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MythBusters: The Search
The search for an all-new generation of myth-busting science superstars with mind-blowing build skills and nerves of steel. Using social media and spectacular stunts, a cast of fearless hopefuls are judged on their skills as they compete in never-before-seen myth-busting challenges.
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Plot Summary
MythBusters: The Search was a reality competition series that sought to find the next generation of MythBusters. Ten contestants competed in a series of science-based challenges, testing their building, experimentation, and presentation skills. The show featured familiar faces from the original MythBusters as mentors and judges, culminating in the selection of a new team to carry on the legacy of myth-busting.
Critical Reception
The series received a mixed reception, with some appreciating the return of familiar MythBusters personalities and the concept of discovering new talent. However, others felt it lacked the charm and scientific depth of the original show, and the competitive format was seen by some as less engaging than the straightforward myth-testing of its predecessor.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for bringing back beloved MythBusters hosts and introducing new science enthusiasts.
Criticized for a format that felt less authentic and engaging than the original series.
Seen by some as a nostalgic but ultimately less impactful iteration of the franchise.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this specific series, but discussions often highlight nostalgia for the original MythBusters and mixed feelings about the competitive format and the chosen new hosts.
Fun Fact
The show's hosts, Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara, were also part of the original MythBusters 'Build Team', making their return as mentors a key selling point for fans of the original series.
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