Two teams of comedians are tested on their ability to deal with a series of ridiculous hypothetical scenarios.Two teams of comedians are tested on their ability to deal with a series of ridiculous hypothetical scenarios.Two teams of comedians are tested on their ability to deal with a series of ridiculous hypothetical scenarios.
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Acaster is Amazing
I can see why some people wouldn't like this show, it's very random and crazy but in my opinion that's why it's so funny! There is always a great selection of comedians on it too!!
Big Hat, Small Hat
A pleasantly unpretentious Dave comedy vehicle where different comedians were asked hypothetical questions - Acaster and Widdicome are a fine hosting pair and there's a warm natural energy to it all with the kind of breathlessly joyful improv not seen since the days of Whose Line. It can vary depending on the guests but you can tell Widdicome and co have a lark putting the thing together and I always hold a particular personal affection for it because it's one of the few TV things I've ever seen recorded live which was a hoot.
Who is this enteraining ?
Seems like the guys on the show are having a nice time but really not enjoying it. Contrived, enineered and the opposite of what's it's meant to be.. competition between 2 teams? Sadly, not for me.
Surprisingly enjoyable stuff
When I first heard of this show, I wasn't particularly interested in the format, but when I finally gotten around watching two episodes, I found it hilarious.
I like the overall format, in which you try to come up with a feasible response to the most hypothetical scenario, whenever its getting a statue built in your town, wearing a puppet on your hand for an entire year, or even stopping an assassination while as a cat. I did like the parts where James Acaster does imitations and brief one liners, and I also liked the fact some of the comedians were originally in Taskmaster (which is a show I'd consider to be worth watching).
The format reminds me of Would I Lie To You and Mock The Week, and I found it to be unique and fun.
I'm only going to give this eight stars however, because I think there are (mostly) minor improvements that could be done. I'm not too keen on the long running time, which I felt it would be best suited for a half-hour programme.
Although I'm not that much of a fan of panel shows, I feel Hypothetical is a good one to watch.
8/10
I like the overall format, in which you try to come up with a feasible response to the most hypothetical scenario, whenever its getting a statue built in your town, wearing a puppet on your hand for an entire year, or even stopping an assassination while as a cat. I did like the parts where James Acaster does imitations and brief one liners, and I also liked the fact some of the comedians were originally in Taskmaster (which is a show I'd consider to be worth watching).
The format reminds me of Would I Lie To You and Mock The Week, and I found it to be unique and fun.
I'm only going to give this eight stars however, because I think there are (mostly) minor improvements that could be done. I'm not too keen on the long running time, which I felt it would be best suited for a half-hour programme.
Although I'm not that much of a fan of panel shows, I feel Hypothetical is a good one to watch.
8/10
Any one else remember?...
That this basic premise is from the short lived Josh Widdicombe Podcast on XFM? Love James Acaster and I wish he did even MORE!!
Did you know
- TriviaJames Acaster loves recieiving cabbages in his dressing-room before every gig/ TV performance and is known in his home town Kettering as "The Cabadge King". James is well know for buying copious quantities of cabbages and distributing them to his enemies.
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