This show could be good but what I've seen so far has been terribly cringy and left me wanting to run for the hills if this is the so-called "future" of entertainment. The use of avatars in concept is interesting, especially if only used temporarily to keep the initial judgements fair. However it seems that the avatars actually had the complete opposite effect and the judges made their decisions based on the looks anyway.
First major issue is that the avatars themselves are awful, sim-like monstrosities that look like something a random 8-year old dreamed up. There is no life or relatability to characters so you just sit there wondering what the point is.
Also, the judging is awful and it seems the judges were more impressed (or distracted) by the CGI than interested in the actual vocal talent. They were too busy ooh-ing and awe-ing about the technology for the entire show that they couldn't actually listen apparently. They literally seemed to ogle over one of the singers because the avatars arm "tattoos" spun and CGI hair could move when the singer ran his hand through it which therefore apparently made his "performance" - a.k.a taking a few steps around the stage- so captivating that none of the other contestants could beat it for the rest of the episode, despite being better singers? Wow.
Overall, not impressed so far.
First major issue is that the avatars themselves are awful, sim-like monstrosities that look like something a random 8-year old dreamed up. There is no life or relatability to characters so you just sit there wondering what the point is.
Also, the judging is awful and it seems the judges were more impressed (or distracted) by the CGI than interested in the actual vocal talent. They were too busy ooh-ing and awe-ing about the technology for the entire show that they couldn't actually listen apparently. They literally seemed to ogle over one of the singers because the avatars arm "tattoos" spun and CGI hair could move when the singer ran his hand through it which therefore apparently made his "performance" - a.k.a taking a few steps around the stage- so captivating that none of the other contestants could beat it for the rest of the episode, despite being better singers? Wow.
Overall, not impressed so far.