Fûun! Takeshi Jô

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 never thought this show would.be rebooted and the reboot is glorious! It's got the spirit, the energy, and over the top drama I didn't even realize I was missing. This is a bigger budget continuation of the original series, and what is loses in low budget charm it more than makes up for in energy and thoughtful redesign of events and a new award and make up challenge system. Overall it's a welcome development and I hope it gets multiple seasons!

Pros:

• higher budget
• more events
• new format is A+ good
• behind the scenes glimpses are super positive

Cons:

• season is short
• lost that "is this in someone's backyard?" vibe.

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.

Love the original, this has none of the charm and moaning negative unfunny commentators.

Despite wishing for a Takeshi reboot for decades, I was only able to watch 2 episodes before my initial fears were confirmed.... It's trash TV. So sad.

Yes the show is hard and it was hard initially, but there were multiple rounds where noone made it so a fighting spirit award was given so that some warriors can continue.

The charm of the original series built on a shoestring budget around some big characters is absent. Big budget bright colours, it feels more like total wipeout.

The commentary is the worst part. Bring back Craig?

The games are too difficult for the contestants and become very boring for the viewer. The tempo of the broadcast is too slow. Too many cut scenes. Too much interaction with participants. Candidates who are eliminated are not eliminated at all, but simply participate in every game. The villains are also completely boring. Completely confused and pointless. I mean, the old Takeshi's Castle lived from its fast pace and clear camera work. N of that is here anymore. This show doesn't deserve this name. Clearly they wanted to make big money with no big efforts. Takeshi's castle is dead. We only can feast on the old days.