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Actually its more than that....its really quite awful.

I like trivia TV, the pinnacle of course being Alex Trebek era Jeopardy. This steaming mess is NOTHING like that.

On the surface sure, I can see how this would have been greenlit by CTV. Get different generations of the same family together and get them to play Trivial Pursuit. Sounds good right? Sadly the execution is shockingly bad and most of it is because of Lilly Singh.

I'll admit, I haven't enjoyed any projects previously led by her and the reason remains the same. She comes across arrogant, smug and like she's "too cool for the room". And above all she's just NOT funny.

Full disclosure I'd be considered Generation X so maybe we're not the target demographic but I don't think that's it. While she might be OK in a supporting role she just can't pull off the lead.

Honestly, he's one of the most obnoxious actors and every role he's in seems terribly contrived & he just comes across as smarmy.

I've watched a couple of episodes and there's nothing fresh or edgy about Wisdom of the Crowd. The interactions are forced and it moves very very slow.

I appreciate that the big three networks (NBC, CBS & ABC) are in an increasingly difficult position to produce unique and entertaining content. That said there are some shows, like 9JKL that are just bad. No sorry, its awful. Its plays on tired clichés, simply isn't remotely funny and is at times offensive. Sure there can be surprise hits but who watched the pilot of 9JKL and thought "wow, this is amazing, people will love it"?

No it won't get better with time because the basic premise of the show isn't original or funny. Its tired and hack.