If they were so set on this "dueling special effects shops" format, why not have someone with actual industry experience who isn't competing in the role of foreman, like in the Return of the Champions season?
Oh, right, because there wouldn't be enough drama.
That would have been a better idea!!! They kind of did that with the Mentor season but think it could have been clearer with shop setup.
I also miss some of the quick challenges that they used to have before the main challenge. Not every week but I always enjoyed seeing how creative they could get in a short bit of time. And it also seemed to be a good ice breaker. the contestants get a quick hit and look at the competition and we get to see a bit of their styles before going into the team setup. This is still an individual challenge at the end and I want to know more on the individuals than the shop setup will probably allow.
S12.E01: Pack Leaders
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That would have been a better idea!!! They kind of did that with the Mentor season but think it could have been clearer with shop setup.
I also miss some of the quick challenges that they used to have before the main challenge. Not every week but I always enjoyed seeing how creative they could get in a short bit of time. And it also seemed to be a good ice breaker. the contestants get a quick hit and look at the competition and we get to see a bit of their styles before going into the team setup. This is still an individual challenge at the end and I want to know more on the individuals than the shop setup will probably allow.