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| REVIEW | International ghost hunting or international travelers?
Reading the rest of the reviews to date, I can see how it is the present International format has stayed on the air. T.A.P.S. ("Ghost Hunters" or "GH") has a well-established format and flavor that Ghost Hunters Int'nl ("GHI") is trying to replicate, but falls short. To date, there is no GHI episode worthy of purchase, in my opinion. The show seems to be about a bunch of young adults traveling in Europe, most of whom fight with each other over what each knows about things not really related to the show.
Robb is still getting his feet under him. That's good, but does anyone know where he came from? (To that question -- does Robb have feet to get under him? I suspect Robb is from the "extended T.A.P.S. family" -- quoting Jason) I am certain Grant & Jason picked Robb for many reasons -- even if only to protect their GH franchise! It seems to me that Robb has been very grateful for his appointment as leader of this GHI group, but he has yet to explain to his audience -- maybe even his crew -- where he ground his paranormal investigator chops. Certainly, he has demonstrated skills that watching GH would give the average viewer. His demonstrated courage however, shows he is an experienced ghost hunter. But, how experienced IS he?
As to the rest of the group -- Barry is the strongest of the investigators, having clearly run his own paranormal investigation operation. He also shows viewers that he is VERY bright -- by simply staying out of the petty complaint session(s) that arise during each show! The complainers from GH -- Donna, Shannon, Andy and Brian -- have evidently been sent to GHI to learn how to accept each other and to settle down. So far, these cast members remain weak interpersonally. Donna does not like the way Shannon talks to spirits; Shannon thinks Donna is petty; Andy cannot get along with Steve from the GH franchise, and so here he is. Also, Andy demonstrates he believes he should be elevated to a management position, as he has become Robb's shadow during each GHI show. (BTW Andy, congratulations on your baby boy! He looks healthy and robust. I trust your wife has recovered from the ordeal of childbirth? Some advice from a Dad of 20+ years: be sure to take care of Momma and child. They are your greatest reason for being!) Lastly, there's Brian. Fired and rehired, and fired again from the GH franchise, he lives once more on GHI! Brian cannot tolerate Steve, and gets low marks from Grant and Jason -- as well as all fellow GH teammates -- for his story-telling. How long will it take Robb to become aware of Brian's past and present? THAT may end up being the best story-line of the GHI franchise! Keep watching for that reason, at least!
Hopefully, this show has more than a 'ghost' of a chance of surviving the personalities fighting with each other through the entire first season! As it is now, the show is based on a false premise that international ghost hunting is the subject. So long as a single minute of the program is wasted on petty personal conflict, this reality-based program of quarrelling international travelers -- each one mad about something another of the cast has said or done to him or her -- has no chance of survival OR entertainment.
If we all keep watching, maybe the show will make-it through its first season. All it will take to terminate GHI is a single complaint from a site host about petty bickering she or he witnessed during a supposed paranormal investigation of a haunted location of some local repute. Sponsors and producers won't pay for cast/crew fights -- especially in a foreign country! Let's hope the travelers/cast do some self-examination before the show ends prematurely! |
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