Ever since Millionaire hit the airwaves, there seems to be this thing that all new game shows have to do. Contestant answers question. Hosts says something like ”Is that your final answer. Contestant thinks and then says yes. Tense music plays. Host looks anxious. Contestant looks anxious. Music continues to play and finally, they let us know that the contestant was right and they just won $1,000. We jump for joy! The audience goes wild! All is good in the world. But I watched a little of this new show Identity and it was just silly. They act like every question is life or death. And maybe that’s the game show where this kind of tension would make sense. Life & Death, the exciting new game show that will have your pulse racing — or stopping! But otherwise, can we just get on with it?
Link: NBC.com - Identity - About.
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