Option 1
People liked the large-sized player, but they were still overwhelmed with the amount of information shown along with the player.
Option 2
Even though this design was simple, people did not understand how to use it. The lack of a navbar on top threw most people off.
Option 3
People really liked this layout. All the critical pieces of a TV show (description, episodes, extras, etc.) are neatly laid out. But they absolutely rejected the idea of it being a popup. A design similar to this was rolled out by Netflix recently.
Option 4
Because of the immersive layout and a larger image on top, this design became an instant hit. The lack of a player did not bother people at all. Once you click on the play button, you are taken to a large player.