Episode 1 spoilers I will admit, the group I watch with all started laughing when the Snack Zone music started playing, but we quickly sobered up when we saw the text overlay.
Episode 1 spoilers
I will admit, the group I watch with all started laughing when the Snack Zone music started playing, but we quickly sobered up when we saw the text overlay.
Quasi-Spoiler from Episode 1's Layover podcast It is less clear than it ought to be in the episode, but on the podcast Tom makes a point of saying that he was fine for the rest of the trip and has...
Quasi-Spoiler from Episode 1's Layover podcast
It is less clear than it ought to be in the episode, but on the podcast Tom makes a point of saying that he was fine for the rest of the trip and has made a full recovery. The only change that ends up being made is that no one runs for the rest of the season.
Click to expand spoiler. I've historically been prone to fainting (low blood pressure) and the kind of weather they were in made me dizzy just to watch. I know southern Japan has a reputation for...
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I've historically been prone to fainting (low blood pressure) and the kind of weather they were in made me dizzy just to watch. I know southern Japan has a reputation for being really hot in the warm months and judging by the humidity on display, it must have felt really oppressive... I'm glad to know that Tom was OK and that they made that choice.
I really enjoyed this first episode, more than the last few seasons’ for some reason. Maybe the longer length had to do with it, or maybe I just really like the format of this game
I really enjoyed this first episode, more than the last few seasons’ for some reason. Maybe the longer length had to do with it, or maybe I just really like the format of this game
I really enjoyed it too, however... Spoiler I'm a bit worried that this may end up being super one-sided based on how poorly the scavenger hunt challenges went for Tom and Adam. But hopefully they...
I really enjoyed it too, however...
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I'm a bit worried that this may end up being super one-sided based on how poorly the scavenger hunt challenges went for Tom and Adam. But hopefully they can make up some of their lost ground in the next episode. :P
Spoiler Given how much of a marketing push there was for this season, including putting the first episode in theaters, I want to say that they wouldn’t have done that for a blowout of a season,...
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Given how much of a marketing push there was for this season, including putting the first episode in theaters, I want to say that they wouldn’t have done that for a blowout of a season, and it comes down to the wire, but things definitely aren’t going too well for those two so far
I always love it when the game is designed to show more of the country it takes place in. This one is especially "slow" with the mandated breaks in each prefecture, but probably not as boring for...
I always love it when the game is designed to show more of the country it takes place in. This one is especially "slow" with the mandated breaks in each prefecture, but probably not as boring for the players as hide and seek (when they're required to stay put), so that's a win/win.
I don't think the recent seasons have been all bad, although a few of them were definitely on the weaker side... I quite liked Taiwan and England H&S. South Korea was probably a miss, as was Stateside Scramble (almost entirely due to bad RNG, the formula is generally fine...)
I agree, I also don't think the recent seasons are all misses. Hide and seek is almost always good, and I concur that Stateside Scramble was a victim of bad RNG. However, this season's format...
I agree, I also don't think the recent seasons are all misses. Hide and seek is almost always good, and I concur that Stateside Scramble was a victim of bad RNG. However, this season's format really appeals to me from the start for some reason, and while it's possible this will be a weaker season if Sam and Ben keep destroying the other two the way they have been, I'm looking forward to watching the rest of it
Feels like Tom and Adam are dialed into being quite competitive this season. I prefer watching Ben and Sam, at least right now. This show is at its best when it’s a mix of appreciating the...
Feels like Tom and Adam are dialed into being quite competitive this season. I prefer watching Ben and Sam, at least right now. This show is at its best when it’s a mix of appreciating the experiences and engaging with the game. I guess the race does change the dynamics, though.
Edit with SpoilersOh no, I just got to the Medical Production Pause! That’s tragic; I feel quite bad that Tom was pushing himself so. I’m hoping that their adventures are a bit more relaxed here on out, for their sake!
Tom + Adam could draw 15 cards if they catch a fish in Ehime. Honestly I think they’ve over-estimated the difficulty. Some fish just really want to get caught.
Tom + Adam could draw 15 cards if they catch a fish in Ehime. Honestly I think they’ve over-estimated the difficulty. Some fish just really want to get caught.
Episode 1 spoilers It's the longest episode they've put out... by a whole 4 seconds! The next longest is the finale of Shengen Showdown, which features, of all people, Tom Scott. I agree that it...
Episode 1 spoilers
It's the longest episode they've put out... by a whole 4 seconds! The next longest is the finale of Shengen Showdown, which features, of all people, Tom Scott.
I agree that it was likely this long to have the whole story arc of the scavenger hunt. I think the only other point where it could be cut is after they complete the Suikawari challenge because it's the first time that team makes any meaningful progress, but stretching it out to the end of the scavenger hunt makes for better storytelling.
Click to expand spoiler. Didn't they also say it was the longest Jet Lag season? If so then there just might be enough to show that they felt the need to not cut too early...
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Didn't they also say it was the longest Jet Lag season? If so then there just might be enough to show that they felt the need to not cut too early...
See, I think he's an excellent foil to Ben and Adam. He's so visibly smart and yet fails so consistently against the combo of anxiety and chill that are BADAM. I do think it was right to change...
See, I think he's an excellent foil to Ben and Adam. He's so visibly smart and yet fails so consistently against the combo of anxiety and chill that are BADAM. I do think it was right to change things up this season, but I think that Sam has his place in the ecosystem.
Yeah, Sam is the calm, cool and collected foil to Ben and Adam's chaotic way of play. Ben in particular is maximum chaos and despite the fact that I normally root for Sam, I love when Ben goes out...
Yeah, Sam is the calm, cool and collected foil to Ben and Adam's chaotic way of play. Ben in particular is maximum chaos and despite the fact that I normally root for Sam, I love when Ben goes out solo in a Tag or Hide and Seek season because you never know what you are going to get from that loveable goofball.
I like Sam, but I kind of agree. I feel like the other participants appreciate the travel, experience, and beauty more compared to Sam. Sam is usually hyper competitive and focused on game mechanics.
I like Sam, but I kind of agree. I feel like the other participants appreciate the travel, experience, and beauty more compared to Sam. Sam is usually hyper competitive and focused on game mechanics.
spoilersEvery time I see one of the Jet Laggers try to catch a fish, I am utterly baffled at just how bad they are. You'd think over the years they would have tried to at least obtain the bare...
spoilersEvery time I see one of the Jet Laggers try to catch a fish, I am utterly baffled at just how bad they are. You'd think over the years they would have tried to at least obtain the bare minimum knowledge about how to catch a fish, but they keep trying to wade out into the water with a landing net!
ep 2 spoilers If one of the regulars went off and studied the secret arts of being mildly competent at fishing, they'd probably have to stop writing challenges around it. It's mostly there as a...
ep 2 spoilers
If one of the regulars went off and studied the secret arts of being mildly competent at fishing, they'd probably have to stop writing challenges around it. It's mostly there as a running joke, which I did find quite funny in this instance.
Maybe I'd find it more frustrating and less funny if I myself had any real competency at fishing beyond knowing that shouting whenever a fish got close was probably counter-productive.
Episode 2 spoilers Hey, at least Adam bought a rod this time, and even recognised that the fish we're going for his rather than Tom's net. Maybe the net could work as long as they stay quiet and...
Episode 2 spoilers
Hey, at least Adam bought a rod this time, and even recognised that the fish we're going for his rather than Tom's net. Maybe the net could work as long as they stay quiet and don't move at all, even in anticipation. It doesn't take much movement in the water to spook a fish.
Hopefully both teams vote to remove the challenge in the next rest period, considering both teams have now attempted and failed it.
One of the best Jet Lag moments of all time. Tom was out there for only a few seconds. As soon as I saw a white guy in the background I knew it would happen.
One of the best Jet Lag moments of all time. Tom was out there for only a few seconds. As soon as I saw a white guy in the background I knew it would happen.
Episode 2 spoilers My watch party couldn't believe it. We all went crazy as soon as it happened. Adam and Tom had an incredibly rough ending to the previous day with the fishing, so to immediately...
Episode 2 spoilers
My watch party couldn't believe it. We all went crazy as soon as it happened. Adam and Tom had an incredibly rough ending to the previous day with the fishing, so to immediately complete a 5 card challenge at the start of the next day was amazing luck. I can't wait to see what Sam and Ben have to say when they get told about it.
Click to expand spoiler. It's incredible luck and the timing was great (I cackled for a whole minute), but let's face it, Tom is very recognizable. He'd been recognized before even on Jet Lag, and...
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It's incredible luck and the timing was great (I cackled for a whole minute), but let's face it, Tom is very recognizable. He'd been recognized before even on Jet Lag, and he's wearing his trademark red wine colored shirt. I wonder if they'll just say "yeah that checks out"!
Episode 2 spoilers I get that, and Tom was absolutely the right person for them to pick. We paused as the challenge card was being read out so there was enough time to read the card and for all of...
Episode 2 spoilers
I get that, and Tom was absolutely the right person for them to pick.
We paused as the challenge card was being read out so there was enough time to read the card and for all of us to discuss. One point that was brought up was that it's unknown how much of Tom's internet fame would carry over to a Japanese audience. That turned out not to matter in this instance, since it was a tourist who happened to be at the same station that recognised him instead.
It is still being made! It's a good season too, I think. I wasn't a huge fan of Scott in the previous series he was in, but I think he's dialed in more to the vibe this season. It felt a bit like...
It is still being made! It's a good season too, I think. I wasn't a huge fan of Scott in the previous series he was in, but I think he's dialed in more to the vibe this season. It felt a bit like Brian - I wasn't his biggest fan his first time in, but then his second season I thought he knocked it out of the park and gelled so well.
Yeah it's super close! The teams have pulled quite a few cards to unlock or travel through their opponents territory, so I'm suspecting it was an intentional choice to have stronger catchup...
Yeah it's super close! The teams have pulled quite a few cards to unlock or travel through their opponents territory, so I'm suspecting it was an intentional choice to have stronger catchup mechanics than previously. Also the challenges tending towards not being 'failable' so much as introducing time penalties before repeat attempts probably lends itself towards more even progress and less chance a team crashes out and falls irrevocably behind.
I've been pretty impressed by the deck design overall, it felt like there are a bunch of fun tactical ways to combo multiple cards together to make them more valuable than the sum of their parts or do something a bit unexpected.
Overall I'm enjoying the season a lot, and switching up the teams is a fun change. Even if I'm getting a lot of second-hand stress from Tom winding himself up so tight.
Ep.1 on Nebula
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i did not enjoy kicking it in the Medical Production Pause zone.Well, actually I laughed at it a lot, but I feel slightly bad about that.
Episode 1 spoilers
I will admit, the group I watch with all started laughing when the Snack Zone music started playing, but we quickly sobered up when we saw the text overlay.
Quasi-Spoiler from Episode 1's Layover podcast
It is less clear than it ought to be in the episode, but on the podcast Tom makes a point of saying that he was fine for the rest of the trip and has made a full recovery. The only change that ends up being made is that no one runs for the rest of the season.Click to expand spoiler.
I've historically been prone to fainting (low blood pressure) and the kind of weather they were in made me dizzy just to watch. I know southern Japan has a reputation for being really hot in the warm months and judging by the humidity on display, it must have felt really oppressive... I'm glad to know that Tom was OK and that they made that choice.
Episode 1 on YouTube
I really enjoyed this first episode, more than the last few seasons’ for some reason. Maybe the longer length had to do with it, or maybe I just really like the format of this game
I really enjoyed it too, however...
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I'm a bit worried that this may end up being super one-sided based on how poorly the scavenger hunt challenges went for Tom and Adam. But hopefully they can make up some of their lost ground in the next episode. :P
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Given how much of a marketing push there was for this season, including putting the first episode in theaters, I want to say that they wouldn’t have done that for a blowout of a season, and it comes down to the wire, but things definitely aren’t going too well for those two so far
Also welcome back cfabbro long time no see :)
Thanks. I'm not quite back yet, but I've been gradually dipping my toes back into the internet more often lately. :)
I always love it when the game is designed to show more of the country it takes place in. This one is especially "slow" with the mandated breaks in each prefecture, but probably not as boring for the players as hide and seek (when they're required to stay put), so that's a win/win.
I don't think the recent seasons have been all bad, although a few of them were definitely on the weaker side... I quite liked Taiwan and England H&S. South Korea was probably a miss, as was Stateside Scramble (almost entirely due to bad RNG, the formula is generally fine...)
I agree, I also don't think the recent seasons are all misses. Hide and seek is almost always good, and I concur that Stateside Scramble was a victim of bad RNG. However, this season's format really appeals to me from the start for some reason, and while it's possible this will be a weaker season if Sam and Ben keep destroying the other two the way they have been, I'm looking forward to watching the rest of it
Feels like Tom and Adam are dialed into being quite competitive this season. I prefer watching Ben and Sam, at least right now. This show is at its best when it’s a mix of appreciating the experiences and engaging with the game. I guess the race does change the dynamics, though.
Edit with Spoilers
Oh no, I just got to the Medical Production Pause! That’s tragic; I feel quite bad that Tom was pushing himself so. I’m hoping that their adventures are a bit more relaxed here on out, for their sake!Tom + Adam could draw 15 cards if they catch a fish in Ehime. Honestly I think they’ve over-estimated the difficulty. Some fish just really want to get caught.
It's draw 5 keep 1 three times. So, you'd end up with three good cards (probably), not 15.
It does sort of feel like they could just ride the Shinkansen for ages after a move like that!
Anyone else wishing that the episode was shorter than 80 min?
It was very long! But I guess it was the
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whole Saga of the Cursed Scavenger Hunt in one go, no cliffhangers.
Episode 1 spoilers
It's the longest episode they've put out... by a whole 4 seconds! The next longest is the finale of Shengen Showdown, which features, of all people, Tom Scott.
I agree that it was likely this long to have the whole story arc of the scavenger hunt. I think the only other point where it could be cut is after they complete the Suikawari challenge because it's the first time that team makes any meaningful progress, but stretching it out to the end of the scavenger hunt makes for better storytelling.
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Didn't they also say it was the longest Jet Lag season? If so then there just might be enough to show that they felt the need to not cut too early...
They showed the first ep in movie theaters in the UK, so maybe they wanted something worth the visit.
It'll prob never happen, but I wouldn't mind a season without Sam (the owner guy). Maybe two teams out of Adam, Ben, Michelle, and Tibees?
See, I think he's an excellent foil to Ben and Adam. He's so visibly smart and yet fails so consistently against the combo of anxiety and chill that are BADAM. I do think it was right to change things up this season, but I think that Sam has his place in the ecosystem.
Yeah, Sam is the calm, cool and collected foil to Ben and Adam's chaotic way of play. Ben in particular is maximum chaos and despite the fact that I normally root for Sam, I love when Ben goes out solo in a Tag or Hide and Seek season because you never know what you are going to get from that loveable goofball.
I like Sam, but I kind of agree. I feel like the other participants appreciate the travel, experience, and beauty more compared to Sam. Sam is usually hyper competitive and focused on game mechanics.
Ep. 2 on Nebula
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Every time I see one of the Jet Laggers try to catch a fish, I am utterly baffled at just how bad they are. You'd think over the years they would have tried to at least obtain the bare minimum knowledge about how to catch a fish, but they keep trying to wade out into the water with a landing net!I just always laugh. They write the challenges!
ep 2 spoilers
If one of the regulars went off and studied the secret arts of being mildly competent at fishing, they'd probably have to stop writing challenges around it. It's mostly there as a running joke, which I did find quite funny in this instance. Maybe I'd find it more frustrating and less funny if I myself had any real competency at fishing beyond knowing that shouting whenever a fish got close was probably counter-productive.Episode 2 spoilers
Hey, at least Adam bought a rod this time, and even recognised that the fish we're going for his rather than Tom's net. Maybe the net could work as long as they stay quiet and don't move at all, even in anticipation. It doesn't take much movement in the water to spook a fish.
Hopefully both teams vote to remove the challenge in the next rest period, considering both teams have now attempted and failed it.
Ep. 2 on YouTube
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THAT ENDING!Episode 2 spoilers
My watch party couldn't believe it. We all went crazy as soon as it happened. Adam and Tom had an incredibly rough ending to the previous day with the fishing, so to immediately complete a 5 card challenge at the start of the next day was amazing luck. I can't wait to see what Sam and Ben have to say when they get told about it.
Click to expand spoiler.
It's incredible luck and the timing was great (I cackled for a whole minute), but let's face it, Tom is very recognizable. He'd been recognized before even on Jet Lag, and he's wearing his trademark red wine colored shirt. I wonder if they'll just say "yeah that checks out"!
Episode 2 spoilers
I get that, and Tom was absolutely the right person for them to pick.
We paused as the challenge card was being read out so there was enough time to read the card and for all of us to discuss. One point that was brought up was that it's unknown how much of Tom's internet fame would carry over to a Japanese audience. That turned out not to matter in this instance, since it was a tourist who happened to be at the same station that recognised him instead.
Haven't watched yet, but if seeing this in 2026 means that the show is still being made, I'm pumped.
It is still being made! It's a good season too, I think. I wasn't a huge fan of Scott in the previous series he was in, but I think he's dialed in more to the vibe this season. It felt a bit like Brian - I wasn't his biggest fan his first time in, but then his second season I thought he knocked it out of the park and gelled so well.
Which was the guy with the lisp who laid on the "Moe-y" cushion?
Ep. 3 on Nebula
Nebula has been malfunctioning today but I can access it at time of writing.
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OK I just finished this episode. This is really going well for the viewers! They're truly neck and neck.
I've been pretty impressed by the deck design overall, it felt like there are a bunch of fun tactical ways to combo multiple cards together to make them more valuable than the sum of their parts or do something a bit unexpected.
Overall I'm enjoying the season a lot, and switching up the teams is a fun change. Even if I'm getting a lot of second-hand stress from Tom winding himself up so tight.