ffprobe -v error -show_entries stream=index,codec_name:stream_tags=language -select_streams s -of default=noprint_wrappers=1:nokey=1 TheFirstLady_S01E02.mkv Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Episode Context

Within the metadata, one might find the source release group or the original broadcast date (April 24, 2022, for S01E02).

This re-encodes the video to ensure it plays on all devices (TVs, phones, etc.).

: Navigating the sudden transition to becoming First Lady after Nixon's resignation.

If your source file is in a heavy format like 4K HEVC and you want to play it on an older device, you can transcode it to H.264 using the following command:

To convert the episode for playback on a legacy device (reducing resolution to 720p and bitrate to 1.5 Mbps):

: If you aren't sure which stream contains the text, run ffprobe first to list all streams: