[Yayita]

Because I was letting the BB13 fans know this show has started, that and I didn't know there was a section for it elsewhere.

[swinearefine]

Originally Posted by lostalex

OMG they leave on the weekends? oh well that changes everything!!???


wait, why am i suppossed to care that they are sequestered on the weekends? oh right, because some tool on the internet with a blog is outraged i guess i should be outraged too! lol

Because that person was clearly outraged

[Bluerang1]

Introducing an exciting and interactive real-time reality competition where the viewers are in charge!

The Glass House features fourteen contestants living and competing for a quarter million dollars in a totally wired, state-of-the-art house. But the contestants aren’t just playing the game with each other – they’re also playing the game to win over the audience each week.

Through online and their social networks, viewers will be encouraged to support and follow the contestants they like and those they don’t. Viewer votes will help determine which contestants are sent home and also which eliminated players will earn the chance to return to “The Glass House” to compete each week.

Viewer feedback doesn’t end there! Several times a week, viewers can watch a live online feed of the players and vote to decide everything from what they wear and eat, to the games they play, even where they sleep. Viewers will also have the chance to give their favorite players feedback on their game from outside the house. How the contestants use that information is up to them, because in the end it’s about who plays the best social game and the most important alliance a player can have is with their fans!

I've seen two other discussion threads, but I think this is the best section to discuss this new show.

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[achro]

I loved the first episode for some reason, and I hate Big Brother USA.

[Vladimir]

The Glass House premiered with a 1.6 18-49 rating.

This is way worse than Big Brother ratings, I hope it doesn't get cancelled.

[Donovan.]

I switched the channel after the first 15 mins. I didn't like the contestants, the house looked too much like a hotel and they don't have an outdoor area. I didn't really like the fact that the public voted on everything that robot kept interrupting everything with those chimes and a stupid set of questions. Plus I didn't really like that everybody wanted to play a "strategic" when the public is voting on who stays and goes. It felt like they were expecting a big brother audience, which I guess is what ABC was looking for.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Donovan81996

I switched the channel after the first 15 mins. I didn't like the contestants, the house looked too much like a hotel and they don't have an outdoor area. I didn't really like the fact that the public voted on everything that robot kept interrupting everything with those chimes and a stupid set of questions. Plus I didn't really like that everybody wanted to play a "strategic" when the public is voting on who stays and goes. It felt like they were expecting a big brother audience, which I guess is what ABC was looking for.

you missed the good part then. it all kicked off in the last 15 mins.

[lostalex]

Then why didn't you just ask the mods to combine the threads and move them here? no need for a new thread.

[mrmarky]

[lostalex]

I enjoyed the first highlight show.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Vladimir

This is way worse than Big Brother ratings, I hope it doesn't get cancelled.

what was it up against?

[SharkAttack]

Originally Posted by Yayita

I am watching episode 1 right now, but I agree with some of the comments.. it feels forced and programmed. Not sure I like the whole America says what tod o aspect of it... too early to tell though.

This show has "canceled" written all over it. Didn't care for the guy being a jackass either. Villain or not, he was just plain mean for the sake of being mean. Much prefer the slow burn of a proper Big Brother season rather than this tripe.

[Yayita]

Originally Posted by SharkAttack

This show has "canceled" written all over it. Didn't care for the guy being a jackass either. Villain or not, he was just plain mean for the sake of being mean. Much prefer the slow burn of a proper Big Brother season rather than this tripe.

i agree, look slike it can get cancelled.. im gonna go look for the ratings.

[Yayita]

Doesnt look very good...

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/tv/2012/...e-glass-house/

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...lorette-339178

[Joe.]

I really enjoyed it- but if they leave on weekends that's the stupidest thing ever!

[Vladimir]

Originally Posted by lostalex

what was it up against?

NBC's American Ninja Warrior and CBS' The Big Bang Theory repeat. Both shows got better ratings than TGH tho.

[Gstar]

This is quite alright, give it a chance.

[iRyan]

The production and house is really high-budget and amazing, but the cast is very generic and lackluster besides Alex.

[Matt]

Just watched it and I must admit I kinda enjoyed it - and that's because it is essentially Big Brother. When it came to the challenge it felt like I was actually watching Big Brother. The only difference is that the housemates are voting to nominate and viewers are voting to evict.

Thought the whole swiping the air to select who they wanted out was stupid - and they've already ran out of moves for smashing the photos.

Credit where credit's due though, I thought it was a good idea to give the housemates the chance to ask viewers questions. Would be interesting to see them try that on BB, even if it was just for one week.

All in all I hope CBS win their lawsuit.

[Macie Lightfoot]

Originally Posted by big brother usa fan

Well, I think BBUSA has nothing to worry about. But they had every right to sue ABC. In fact the lawsuit should've went in CBS's favor. Then I wouldn't of wasted a hour watching this ****e show.

No it shouldn't have

[BBfanUSA]

Originally Posted by Matt

Just watched it and I must admit I kinda enjoyed it - and that's because it is essentially Big Brother. When it came to the challenge it felt like I was actually watching Big Brother. The only difference is that the housemates are voting to nominate and viewers are voting to evict.

Thought the whole swiping the air to select who they wanted out was stupid - and they've already ran out of moves for smashing the photos.

Credit where credit's due though, I thought it was a good idea to give the housemates the chance to ask viewers questions. Would be interesting to see them try that on BB, even if it was just for one week.

All in all I hope CBS win their lawsuit.

Yeah, It was overturned in court. But BB is still trying to get the show cancelled

[Matt]

Originally Posted by big brother usa fan

Yeah, It was overturned in court. But BB is still trying to get the show cancelled

Isn't the main lawsuit still ongoing - I thought it was just the Temporary Restraining Order that had been denied?

[Joe.]

If Alex goes I probably won't watch tbh he's the most entertaining in there!

[starry]

Overall I'm quite positive about it.

Good points that I kind of expected:
Variety of HMs compared to what CH5 do, more intelligent.
Better music and use of music than CH5.
Better main task which looks better and is more challenging than what British BB would do now.

Bad points:
Editing a bit too hectic.
Repeating what happened before an ad break after it.

[Petershaw1984]

Ive enjoyed what ive seen, different completely to bb, only similar thing is cameras