Romesh Ranganathan's 'Would You Rather: Decide to Survive' Reviewed

AI Summary

The article reviews the new gameshow 'Would You Rather: Decide to Survive' hosted by Romesh Ranganathan, which features famous online stars competing in physical challenges inspired by the popular 'Would you rather' game. The show is described as low-effort but entertaining, with Ranganathan's dry humor adding value.

The Lead

The new gameshow 'Would You Rather: Decide to Survive' on Prime Video has been reviewed, with host Romesh Ranganathan bringing his signature dry humor to the show. The program features 10 famous online stars competing in physical challenges inspired by the popular 'Would you rather' game.

The Show's Concept

The show's concept is based on the popular game 'Would you rather', where contestants are presented with difficult choices and must live with their decisions. The show features two teams, Team This and Team That, competing in challenges that are often absurd and humorous.

The Host's Performance

Romesh Ranganathan is described as 'always great value, dry and sharp as a cactus', even though he seems to be on autopilot. His presence adds value to the show, which is otherwise described as low-effort.

The Impact on Viewers

The show is designed to be double-screened, with viewers encouraged to ask themselves what they would choose in the dilemmas presented. The show's format is likened to a 'press the red or yellow button on your remote' situation, but with the rise of on-demand streamers, that technology was short-lived.

The Future of Game Shows

The article concludes by suggesting that the show's low-effort approach could be a new trend in game shows. The author even proposes ideas for new shows, such as 'The Icks Factor' and 'Blindfold I Spy', which could be based on similar concepts.