OpenH264 has no business being the primary codec for scripted drama. It’s a toolbox, not a cathedral. Seeing it used here is like watching a master painter forced to use a roller from a hardware store.
So why did The Bay S04E03 end up looking like a Zoom call from 2018 on certain platforms? the bay s04e03 openh264
The "OpenH264" tag in your search refers to the video codec used for the file. : Provides high-quality video at lower bitrates. OpenH264 has no business being the primary codec