Um, Truly, one of many many enjoyable exhibits on the burgeoning streaming platform Dropout, launched a trailer for its upcoming ninth season, which options some thrilling modifications and loads of new faces. Common visitor Ify Nwadiwe is the brand new host, changing present creator Mike Trapp (as depicted in a Physician Who parody within the trailer). And former Polygon video producer Brian David Gilbert would be the present’s new reality checker, changing govt producer Michael Saltzman.
Um, Truly is a pedantic trivia present the place visitors have to identify minor inaccuracies in nearly-true items of nerd trivia. Like Jeopardy!, they should phrase every reply in a sure method — by beginning with “Um, truly” — or the reply doesn’t rely.
This season’s visitor stars previewed within the trailer embrace Harvey Guillén (What We Do within the Shadows), Dante Basco (Hook, Avatar: The Final Airbender), Demi Adejuyigbe, and drag queens Jujubee, Monét X Change, Trinity the Tuck, amongst many extra. Each Trapp and Saltzman seem as visitors this season, in order that they gained’t be removed from the present.
The trailer additionally showcases loads of Dropout regulars and much more Polygon connections than BDG: Former Galaxy Brains host Jonah Ray and former Polygon leisure reporter Karen Han make an look, whereas Dropout common Erika Ishii is seen carrying a sure acquainted T-shirt. We simply love basic video games!
Whereas Um, Truly is Dropout’s oldest still-running collection on the platform, beginning in 2015, the streaming service is finest generally known as the house of the favored precise play franchise Dimension 20, in addition to recreation exhibits like Make Some Noise and Sport Changer.
The primary episode of Um, Truly season 9 premieres February 27 on Dropout. New episodes will launch each different Tuesday.