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batsofburden t1_izzn35u wrote

Gotta agree, it's really juicy, but not in the sexed up bro-d out way that an American version would likely be. The castle atmosphere & the host are a big part of the appeal as well.

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Bettalad OP t1_izznvmm wrote

Yess the people are so real!! I just added that into my post thanks. Even the ‘bro’ dudes are actually quite sensitive and nice people

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wdevilpig t1_j0x59br wrote

Binged all episodes today. What makes it is how the interpersonal dynamics develop between a bunch of ordinary people, plus the way episodes are put together. They're not just going through the motions/tasks then "voting off" someone they barely-know at the end of each episode. They're doing the dirty on someone they like, often because of groupthink. It's like if BB1 Nasty Nick made a reality show by his rules!

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StephenHunterUK t1_j01ankq wrote

There is an American version coming; same castle with Alan Cumming as the host.

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batsofburden t1_j02yi1w wrote

hm, I will give it a shot, but based on past attempts to Americanize shows, the odds are it's not gonna be that good. Alan Cumming is positive though.

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