It is 2022, not 1962, so having a host who doesn't look like a suburban businessman is refreshing. At the same time some of Keke's outfits can be distracting when watching on 21st century sized television. Love her self-confidence to wear what she does, but a really good game show host doesn't take attention away from the contestants. Unfortunately some of her flashier outfits, combined with occasional exaggerated facial expressions does just that.
Other reviews have mentioned "too much Jimmy Fallon". I'll admit, he seems to be a really good player, but it might be nice to see a few more celebrities in rotation. I'd also agree with other reviewers that his enthusiasm, and that if the audience, seems artificially over the top.
Now for two observations that I have not seen mentioned so far. I don't know about anyone else, but my husband and I find the password announcer's voiceovers to be... creepy. Did they film these first episodes last year on Halloween?
Finally, as a former theatre student (tech crews), I find it distracting that the long shots of the game set verifies to the viewer that the scoreboard is added in during post production. If I was in the live audience, how would I know which contestant has how many points? Those long shots leave me feeling unanchored and lost
I very much want to enjoy this newest incarnation of a classic game show, but if they aren't careful they'll cross the line from fun.
Other reviews have mentioned "too much Jimmy Fallon". I'll admit, he seems to be a really good player, but it might be nice to see a few more celebrities in rotation. I'd also agree with other reviewers that his enthusiasm, and that if the audience, seems artificially over the top.
Now for two observations that I have not seen mentioned so far. I don't know about anyone else, but my husband and I find the password announcer's voiceovers to be... creepy. Did they film these first episodes last year on Halloween?
Finally, as a former theatre student (tech crews), I find it distracting that the long shots of the game set verifies to the viewer that the scoreboard is added in during post production. If I was in the live audience, how would I know which contestant has how many points? Those long shots leave me feeling unanchored and lost
I very much want to enjoy this newest incarnation of a classic game show, but if they aren't careful they'll cross the line from fun.