Hypothetical

When I first heard of this show, I wasn't particularly interested in the format, but when I finally gotten around watching two episodes, I found it hilarious.

I like the overall format, in which you try to come up with a feasible response to the most hypothetical scenario, whenever its getting a statue built in your town, wearing a puppet on your hand for an entire year, or even stopping an assassination while as a cat. I did like the parts where James Acaster does imitations and brief one liners, and I also liked the fact some of the comedians were originally in Taskmaster (which is a show I'd consider to be worth watching).

The format reminds me of Would I Lie To You and Mock The Week, and I found it to be unique and fun.

I'm only going to give this eight stars however, because I think there are (mostly) minor improvements that could be done. I'm not too keen on the long running time, which I felt it would be best suited for a half-hour programme.

Although I'm not that much of a fan of panel shows, I feel Hypothetical is a good one to watch.

8/10

A pleasantly unpretentious Dave comedy vehicle where different comedians were asked hypothetical questions - Acaster and Widdicome are a fine hosting pair and there's a warm natural energy to it all with the kind of breathlessly joyful improv not seen since the days of Whose Line. It can vary depending on the guests but you can tell Widdicome and co have a lark putting the thing together and I always hold a particular personal affection for it because it's one of the few TV things I've ever seen recorded live which was a hoot.

That this basic premise is from the short lived Josh Widdicombe Podcast on XFM? Love James Acaster and I wish he did even MORE!!

Seems like the guys on the show are having a nice time but really not enjoying it. Contrived, enineered and the opposite of what's it's meant to be.. competition between 2 teams? Sadly, not for me.

I absolutely love this show but it would be nothing without James Acaster! The man has me in tears every episode