TV Review: Science and TV – Meet The Mythbusters
When it comes to television there have always been a few science or technology oriented shows but unfortunately due to a variety of reasons very few of them have done well. Fortunately one show has successfully managed to bring science and research to television while also staying incredibly entertaining. That show is Mythbusters on Discovery Channel.
The way Mythbusters stays entertaining while still being educational and informative is simple; plenty of explosions and lots of other cool stuff going on. The two hosts of the show, Adam and Jaime, also keep the show incredibly entertaining with their funny comments and interesting testing methods. Each week the Mythbusters crew test numerous urban legends or myths that have gained popularity through the years and thanks to a fairly unrestricted budget they are willing and able to try basically everything to accurately recreate each myth.
Mythbusters is actually quite a simple show to understand but at the same time it is technical and has plenty of science involved. No matter what episode you watch or what they are doing you will probably learn a few things that you have never heard of and at the same time you’ll be thoroughly entertained. At first it may seem like a contradiction but in the end it makes sense.
Obviously Mythbusters and Discovery are doing something right because each episode draws millions of viewers. With the combination of humor, science and just generally cool tests Mythbusters really does seem to have the perfect combination going. If you’ve been looking for some intelligent yet hilariously entertaining TV to watch then definitely check out Mythbusters. The show is on Discovery each Wednesday and you’re sure to get some good laughs while also learning a thing or two about science and research.
Photo courtesy of Discovery Channel.
About the author: Jonathan is a journalist currently writing for Amazing News where he and others consistently provide heartwarming and cheerful news stories that can make your day better and brighter.
