired between 2016 and 2021. Based on the DC Comics character, the series revolves around the story of Lucifer Morningstar played by Tom Ellis, the DC Universe's version of the Devil, who is exiled from Hell for being a rebel. He runs his own nightclub named Lux and also works at Los Angeles Police Department as a consultant. Here are a few le...

The American sitcom series aired between 2005 and 2014 with a total of nine seasons consisting 208 episodes for CBS. The show stars Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan in the leads. The story follows the main character, Ted Mosby, in the year 2030, narrating to his son and daughter the events he encountered in 2005 which led him to meet their mother. This...

Orange is the new Black is an American comedy-drama on Netflix which was released in 2013.The seven-season-long show is based on Piper Kerman's memoir of the same name. The series showcases the hardships of life in prison and spotlights, among other things, taboos associated with being convicted, illegal immigration, racism and harassment. Here are a few interesting facts about this great show tha...

This American television sitcom aired between 2003 to 2015 for 12 seasons. It is an addictive comedy series that was hugely popular during its run. The original cast of the show consisted of Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones in the lead. But Sheen was replaced by Ashton Kutcher after the eighth season. The original story revolves around the lives of Harper brothers, Charlie and Alan, and...

Netflix’s original, Narcos, is an American crime drama series that aired between 2015 and 2017. The three season series consisting of 30 episodes is by far the best crime drama series ever made. The show follows the life story of Columbia based drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in the 80s. Here are a few interesting facts about the show. 1. Producer Eric Newman stated that initially they came up with Nar...

An American comedy-drama television series starring Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore) and Alexis Bledel (Rory Gilmore), Gilmore Girls has always had a special place in all our hearts. Launched in 2000, this Warner Bros series kept audiences hooked throughout its seven seasons and 152 episodes. Though the show went off air in 2007, its popularity hasn’t diminished over the years. Here are a few inter...

Today, we’ll take a deep dive into The Office, an American mockumentary sitcom television series that aired on NBC between 2005 and 2013. Based on the 2001-2003 BBC television series of the same name, the show consists of nine seasons with a total of 201 episodes. Here are a few facts about this brilliant show that you need to know. 1. NBC initially planned on retitling the series, The American Wo...

Squid Game is the South Korean survival drama web series, released in 2021. The show has gained tremendous popularity becoming the top most viewed series on Netflix. It's evident that the show has had viewers glued to their seats thanks to its mind-blowing twists and turns in each episode. Though it showcases violence and tragedy, it is actually based on Korean Children’s games. Here are a few int...

Today, the show we bring to you The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the 90s American sitcom TV which kickstarted, Hollywood star Will Smith’s career. This 148 episode family entertainer has over six seasons and is definitely a binge watch! Here are a few facts about the show that you probably didn't know. 1. Jada Pinkett Smith was offered the role of Lisa, but she declined because she felt she lacked che...

This neo-noir thriller series was the talk of the town even before its release in May 2020. Paatal Lok, an Amazon Original series has a great plot and thrilling action packed sequences. The storyline draws inspiration from the mythological phenomenon of hell (Paatal). Season 1 of the series saw grand success and the audiences are eagerly waiting for its second season.. Here are a few facts you pro...

Modern Family is one American sitcom that has all the necessary ingredients to make it a fan favourite. The show focuses on three families and their daily lives. It doesn't need a laugh track to make viewers laugh with this one. In case you too are an ardent fan of the series, here are some facts you might not have known about it.  1. All the actors on the show made an agreement to represent thems...

Released by ABC Sitcom, Full House is one of the best family comedy shows ever. It is the perfect blend of rib-tickling humour along with a generous dose of heart-warming moments. With a stellar cast, the show was a long-running hit on television. Below are a few facts you never knew about the series. 1. Bob Saget, John Stamos, and Dave Coulier went on a road trip to Las Vegas after the first seas...