Interesting enough but somehow i feel i've seen the same thing before. Dave seems desperate to not have repeats, it really shows.
13 Reviews
Taskmaster meets I'm A Celeb (sort of)
Adam-092654 October 2021
Nice
WODIZ30 September 2021
1 episode in and despite the all star cast i had quite low expectations, however I'm pleasantly surprised to say those expectations were quickly pushed aside as i actually found it very entertaining, the format was well done, and the comedians had adequate time to "banter". Very excited for the next episode.
Refreshing and very amusing!
rossk-4606727 October 2021
I can't believe Question Team has a higher rating than this show! Outsiders is an obvious attempt to replace the amazing Taskmaster show on Dave which will take some doing but it gets pretty close. It's different, has the fabulous David Mitchell looking very uncomfortable in his surrounds and although it's again the same comedians you seem to get on all these shows at the moment they work really well together. The challenges are funny and the campfire banter is just as good as most of the comedians stand up shows! Hope it gets more series.
Not bad
ramosaral14 November 2021
Watching sraightforward tasks delivered with David's flare is fun. But the tasks fall short of extra fun and creativity Taskmaster offers. Comparing the show to another is not always fair, but it is inevitable. Vtrs are not edited that well, and the contestants are having fun, but it fails to deliver the fun to the audience fully. Still fun, great lineup and of course David Mitchell.
Refreshing and fun easy watch
chris_rowe-881-16882015 October 2021
I think tv is at its best where it's not high effort, high expense and on a panel with just a different skin. I love taskmaster as the humour is natural and innocent and this is of the same nature (clever hey lol)
It's 6 comedians, 5 pretty established and toussant who was the only one I didn't enjoy, he just seemed to try too hard to be a focal point, like this was his shot and he wanted to stand out, I never find it funny when describing basic easy events with ridiculous overreactions and words and that seemed his style, just felt really forced but I guess with more established careers the others are more chilled.
I found the rest great, David's great in everything, Lou is that inappropriate friend you pretend you don't find funny but laugh, Jess and Kerry and good, jamali has really grown on me, the camera man idea was awesome and lastly Ed, who was more enjoyable than normal as he was relaxed.
It's scouts for delinquent adults and I really enjoyed it, was really different in terms of the constant studio based panel style quizzes.
I hope they can continue for a few runs as there's a lot of good options of camp mates to come.
It's 6 comedians, 5 pretty established and toussant who was the only one I didn't enjoy, he just seemed to try too hard to be a focal point, like this was his shot and he wanted to stand out, I never find it funny when describing basic easy events with ridiculous overreactions and words and that seemed his style, just felt really forced but I guess with more established careers the others are more chilled.
I found the rest great, David's great in everything, Lou is that inappropriate friend you pretend you don't find funny but laugh, Jess and Kerry and good, jamali has really grown on me, the camera man idea was awesome and lastly Ed, who was more enjoyable than normal as he was relaxed.
It's scouts for delinquent adults and I really enjoyed it, was really different in terms of the constant studio based panel style quizzes.
I hope they can continue for a few runs as there's a lot of good options of camp mates to come.
Taskmaster in the woods
elodiedanzelman4 October 2021
Only seen the first episode but i'm loving it so far!!! Obviously not as good as taskmaster but still hilarious! Love all of the comedians and hope they make more series! Cannot wait to watch more DAVE YOUR ORIGINAL SHOWS ARE MY MAIN SOURCE OF HAPPINESS.
Unsurprisingly inadequate - another 'comedy' from Dave.
andrewdmitch5 October 2021
We live in an era whereby UK networks relentlessly churn out episode after episode of poor comedy shows. Don't get me wrong, there are some gems - QI, Have I got news for you and Taskmaster to name a few (I'm aware this is taste dependent, but you get my drift), but now in a rush to jump on the coattails of the good, we are being bombarded with concept over content shows. I have no issue with a majority of the the individuals in this show, but it's the same faces doing a tour of below par shows in a grab the cash and run mentality, giving little thought for the audience and their own reputations. I'm so sick of seeing some of these people, I would now not bother to try and catch their live shows. Yes, there are funny moments, but they are far and few between. Seriously David Mitchell; what were you thinking?
Something different!
unfinishedfootsteps4 November 2021
Better than taskmaster (which takes itself too seriously between games) and better than & question team (which is just a bit naff).
It's nice to have a game show set out in the woods, much more pleasant than a studio (and that awful red studio of taskmaster).
The celebrity's were paired together perfectly, and funny throughout. David Mitchell was a great choice as the host. I would love to see a second series!
It's nice to have a game show set out in the woods, much more pleasant than a studio (and that awful red studio of taskmaster).
The celebrity's were paired together perfectly, and funny throughout. David Mitchell was a great choice as the host. I would love to see a second series!
Scrapping the bottom barrels
budle-9555018 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The concept was poor. It can be great if the commedians are a little bit more witty.
David's lack of assertiveness doesn't work as a judge.
The participants/commedians desperately trying to create funny moments and intentionally screw up the tasks given. That's a pretty childish comedy.
Intentionally giving bad haircut to a girl while aware that she was quite upset to receive it (eventhough she volunteered)? Are we suppose to laugh at bullying act?
Taskmaster tasks are great because the participants at the very least trying to accomplish the tasks. And when they fail, it was fun.
I mean... what kind of laugh do you expect to get when they were given condoms as materials for comedy.
The host/judge doesn't have the right attitude.
The tasks are rubbish.
The contestants lack wits.
The delivery is weak.
Few comedy gems in the show but not good enough to keep me watching. I'll look forward to changes in series 2 if they'll recommission it. Probably won't.
David's lack of assertiveness doesn't work as a judge.
The participants/commedians desperately trying to create funny moments and intentionally screw up the tasks given. That's a pretty childish comedy.
Intentionally giving bad haircut to a girl while aware that she was quite upset to receive it (eventhough she volunteered)? Are we suppose to laugh at bullying act?
Taskmaster tasks are great because the participants at the very least trying to accomplish the tasks. And when they fail, it was fun.
I mean... what kind of laugh do you expect to get when they were given condoms as materials for comedy.
The host/judge doesn't have the right attitude.
The tasks are rubbish.
The contestants lack wits.
The delivery is weak.
Few comedy gems in the show but not good enough to keep me watching. I'll look forward to changes in series 2 if they'll recommission it. Probably won't.
Liked the banter between the contestants
iansmithbristol21 February 2024
The tasks were ok, but it was more about the banter between the contestants. Easy to watch and a nice light hearted way to unwind.
Don't need to leave a longer review than this so just repeated below!
The tasks were ok, but it was more about the banter between the contestants. Easy to watch and a nice light hearted way to unwind.
The tasks were ok, but it was more about the banter between the contestants. Easy to watch and a nice light hearted way to unwind.
The tasks were ok, but it was more about the banter between the contestants. Easy to watch and a nice light hearted way to unwind.
The tasks were ok, but it was more about the banter between the contestants. Easy to watch and a nice light hearted way to unwind.
Don't need to leave a longer review than this so just repeated below!
The tasks were ok, but it was more about the banter between the contestants. Easy to watch and a nice light hearted way to unwind.
The tasks were ok, but it was more about the banter between the contestants. Easy to watch and a nice light hearted way to unwind.
The tasks were ok, but it was more about the banter between the contestants. Easy to watch and a nice light hearted way to unwind.
The tasks were ok, but it was more about the banter between the contestants. Easy to watch and a nice light hearted way to unwind.
Not very funny
anitajbox-internet1 October 2021
Most of the comedians aren't funny, and they're mostly useless. Kerry Godliman and Ed Gamble are the only good ones. Lou and Jess are irritating, can't bear either of them. Won't be watching the rest of the series. Give me Taskmaster any day instead!
Not Very Good.
GalAlba13 February 2024
It just doesn't work.
It's bland/boring & not funny.
If that has something to do with the inability of the guests to produce the laughs or if the situation is the dampener, I don't know. It just doesn't work.
Really weak stuff.
I've tried watching, but it's just too boring to stick with.
A really rubbish organised camping trip with slightly annoying people whose goal is to be more annoying than they normally are.
It's really lowbrow. Silly middle-class grating nonsense. It has all the edge of an unused prophylactic. I mean... pfft. It's not good.
I'm presuming the 10 out of 10 reviews on here are fake. Because if this show is a 10 out of 10 comedy hit... I dunno. It's just not very good.
It's bland/boring & not funny.
If that has something to do with the inability of the guests to produce the laughs or if the situation is the dampener, I don't know. It just doesn't work.
Really weak stuff.
I've tried watching, but it's just too boring to stick with.
A really rubbish organised camping trip with slightly annoying people whose goal is to be more annoying than they normally are.
It's really lowbrow. Silly middle-class grating nonsense. It has all the edge of an unused prophylactic. I mean... pfft. It's not good.
I'm presuming the 10 out of 10 reviews on here are fake. Because if this show is a 10 out of 10 comedy hit... I dunno. It's just not very good.
Mild, Nearly Poor
InsertName10118 October 2021
David Mitchell as a host is interesting but that's where the good panelists stop. Also, I looks David a lot but why is he hosting a show about woods survival - it seems very non-him in terms of an idea which I feel drags it down a bit.
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