Post by Rusty Red Scrap Iron on Mar 15, 2024 19:59:41 GMT
But has anyone here seen the BBC's Revival of Gladiators for the last few weeks that its been on Saturday Nights? Hosted by Bradley Walsh and his son Barney Walsh.
I'll admit that I was really sceptical about it - especially when there seemed to be mixed views over Sky's revival in the late 2000s (though I personally liked it). But I must admit that I'm actually enjoying it. It does go all out to get that 90s vibe of Gladiators as if Sky's revival had never happened - including having the original theme song from the 90s, as well as aspects of the Eliminator being like the 90s gem (granted smaller, but still always has you on the edge of your seat).
They've got a couple of new games: Collision (which is sort of like Hit and Run but slight different), The Edge and The Ring (which is like Atlaspheres only that neither Contenders of Gladiators are in spheres), as well as revived some classics like Powerball, Hang Tough and The Wall to name a few. But there's nothing from Sky's version just to clarify for those who remembers Sky's Gladiators.
I have been watching every episode of the new series so far. The theme tune brings back nostalgic memories of the 90s and it's great to see some of the old events come back. ^^
Out of The Edge, Collision and The Ring, I'd say The Edge is the most impressive I'm my book, being played at such a height!
As for the new Gladiators, I'd pick Viper and Diamond as favourites.
I agree about The Edge, definitely the best of the newer games. Collision should just be revamped back to Hit and Run myself, but hey what do I know.
Whilst my favourite of the new Gladiators is definitely Sabre, but unfortunately she got injured last week so sadly I won't be seeing her for the final two shows. But I do like Diamond and Fury also. I know some on Facebook moan about Viper not being very talkative, but to me a) You do kind of need the bad boy pantomime villain to a show like Gladiators as Wolf was in the 90s, and b) I like the idea that Viper says very little because Snakes aren't exactly loud anyway. So to me it works for him.