diff --git a/roles/mpv/files/play.sh b/roles/mpv/files/play.sh
index b95bb4f..fcb93bc 100755
--- a/roles/mpv/files/play.sh
+++ b/roles/mpv/files/play.sh
@@ -16,4 +16,8 @@ else
     source=$(xclip -o -selection clipboard)
 fi
 
-eval mpv "$source"
+notify-send "Loading..." "$source"
+
+if ! mpv "$source"; then
+    notify-send --urgency=critical "Failed to play" "$source"
+fi