u/hola_pablo74

So to start I'll say it is VERY American, which is kinda stating the obvious. But it is brash and loud and the overall feel is much more aggressive than the UK version.

• The male presenter can only shout, there is a female presenter to help balance how annoying he is. He's an ex wrestler so not really a surprise
• 45 min eps and it took 7 mins until the first event started
• Only 3 events per ep before the Eliminator
• 24 contestants start, but can't quite work out how it's whittled down
• $100k prize
• In vision commentator super annoying, typical US sports commentator
• No contestant interviews, contestants get a VT intro, usually with a sob story
• The Gladiators don't seem to much of an individual identity - yet
• Fang = Viper
• Steel US does the same 'pose' as Steel UK
• Non-UK event started the ep - Whiplash - dislocated shoulders and elbows incoming!
• Too many slo-mos and replays, even during the event! Especially Powerball.
• Quick cut editing makes it impossible to keep track
• Men's Powerball was more like Deathball, crazy aggressive, someone will die
• Female Glad outfits are great if you're an ass fan
• Duel = Joust, podiums not as high as UK and the mats are about 5mm thick, was certain someone would break a leg on dismount
• Eliminator, no music! I am right in saying there's music during the UK Eliminator?? Seemed weird
• Huge airbags under the zipline, UK contestants just have to drop to a spinal injury
• Interesting note, it was explained that the travelator runs at 10mph for men and 8mph for women
• Lots of travelator faceplants for the women, hilarious!
• Trying to create too much drama and jeopardy with slo-mos during the Elim
• US too cheap to print on both sides of the paper for the burst banner

Maybe more thoughts next week! Enjoy!