Takeshi's Castle

Takeshi's Castle was my favorite show back in the day, and I was thrilled to discover a new season on Amazon Prime. I highly recommend binge-watching it all in one sitting - it's still as awesome as ever! The production values are top-notch, and the games seem a bit more challenging, which adds an extra layer of excitement.

As I watched the German version, I couldn't comment much on the criticism of the UK commentators. The German version is quite similar to the original show.

Overall, it's an incredible show that evokes a lot of nostalgia. We even get some of the original characters and games back, which is a huge plus. And let's not forget the eye candy in the form of some models and bikini girls in some of the games - it's all part of the charm!

However, there's one thing that could be improved: subtitles for the Japanese banter. The commentary is great, but a lot of the time the contestants or Takeshi's army grunts say something in Japanese, and you never know what it means.

Despite this minor flaw, it's still a fantastic show. Don't you dare Amazon Prime cancel it!

I wish there was a way to turn off the English commentators for the Prime version. Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis are about as funny as a root canal and unnecessarily mean about the contestants, who all look really nice and funny. I would have preferred an option for the original Japanese narration either with dubbing or subtitles. And surprise surprise the English script is written by Geoff Norcott, another terminally unfunny 'comedian'.

As for the games themselves, they look a blast and there is some genuine skill involved to win the rounds. Some of them are a little hard but there is enough of a mercy element not to be overly harsh. I'd be giving this 8 if it wasn't for the annoying English guys talking over it. Please consider adding an original audio option for the remaining episodes.

I love the show, pays great homage to the original.

The presenters - particularly Romesh - is probably the least suited to host such a fun, and light show.

He spends the whole time being condescending, rude and just overly negative about the show and the contestants that are just having a good time. Where he clearly is not.

Nothing wrong with poking fun but he comes across as that arse in a pub that after two minutes of trying to laugh off his awkward Reddit level rudeness, you just walk away.

He's just so off the mark of the spirit of this show, and in the effort to appeal to the UK market they're trying to have rudeness which is normally sharp witty and funny that we're known for - and cram the absolute maximum level of "yeah it ain't that good, what a pathetic attempt" energy as possible. He just isn't having a good time and the audience knows it.

Tom is alright, he just ain't that funny. Romesh is just awful. Enough to actually ruin the show.

I'll finish it, because I love TC, but this clear attempt to appeal to a wider UK market you've ruined a show.

The entire history of reality TV has happened since the show's original run, and you'll see some of that regurgitated here. Expect audience reactions, endlessly repeated backstories and a highly curated group of quirky contestants who like being on camera. On top of that, expect plenty of nostalgia - it is, after all, the whole reason this reboot exists.

Higher production, less character - the usual. Same games with a different soul animating them.

But, somehow, it isn't completely terrible, so don't let me put you off a light watch to take your mind off things. I really enjoyed the guards this time around. However, I advise avoiding the English commentary as much as possible - not to idolise the just-about-okay OG commentary from Craig Charles, but Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis beg the question of just how bad the state of UK comedy must be for them to find continuous employment.

I saw the show yesterday and it is so funny and hilarious the new cast host decorations are great.. I love how they still committed to the original show i can feel the old 80s vibes.

I don't understand why people are upset with the games and think they are difficult (which is really difficult) but the idea of the show is to have fun.. yes i want the players to win sometimes and i love the new addition where they give the losers another chance to compete ..

the show is great and Japanese people are funny with beautiful spirit and vibes.. I watched the show with its original sound and enjoyed it.. please please make more.