The actual game show itself is mediocre. It does not have the traditional format, Press Your Luck is primarily based on chance as well, but it's more entertaining.
My huge problem with Deal or No Deal are the contestants. They want us to somehow relate to people who are average Joes. And editing is a factor but jeez. Most come with over the top hysterics. How are we supposed to root for them? They insist on picking the obnoxious people. It's embarrassing.
Am I awful for secretly hoping the most self-righteous and greedy contestants walk away with much less than they were offered in previous rounds? Well, for me, it makes the worst episodes more palatable.
The producers try to make DOND entertaining but most episodes are painful. Sure you're supposed to build up tension with long pauses, have some drama. This goes too far. Cut the theatrics, have real people (who aren't auditioning for a reality show), and edit it to a 30 minute show. That might work.
Saving grace is Howie. He deserves an Emmy for hosting a game show with so many drawbacks. My 4 stars are for a few things. First, Howie. The episodes which are worth watching, including my evil (antithesis) rooting for the banker, and when some truly deserving contestants win big. But they are few and far between.
My huge problem with Deal or No Deal are the contestants. They want us to somehow relate to people who are average Joes. And editing is a factor but jeez. Most come with over the top hysterics. How are we supposed to root for them? They insist on picking the obnoxious people. It's embarrassing.
Am I awful for secretly hoping the most self-righteous and greedy contestants walk away with much less than they were offered in previous rounds? Well, for me, it makes the worst episodes more palatable.
The producers try to make DOND entertaining but most episodes are painful. Sure you're supposed to build up tension with long pauses, have some drama. This goes too far. Cut the theatrics, have real people (who aren't auditioning for a reality show), and edit it to a 30 minute show. That might work.
Saving grace is Howie. He deserves an Emmy for hosting a game show with so many drawbacks. My 4 stars are for a few things. First, Howie. The episodes which are worth watching, including my evil (antithesis) rooting for the banker, and when some truly deserving contestants win big. But they are few and far between.