Testees
Testees is a Canadian television series, created by Kenny Hotz and written and produced by Kenny Hotz and Derek Harvie. Testees originally aired on Thursdays at 10:30 PM EST on FX and ran from October 9, 2008 to December 18, 2008. and debuted on October 14, 2008 on Showcase in Canada. The show is filmed in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario. Testees is now showing on FX in the UK, I.Sat in Brazil and Comedy Central in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. After one season, Testees was not renewed by FX.
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Plot Summary
Testees is a Canadian reality television series that aired on Showcase. The show featured three men and three women who were subjected to various scientific experiments designed to test their physical and mental limits. Each episode focused on a different experiment, exploring topics such as pain tolerance, sleep deprivation, and the effects of certain substances.
Critical Reception
Testees received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its unique premise and the engaging interactions between the cast members. While some critics found the experiments to be sensationalized, others appreciated its blend of scientific curiosity and humor. The show managed to cultivate a dedicated audience interested in its unconventional approach to reality television.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its novel and entertaining concept.
- Appreciated for the cast's chemistry and humor.
- Some criticism for the potentially sensationalized nature of the experiments.
Google audience: Audience reception data for Testees on Google is not widely available, but the show was noted for its engaging and humorous approach to scientific testing, leading to a generally positive viewer experience.
Fun Fact
The show was filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and utilized a laboratory setting designed to look both scientific and accessible to a general audience.
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