andrewjerome

The only reason I haven't rated this lower is because the gameplay element of the show is entertaining. But all the "drama" that happens in "Hunter HQ" is among the most cringeworthy television you'll ever see.

The highly staged performances in the HQ "Dave! We've just had a ping!" are so obviously scripted that you expect someone from HQ to look out the window, shaking their fist, and saying "I'll get you next time you meddling kids" (a la Scooby Doo).

It isn't even easy to take the game itself seriously when rule changes are implemented (such as freezing one team's bank accounts) to provide the hunters with an unfair advantage.

The premise for this show is well thought out but unfortunately, the execution is not worth tuning into.

The main problem with reviving a program such as Gladiators is that people will always compare it to the original. This remake was not that bad, as you could see a lot of hard work and good effort was put into it, considering they had a smaller venue and less financing. It's a shame that this show was axed after only two seasons, as viewers were starting to bond with the new Gladiators, the number of events were increasing and the contestants were diverse and unique. Even though the gladiators themselves were very different from the originals, the show was still entertaining in its own unique way.

Money clearly talks in this weak episode of Modern Family. How disappointing to see that one of the best comedies on television has turned into a billboard for product placement (Qantas! Optus! AussieBum!), while bolstered by a weak storyline. Even the reason given for why these beloved characters are all Down Under defies logic and breaks with the usual MF reputation of good writing and witty dialogue.