05-01-2024, 05:08 PM
It is noteable that many of the new formats of recent years that focus on the general public tend to have them on in pairs so there is a ready made relationship there.
The Chase is probably the most successful format of the last 15 years and it's bread and butter is the civilian episodes. It is cast so well too - a really wide range of contestants in terms of both ability and personality which keeps it feeling fresh. Jeopardy has clearly cast for ability which is right for that show but makes it far more difficult to get behind the contestants when it's all taken a bit too seriously.
The Chase is probably the most successful format of the last 15 years and it's bread and butter is the civilian episodes. It is cast so well too - a really wide range of contestants in terms of both ability and personality which keeps it feeling fresh. Jeopardy has clearly cast for ability which is right for that show but makes it far more difficult to get behind the contestants when it's all taken a bit too seriously.