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Is there anyone else here that's not too impressed with the show?


I was looking forward to this show VERY much, considering I used to watch Whose Line (American one) all the time, never missed an episode. But this show is just.. underwhelming. To be fair, I've only seen a few episodes, but I just don't find it that entertaining to go out of my way to watch it every time. A few problems I have with it..

1. Games go on way too long. Sure, sometimes they'd be too short on Whose Line, but I think that was a good thing about it though, they usually ended them on a high note, before it got stale. Look at Greatest Hits, used to love the game, but now the do ONE song. I didn't use to watch it to hear a full length improv song, I liked to see how quickly they could come up with a variety.. not to mention the commentary in between was always funny. With other games, I don't even remember what's supposed to be going on in the game half the time. To add to that, if you happen to miss the first minute or so of the game, you have NO idea what is going on, so it's more awkward to watch than anything.

2. The show is too short. Really? 3 games? Plus, like I said above, if you miss the first minute or so of that game.. you're lost and pretty much just missed 1/3 of the show.

3. Again, I haven't seen a whole lot of episodes, but from what I've seen.. do they even USE everyone in it? I swear I saw an episode where I didn't see one of the guys get used at all. A lot of the time you just have like.. 5 people standing there, watching 2 others with a "host." I also don't like that they break up the momentum so much to get audience suggestions all the time.

I mean, I'll try giving it another chance, but it's very disappointing from what I've seen. Any episodes people recommend? If not, at least I know Whose Line is still on ABC Family at least..

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I have only watched a few episodes so far but i am already *beep* annoyed just by the audience reaction shots. It's like a visual laugh track and it's constantly being throw in your face. No wonder that this show has been canceled when you got a *beep* director behind the wheel.


I don't like the set up of the show at all. It's too short, there's only 3 games and there and there's way too much audience participation compared to WLIIA.


Yeah, there's a few Ryan and Colin moments and i especially loved the "Dust Storm" song my Jeff and Chip but they're rare and pale in comparison to WLIIA.


Even the Green Screen Show was far better compared to this.

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If you pay attention, they'll use the audience cut-to shots to hide edits to tighten up games.

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I think you expected it to be exactly like the old "Whose Line", which it isn't. I'm thoroughly enjoying watching the episodes on Youtube.

Yesterday I woke up sucking a lemon.

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