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By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Silly water competition doesn't make a splash.
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Cannonball
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What's the Story?
Adapted from the British game show of the same name, CANNONBALL features average folks splashing their way through extreme water sporting events for a chance to win $10,000. Hosted by WWE's Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, and Rocsi Diaz, each episode showcases a colorful group of contestants attempting to earn points by competing in rounds that require them to slide down a seven-story mega slide, get launched into the air, or skim across the water on their stomachs at high speed. Those with top scores move on through the competition. The person who scores the highest in the final round wins the cash. Throughout it all, side reporter Simon Gibson offers his input about what's happening, and interviews the winner after it's over.
Is It Any Good?
This over-the-top series features people willingly participating in crazy water stunts for both fun and cash. Despite the big splashes, and some colorful behavior displayed by some competitors, the overall series never seems to pick up steam. The hosts' banter often falls flat, and The Miz's antics are more silly than entertaining. Meanwhile, the predictable use of devices like slow-motion replays of high-flying moments and dramatic crash landings gives you the sense that you've seen it all before. Granted, Cannonball isn't supposed to be taken seriously, and will provide some mindless entertainment if you're looking for it. But it doesn't offer anything original.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what compels people to participate in extreme game shows like Cannonball. Is it for the money? To be on TV? Or just to have fun?
Game shows are meant to be fun, but do they ever go too far? Should people be put at risk, or be ridiculed, when participating in them?
What other game shows are you familiar with? What are some of the quirkiest competitions you've seen?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 10, 2020
- Cast : Michael 'The Miz' Mizanin , Rocsi Diaz , Simon Gibson
- Network : USA
- Genre : Game Shows
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2022
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