When The Problem: USA was first ordered, there was a component of ambiguity about it.
Would it not observe within the footsteps of the MTV collection, or would it not forge its personal path?
After watching The Problem: USA Season 1 Episode 1, the format could be very a lot the identical, but it surely’s clear some contestants don’t know what they signed up for.
The excellent news off the bat is that the casting is ideal. Each single particular person on the present was an important character on their respective authentic collection, and there are some powerhouses thrown in for good measure.
Discovering the best forged for a collection like that is essential as a result of viewers want personalities they’ll join with, and there are lots of nice individuals on this present from The Wonderful Race, Large Brother, Love Island, and Survivor.
It is a disgrace the Love Island contestants are underestimated as a result of that present did not have the bodily side of the opposite three reveals.
Shannon’s concern about being unprepared for a present like The Problem was unlucky, but it surely highlighted the toll the collection can have on somebody.
Love Island is perhaps deemed the folks that will probably be simpler to beat, however one thing tells me they are going to be biding their time till the time is true to battle again in opposition to these different reveals.
The algorithm selecting companions has bought to be one of many stupidest elements of the collection. It units itself aside from the primary collection in a giant approach and utterly and completely destroys any potential for alliances.
Part of the attract of the unique collection is when these personalities make alliances to weigh up their choices heading right into a problem. Truthfully, taking that half away is like Large Brother throwing in an algorithm to say which two houseguests can be on the block every week.
I could possibly be confirmed incorrect within the episodes forward, however the algorithm has bought to go for now.
The financial side of the format was executed nicely. I like that anybody who wins an elimination takes the cash of the particular person they take out.
That provides an thrilling factor to the technique. Folks like Angela and Tyson will most likely dominate, relying on who that pesky pc pairs them with, however possibly individuals will probably be extra inclined to take a shot at them in the event that they’re paired with a weaker participant.
CBS wished to set this iteration aside from its predecessor, and it is sensible while you add within the world factor.
In recent times, The Problem has successfully had a veteran alliance operating the sport, choosing the rookies off individually.
It was refreshing right here that everybody was rookies, however that does not imply there aren’t some large connections in the home.
Xavier, Tiffany, Azah, and Kyland had been a part of probably the most dominant alliance in Large Brother historical past, so they are going to undoubtedly stick collectively for the close to future.
Tiffany is great at manipulating, so seeing her discover the perfect resolution to maintain Kyland and Azah within the sport was thrilling.
Regardless of their points in Large Brother, Kyland and Azah labored fairly nicely collectively, and when you think about that Azah is afraid of heights, she pushed herself to the restrict in the course of the every day problem.
Folks typically come on these reveals and do not face their fears. Watching that uncooked emotion on the opponents as they push themselves might be probably the most satisfying a part of watching these reveals.
It was an actual disgrace Azah and Kyland needed to enterprise again up these stairs, however at the least they completed the problem and did not day trip.
Angela and Tyson are a match made in Problem heaven. They’re wonderful at competitions and politicking and are as cutthroat as they arrive.
I will always remember Angela’s goodbye message to Rachel on Large Brother 20. That was top-tier TV, and I hope she continues to be that cutthroat for your entire season.
You might see Angela and Tyson’s despair when TJ launched the algorithm twist. They thought they had been golden and would get to run the sport to the top.
The one factor going for them proper now’s that they’ve the cash to run TJ’s ultimate, however realizing that somebody can get rid of them and steal it signifies that somebody would possibly pop up and take a shot at them.
Cely and Javonny being the primary individuals eradicated was a shock, primarily as a result of they did not get a lot of a presence within the edit. Usually, the individuals within the ultimate elimination get a number of display time.
Then once more, this being the collection premiere, there was quite a bit to point out off to viewers.
“America of Problem” launched viewers to a friendlier iteration of The Problem.
Whether or not that may join with longtime viewers of the franchise, I do not know, however I will reserve extra judgment till the collection is in full swing.
I will be chatting with Cely and Javonny on Thursday morning!
Hit the feedback if there’s something you need me to ask them.
Do not forget to look at The Problem: USA each Wednesday at 9 p.m. on CBS.
Paul Dailly is the Affiliate Editor for TV Fanatic. Observe him on Twitter.
