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Fast-paced, fun and informative, Modern Marvels is The History Channel's signature series focusing on historical technology.Fast-paced, fun and informative, Modern Marvels is The History Channel's signature series focusing on historical technology.Fast-paced, fun and informative, Modern Marvels is The History Channel's signature series focusing on historical technology.
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For as long as it's been around, I've loved Modern Marvels. But in 2021, it has gone downhill, and a steep one at that. This program does not need a host. It slows down the continuity of the show, partly because he is too busy making an effort to be a celebrity, instead of being informative. With this guy as a host, the show is mindful of shows on the Food Channel, and we don't need another one of those! Bring back the old format. PLEASE!
I love the series, there is a ton of information available given in a fairly clear and concise manner. But season 21 and the addition of Adam Richman killed it for me. It became more if a sitcom one they tried to integrate having a host actually asking questions which could have been filled with more information as statements removing a ton of extraneous fluff.
So for now I give it 9 stars for everything up till season 20 and season 21 isn't worth a single star.
There are sometimes flaws in the statements made but they are generally pretty close to the truth and the information given can help open the minds of the people watching so that they are spurred into gaining even more information. I know I have learned more from this show than multiple years of public schooling.
So for now I give it 9 stars for everything up till season 20 and season 21 isn't worth a single star.
There are sometimes flaws in the statements made but they are generally pretty close to the truth and the information given can help open the minds of the people watching so that they are spurred into gaining even more information. I know I have learned more from this show than multiple years of public schooling.
I liked Adam Richman in Man v Food but on Modern Marvels he tends to praise whatever he's talking about too much. Hey Heather! Way too much. Add in the difficulty understanding him with the stupid mask on I'm close to not watching anymore.
Used to be my favorite show.
Used to be my favorite show.
I love the show and watch it more than any other show. I love to see how things are made and to see what stunning accomplishments man has made. I'm often surprised by the unique looks into corners of our development not seen elsewhere. My grandkids like watching too and get the same enrichment as I do. I hope it stays on forever with one exception.
Sadly, that obnoxious fat guy with the bad jokes turns me off and destroys my joy in watching the show. He adds no value nor knowledge other than stupid wisecracks. His voice scrapes against the smooth presentations and sometimes makes me switch the channel.
Sadly, that obnoxious fat guy with the bad jokes turns me off and destroys my joy in watching the show. He adds no value nor knowledge other than stupid wisecracks. His voice scrapes against the smooth presentations and sometimes makes me switch the channel.
When I think History Channel I think Modern Marvels. In a strange way it is very addictive. You learn so much you just want more and more. You could watch a marathon of this and not notice that hours have passed by. It covers everything from entertainment to architectural achievements to politics. It is so explanatory and at the same times it gives you a time line of whatever the show is displaying. What makes this show so great is that it could cover any topic including ones I'm not interested in and make me interested. This show at times has compelled me to research further to extensively learn about something for myself. A great show that does not base its episodes on speculation but on facts and examines and investigates them as well. I couldn't ever imagine this being taken off the air.
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- GoofsIn the opening title sequence, an adjustable crescent wrench is seen turning a nut yet the sound of a ratchet wrench is heard.
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