Mysteries of the Abandoned (2017– ) User Reviews

A muzzle for Andrew Gough

[rmscherer · 7/10 · 26 July 2019]

PLEASE, can the producer advise Andrew Gough to tone down his insufferable dramatic description of each and every detail!!! The man appears to be head over heels in love with the sound of his own voice.

Good show..nee season update

[LadyDi314 · 7/10 · 18 March 2019]

EDIT: Just watched the first episode of the 2019 season. Still has some of the same people commenting, with a couple of new faces. The show feels a little fresher, but the biggest thing is the coordinates for the places they're talking about. I checked out all four in the premiere episode of this season and they are all absolutely spot-on! Don't know if they got enough feedback from viewers, or if somebody at the top finally said something, but the coordinates match the locations, and that is huge for me. So I will continue to watch this show and enjoy it as I have in the past. =============== I agree with most people about the personalities, not experts, that appear on the show. I have to admit that the minute I saw Lynette Nusbacher, I knew what everyone else did although I looked it up to confirm my suspicions. Andrew Gough, oddly enough, also appears quite often on History Channel's Ancient Aliens as an expert. There are a couple of people who are at least articulate enough to seem interesting with their comments so they and the content actually keep me coming back. My biggest pet peeve with this show is the coordinates that they show for each segment. I finally decided to look them during one episode and I was shocked at how incredibly inaccurate they were. One segment was about Tyneham Village in Dorset UK and the coordinates they gave were near Calais, France! The next segment was located near or in Lake Michigan in the US, and laughingly, the coordinates gave me China! I can't understand why they do this.

Knock it off, Discovery Channel !

[SexyActorsJunkie · 6/10 · 30 October 2019]

I've been watching episodes all along of Mysteries of The Abandoned, and find this to be a decently interesting show (if less interesting overall than the similar What On Earth? on the same network.) Too many former war sites and bomb shelters feature throughout but...I guess that's just how the human race has been spending a great deal of its time ruining the planet and leaving messy, uncleaned dump sites on earth. Because apparently we're still up to the moment living tribally with Hatfield and McCoy mentality, even though it's supposedly the modern age.

However, today while watching a newer episode of MOTA, I see that Discovery Channel not only leaves their network logo in the bottom right of the screen for the entire episode, NOW there's an intrusive eyesore banner in the upper right corner of the screen simultaneosly as a promo for the Bering Sea Gold show. This also never goes away while watching the entire episode.

You've GOT to be kidding me, right ?

With the glut of networks and all the FREE entertainment alternatives around as well, don't think for ONE second I'll keep watching this non-essential show if you're going to put an eyesore in the top right corner for future episodes. I have no interest in Bering Sea Gold. I will never watch it. No amount of reminding me of that show is going to get me to watch it. Or whatever other annoying banner ad you want to foist in my eyesight. I resent MORE advertising being shoved in my face, to watch your so-so Abandoned show. So this is a message to Discovery Channel if they read these reviews: LOSE the insidious advertising creeping or consider me DUMPING watching this show's future episodes or re-runs. Keep that crap up on your network on other shows and it's bye bye for them, too.

Nuclear

[balabrosse · 17 January 2019]

Narrator Kaspar Michaels on the Duga Woodpecker segment repeatedly says nuculear instead of nuclear! Really annoying...Funny no one caught that during production.

Similar to "What on Earth?"

[rdoubleoc · 9/10 · 7 February 2019]

This is almost the same as What on Earth? It's hard to say which is better because they're almost the same thing. I guess the difference is in who gives you the information -- What on Earth's experts are better in my opinion, but it's a toss up. This is more historical, while WOE is more about modern day aerial images, while this is about old structures. That's where the differences stop, but this may not be a bad thing (I like the format of these shows). Hope they keep it on TV and explore more places I don't know about.

Show hosts

[drvonivan · 9/10 · 14 May 2020]

Totally disagree with everyone about Dr. Nusbacher. First saw her on history channel , commenting on WW2 history. Found her to be very knowledgeable and informative. Did what you all did and looked up her history, saw what you saw. Who cares? Really? Let's talk about her energy and zest for teaching. I find her loud, enthusiastic delivery, engaging and fun. Would love to have had more teachers like that during my educational years. Andrew Gough is the one with over the top drama and absurdity. Would rather watch 10 hours of Lynette over 10 minutes of that drama queen!

These reviews are laughable...and sad.

[lane-smith · 6/10 · 12 December 2019]

Look, the show is produced cheaply for the masses, not for graduate-level infotainment. Once in a while somewhere along the way, someone like me learns a thing or two about history from watching this show. The personalities involved don't bother me in the least.

Was great until a new commutator in Season 6!

[cdeanroane · 10/10 · 22 May 2020]

I have liked ALL of the commentators, until this season with the addition of Prof. Michelle Mitchell. She speaks with the enthusiasm of limp lettuce and seems as excited about the subjects she speaks on as someone talking about paint drying. While some on here have complained about Andrew Gough being overly excited, which I would rather see and hear in a commutator! Mitchell speaks as if she dropping off to sleep, and taking the audience with her. Also on the Season 6 Episode 2 Laurel Valley Plantation she stated that the plantation had over 170 slaves. However Wikipedia says about 135 prior to the Civil War. To compound what Mitchell says we have Jim Meigs talking about the primitive slave quarters not even having window screens to keep out misquotes. Mr. Meigs most living in the US prior to the 1900's rich or dirt poor did not have window screens. In the South the norm was exterior and interior window shutters. Which could let fresh air move through a house, keep out rain, and block the heat of the sun from heating up the inside of a house. I happen to like what Lynette Nusbacher has had to say. She often says something profound or insightful. Her voice may be different sounding, but she speaks distinctly and clearly. For some to say she is only on the show to push an "agenda" (and not because she is knowledgeable on the subject), is false. She has never once said anything on any of MOTA episodes she has been on about herself or her sexuality on the show. She only speaks about the subject she speaking about.

Very interesting show, but...

[teamtj · 7/10 · 26 February 2021]

Nusbacher's fake, affected accent and odd speaking cadence is INCREDIBLY distracting.

Cruel, childish comments being made.

[poet-08850 · 10/10 · 5 February 2019]

I enjoy this informative program very much. None of the people bother me at all. For those of you that feel the need to publicly announce to the world that you dont like how someone looks seems quite petty to me. It would be a far better 'comment' venue if your comments weren't so hurtful and cruel. Grow up. If you dont like the show because of the people then simply go somewhere else. Quite childish to emphasize how much you dislike a program because you dont like someone's looks.

Very interesting but the commentators ruin it

[johnavast · 6/10 · 21 June 2022]

It's a very good show and very interesting however the commentators at the beginning really ruin at - the constant questioning and commenting like these things have never been seen before get a little much!

Really Great Idea

[delena-93263 · 8/10 · 28 November 2018]

I think some things could improve but,please keep being open-minded and progressive that what true Science is about. Bravo I am fan

Facts about Chernobyl incorrect

[delmcphetridge · 1/10 · 26 May 2018]

The accident at reactor 4 was caused by testing when operators pulled control rods out during a xenon precluded startup event with emergency cooling deactivated resulting in a contaminated steam explosion. Sorry, it had nothing to do with the "Woodpecker" Soviet radar system. You have to get the facts right or the show is useless with is pretty much my opinion of it right now... sorry Mr Gough.

Never thought I would love to "learn".

[ziggy133-766-140789 · 10/10 · 12 May 2019]

I love this show and can watch several episodes on the same day. The stories are fascinating. Doesn't matter who is talking ... They are obviously more informed than I. Hope they don't discontinue it.

Live and Let Love

[delena-93263 · 8/10 · 28 November 2018]

Great Show no one has any right to Judge Who a person is.Nobody is threatening your "manhood".I say good for her May she thrive bcuz I'm Sure she will survive Ignorance! I guess nobody can imagine being in a body that you don't feel like you are?Or does being in your judgemental Basements make you scared bcuz your fantasizing that She might ever want anyone as Creepy,Mean,Ignorant as you? Even though those comments really are ignorant I pray you nor, none of your Children Will ever be Judged for being Free and, Being Brave, I think She Looks great!!!! and,I don't want to imagine the looks of people behind those mean comments... No one has to Conform because We are Free

Interesting, besides the few minor irritants

[internettvworkstation · 7/10 · 26 April 2018]

I find the stories fascinating, especially the stuff uncovered about Chernobyl.

I'd like to travel around the USA and visit some of the places shown on the show.

I only have two gripes. Over the course of Season One, it became almost maddening to hear Kasper Michaels mispronounce Nuclear over and over. Christ, wouldn't someone from the show diplomatically correct him. I see on various pages he is allegedly a dialect coach. Wouldn't someone as such make an effort to be flawlessly correct in their own presentation. If one is acting, fine, but in the case of being oneself as a narrator...get your act together.

Starting on Season Two, no sign of Kasper, but instead a new irritant pops up. This Dr. Lynette Nusbacher. Screeching as I hit the brakes, I pause the program and run to Google. This 'woman' HAS to be a transgender. Turns out I was correct. I'm not being hateful - being a same-gender-attracted man - but Lynette is not fooling ~anyone~. FAIL. My apologies. Beyond that, I will never understand what trans has to do with the gay MALE community. I want to go back to the days when same-gender-attracted men had their own community - and it was about BROTHERHOOD - and weren't forced to be lumped in with 'the fringe'. I'm sure most bisexual men understand what I am saying. But I digress. I felt though, that digression was necessary to expand on my qualifications to give this opinion.

All that said, the program is useful, as it provides a starting point to plan my own personal exploration trips.

Great show -

[cyndi_fan247 · 10/10 · 14 March 2020]

I like ALL the commentators. And I happen to like what Lynette has to say. She often says something profound or insightful. Her voice may be different sounding, but the idea that she is only on the show to push an "agenda" (and not because she is knowledgeable on the subject), is incorrect. I think the reactions in the comments here just give them more reason to keep her, and not let the haters win.

Aryeh/Lynette Nusbacher

[tompeterparent · 6/10 · 12 April 2019]

Please, for the love of god give this poor lady more screen time. The way she over pronounces EVERY SINGLE word and comes across as the worst social justice ever isn't annoying on the least.

Fascinating Series

[kalibeans · 9/10 · 25 June 2021]

I have read 20 or so reviews on this series given here on IMDb. I've watched every episode since S1E1 and love them all. Most are places I've never heard of much less been to or will ever have the means to do so. I assume many of the reviews that seem angry about every detail, or commentators voices, or information repeated must be historians. I can understand to comment on a factual error and give information on where to learn more, not the angry criticism. This is a fascinating show and the commentators are very good. I rewatch most episodes, sometimes more than twice, years apart. I'm loving having it available on Discovery Plus thus eliminating many of the criticisms some have that just come with cable - commercials, ads on the screen, etc. I got on to review S8E6, but it's not even listed on here yet, I assume it airs a bit early on Discovery Plus, so I'll refrain. I do hope the Science Channel keeps this program going (which is the channel it is currently listed under where I am), with current commentators. Even if every detail is not totally accurate (which we are all able to investigate further on our own), it is a massive improvement on reality tv. My thanks to all involved for all the informative and captivating hours of viewing you have provided.

Big Fan of this Series

[kaylix · 9/10 · 12 October 2020]

How many times have we seen something IRL or online and wondered what it could possibly have been/used for? This show aims to answer those questions in an educational way. Though there is a lot of focus on military installations I'd like to see more structures and locations analyzed by the team of scientists.

Horrible Narrators and Commentators

[Johnny_West · 1/10 · 28 September 2017]

This show is impossible to listen to. The same lame experts are used for every show. The British guy sounds illiterate. He is not an expert on anything. He is just there to make ridiculous remarks. He kills the credibility of this show.

The so-called journalist, Andrew Gough, sounds like he is trying to sell car wax and shammies every time he is on. Hyper-active is one way to describe this guy. Totally unbelievable is another way.

This show is just awful. It is a sad example of what could be an interesting science and sociology show if they used college professors and real experts.

Mysteries of the Abandoned

[makinsr · 10/10 · 9 March 2019]

I enjoy this series and watch all of the episodes, I personally like all the commentators especially Andrew Gough.

Great history

[kejjr-27080 · 10/10 · 31 May 2021]

This series should be required for every student. It makes history, geography and past politics come to life. It is excellent, I enjoy it so much!!

Intriguing show!

[imjustlikefire · 10/10 · 14 June 2021]

This show fascinates me. Educational and theoretical, it really makes you think.

As for the people who slam Dr. Lenette, shame on you. She is the reason I keep watching. She isn't over acting, she is excited about sharing knowledge in a field that she has extraordinary expertise in. I applaud her enthusiasm and her credentials. Salute to you Dr. 🙂

Watch the show, give it a chance, I am certain you will come back for more.

THANK YOU mrdonsmith2

[nic-stjohn · 10/10 · 5 September 2017]

Thank you for "calling them out" on this heinous miscarriage of the English language which should go down with pronouncing of the "T" in "often". (It holds that you should also pronounce it in 'soften' and 'listen', etc!) Just because it was good enough for George Bush (Can't remember which one...maybe both!) does NOT mean it is right!