Prime Video has begun streaming episodes ofPop Culture Jeopardy!, and it is leaving much to be desired.
Everything is less exciting despite the flashy colors and quips from comedian Colin Jost.
Pop Culture Jeopardy!
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Any given episode ofJeopardy!could have topics about monarchies through history as well as Y2K musicians.
Even incredibly niche categories like “Pigeon Facts and Lore” have a place.
The point ofJeopardy!is for contestants to show off and prove they are well-rounded.
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Plus,Jeopardy!has always included popular culture categories.
For example, last year,Jeopardy!had a category called “No.
1 Songs by People Who Aren’t Taylor Swift,” which included artists likeFall Out BoyandEd Sheeran.
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However, the questions become outdated and irrelevant sincePop Culture Jeopardy!can only pull from one subject.
Even if one contestant does not know the answer, two other people can win the team’s points.
So, in an episode ofPop Culture Jeopardy!, nine people are playing.
On the other hand,Jeopardy!only has three contestants at a time.Jeopardy!
’s format makes following one particular player far more manageable than inPop Culture Jeopardy!.
Jennings, still the best player of all time, even stepped in as the host.
There is not enough time to care about a single contestant’s journey, let alone three.
A Low Stakes Spin-Off Doesn’t Feel Like Jeopardy!
Not only is the possible prize decreased, but it is also split between all the team members.Jeopardy!
Contrary to popular belief, TV won’t rot your brain.
Pop Culture Jeopardy!
Could Be a Different Show
The biggest thing linkingPop Culture Jeopardy!to the original is the similar format.
Triple Plays are scattered across the game board, much like the Daily Doubles.
‘sonly focus is one topic, no matter how much the show attempts to break it down.
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