FutureWeapons

When I first heard about this show coming, I was quite excited to see what was it actually going to be about. My expectations were met all the way! Every episode presents few of the 'future weapons' - technical specifications and downrange tests - hosted by Mack, an ex-Navy SEAL. Every episode, every new weapon had a unique freshness and originality to it that made the show extremely watchable and exciting... which brings me to Season 3. When taking a look back onto previous seasons, I cannot shake this feeling that Season 3 was recorded under coercion, without inspiration and, probably, hoping to win watchers on show's previous glory. The weapons that were presented lacked the originality of Season 1&2, there was nothing special about them and it seemed like the producers worked hard to find anything 'future' just as to fill the show's runtime (results = less originality). Thumbs down for Season 3 - it could be better!

I am very surprised at the lack of reviews of this show here since it used to be one of my favorites back in 2009 and 10. The show's host (RIP Richard Machowicz) entertains the viewer by demonstrating weapons systems that are sure to keep the advantage over the enemy for the forseeable future. It's not just limited to guns though, although the show does feature plenty. He also covers tanks, artillery guns, ships, helicopters, drones, jets and many experimental things that went down the drain shortly after this show was made. At the time, no one knew if they would be successful so he included them in the show anyway. One of my favorite episodes is the one where he goes over the ADS, or area denial system, which consists of a giant microwave emitter situated on top of a standard US army humvee. The vehicle is able to project a completely invisible beam of light at a human target which causes a very uncomfortable burning sensation about 1/16th of an inch below the targets skin, which is about the same depth as 3 sheets of paper. It can be used from a very long distance and is completely silent. He also covers the Aquaram, a strange device that can be positioned next to a bomb and uses the power of water to destroy the bomb's explosive compounds before it has a chance to go off. Sadly, the show will not go on any longer since Mack died in early 2017, but Future Weapons is one of the shows I remember changing tv for the better, and I'm very glad it did.

This is the most American show I have seen. It is very gung-ho and has endless American-style editing clichés, stock sound effects and jingoistic narration. If you are the sort of person who likes technology, you will find lots of cool ideas to spark your imagination, although they are not always very revolutionary. If you are an American patriot, you will find lots of hope that the next big thing here will dominate the battlefield in the near future. If you are the sort of person who likes to complain about the "military-industrial complex", this will be a good comedy as the American warfare aspect is quite exaggerated, or it will give you even more to complain about. Everybody wins!