In the United States where I'm watching Netflix hasn't released all of the first season yet; I believe there are 6 out of a total of 9 or 10 episodes released to date. So far it's a standard physical challenge-type reality t.v. Show in which competitors from various athletic disciplines compete in tests of strength and agility to avoid elimination. Production values are good and the challenges themselves are fairly interesting. What really elevates the show above standard genre tropes are the competitors and how they're presented. They're certainly accomplished in their respetive fields and motivated to win, but for the most part they're also "nice." They're generally magnanimous in victory, gracious in defeat and supportive of one another. Some moreso than others, of course, but so far no one's really played the heel. Whereas the American version of the exact same competition would surely play up conflicts and attempt to create interpersonal drama, this production goes in the opposite direction and emphasizes the likeability of the contests, cooperation and good sportsmanship. It's refreshing.
Review of Physical: 100
