Wipeout
Wipeout, presented on air as Wipeout Australia, is an Australian game show, which is based on the U.S. game show of the same name. The game show premiered on the Nine Network on Tuesday 3 February 2009 at 7:30 pm for an initial run of eight episodes. The show was produced by Endemol Southern Star. The show is currently being re-aired on GO!, a Nine Network multi-channel.
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Plot Summary
Wipeout is an extreme sports reality competition series where contestants navigate a demanding and often hilarious obstacle course. Teams of four face off in multiple rounds, with only the fastest and most agile moving forward. The course features enormous, often slippery, obstacles designed to test physical prowess and comedic timing, leading to spectacular falls and memorable moments.
Critical Reception
Wipeout was primarily seen as a lighthearted and entertaining spectacle, praised for its comedic elements and impressive obstacle design. While not critically acclaimed for its depth, it found a large audience drawn to its unique blend of physical challenge and slapstick humor.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its over-the-top physical comedy and creative obstacles.
- Appreciated as light, family-friendly entertainment with exciting challenges.
- Criticized by some for being repetitive in format over multiple seasons.
Google audience: Viewers generally enjoyed Wipeout for its hilarious falls and the sheer fun of watching contestants tackle absurd challenges. Many found it to be a great show to watch with family, appreciating its lighthearted nature and impressive, often painful-looking, obstacles.
Fun Fact
The show famously used a vast amount of water and air cannons to create the iconic 'sweeper' and 'big balls' obstacles, leading to the contestants' spectacular tumbles.
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