Destination X

Reality tv isn't meant to be high brow, it's meant to keep you locked in for an hour, and this does just that.

Bit of Race Across the World, but of the Traitors, and beautiful scenic shots.

Fun to guess along with the game, try and solve the puzzles, and just get overly involved.

Some annoying character types but you can't win them all with reality tv.

It was so good at the start but now it's gotten much worse. The show's premise has turned from a travel show to a reality TV shows. There is way too much lying involved. It still has it's good parts as you still get to guess at home, however even less than you could at the start. I will still watch it but now not as enjoyable!

I really enjoyed the first episode, it really put its budget to use. The immersive feeling and initial excitement and intrigue were great. However, as the series goes on that fades, it becomes more convoluted in terms of clues and the journey they take. I also think that the emphasis on interpersonal relationships and dynamics during the game is hindering the show (episode 5) rather than adding any worthwhile drama. It does keep you guessing at times and the interactive element of guessing along online is fun and different (but could use some improvements).

I had high expectations of this show. Rob Brydon, travel and a bit of Traitors-style intrigue, but it falls very short of the mark.

There is a distinct lack of jeopardy throughout the show and each episode culminates in the map room where everything is decided... which is essentially a game of Geoguessr. As a viewer, the results of the map challenge are quickly glossed over and someone is just thrown off of the bus.

The play along element via the website is good, but you don't see where your guess ranked against the players... again, the guesses the players make are almost hidden.

Clues are either very vague (who on earth knows where the locations of replica Statue of Libertys are?) or blindingly obvious. And it's really difficult for the viewer to play along at home because the narration gives far too many additional clues.

Then there's the tasks. I feel second hand embarrassment watching Rob Brydon going through insanely complex rules of silly games. It feels like a comedy skit akin to Numberwang. I tend to just switch off.

I expected more than the show delivered. I'll watch to completion, but I rarely abandon a series half way through, but after 4 episodes I've not built any excitement into what happens next, I'm just counting down to the final episode to see who wins.

We were promised Traitors crossed with Race Across The World, but we got Coach Trip 2025 with Rob Bryden playing tour guide, Brendan Sheerin, and one of the hapless coach passengers being dropped off roadside at the end of each day.

I'm a great admirer of Rob Bryden's wit and versatility, but he felt miscast, and simply can't fill Brendan's shoes. Bryden's appearances feel like a series of awkward cameos, where he pops up in a costume and carefully speaks some stilted line that includes hints that the contestants always miss. Sorry, Rob, but you're no Brendan!

Viewing figures will determine whether or not the programme returns for a second series, but I won't be watching.