Destination X

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.

I really wanted to like this. But it is just not good. There is no logic to it, the whole premise of the show is flawed. There is no real tension or excitement. And the producers keep introducing new rules which undermine the entire competition, presumably to make it more interesting but it actually just makes it unfair on the players who are succeeding at the game. Avoid this one.

I have watched the first 2 shows. An interesting concept. Great way to spend some time with the family, keeps you guessing, and makes you wonder what you would in the shoes of the contestants. It's anyone's game. I have no idea who will win but it is getting tense. It's not just the smartest that will win but the most cunning. Well done for a great show.

The format is really simple but do we really need it explaining all the time, yes we get it they have to work out where they are. All the contestants seem like they have been coached on what to say and how to behave.

The format would be okay if it didn't come across as all been staged managed for entertainment purposes and the result the production team want.

I don't see many people sticking with this.

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).