The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down

They missed the mark on this one. I was really looking forward to this one too. It does not have the charm of the UK original. Rogen's laugh is like scratching a blackboard. He is a less than average potter with no imagination. He is annoying and grating with no personality. The talented potters are a highlight although they are not given enough to lean into. The hosts are boring and not engaging. I didn't feel like I was really rooting for anyone in particular. The location is cold and uninviting. Very disappointing. I struggled to get through the episodes. I loved the UK version. Maybe it will come to the US and be better. Lots of talented artists everywhere!

I really wanted to like this, having watched all 9 seasons of the UK throwdown.

The judges have no demonstrated skill and are either biased, dishonest or both. They are inconsistent in the comments they give, and criticise the contestants they don't like, while giving their favourites a free pass.

There were no guest judges, as I can only assume that skilled ceramicists don't want to have anything to do with this pile of clay.

There is none of the joy that the UK pottery throwdown has.

This show proves the maxim that you can't polish a turd.

A weak imitation that isn't worth a single minute of your time.

Unfortunately it did not live up to the Great Pottery Throwdown from the UK. Lifeless setting, the contestants and judges/host (let's stop getting boring pretty people as hosts, more comedians like Siobhan) don't have charm, character, and heart like they do in their counterpart. Didn't really like that the first episode was basically make whatever you want as long as it reminds you of home, made it harder to judge. Was really looking forward to this season and a PNW spin on the original series that I love so much but I walked away disappointed with the first episode. Hope the season continues to improve, both with the challenges, getting to know the contestants/judges, and hopefully an improved setting because that white warehouse with exposed wiring isn't nearly as nice as the colorful and full of plants room in the original!

The hosts and judges are stiff and not the least bit personable as they are on the British series. And, Seth Rogen's laugh may just make me stop watching altogether - it's got to be the most annoying laugh I've heard in a long time; even worse than Fran Drescher's.

The fact that Rogen has a weed company and only sells weed ashtrays/accoutrements to justify his pottery credentials is laughable. They don't have any serious potters in the whole of Canada? They had to choose him?

The whole show is just blah. Everyone (hosts, judges and contestants) are like cardboard cutouts of humans. Absolutely no personalities; a boatload of humorless puppets.

Not a good clone of the beloved British series.

Edited to add: I shouldn't have tarred the contestants and judges with the same brush as the hosts (the female - no personality, and Rogen - too much personality) and whomever was in charge of show design, editing, directing, etc...although if Rogen had complete power then he's solely to blame.

The contestants and judges look like they had little say. I don't care that Rogen is the whole reason the show was brought over from the UK. He should have hired someone to do everything right that he ham-handedly botched.

We'll see if things improve IF there's a 2nd season (Jan/Feb 2025?).

The review discrediting Seth is missing some information.

Seth's involvement as a producer has been pivotal in bringing this show to Canada, and it's important to acknowledge his significant contribution. Without Seth's initiative in bringing the show over, it might not have happened at all.

The cast exhibit promise, the editing aspect leaves something to be desired. There are instances where the editing feels rushed, causing important topics to be skimmed over too quickly, leaving viewers feeling a bit lost. This lack of attention to detail impacts the coherence of later scenes and conversations, making it challenging to fully engage with the narrative.

However, it's worth noting that the show's potential remains evident despite these shortcomings. Even without refinements in the editing process, I hope future episodes and season allow for more breathing room to explore key themes and developments. The show could truly soar to new heights. It's clear that there's a solid foundation here, and with a bit of fine-tuning, this show should become a standout gem in its genre.