The Failed Mythbusters: Behind the Scenes of the Failed Mythbuster Series

😂The failed Mythbusters series was plagued with production issues and lack of viewer interest.

🚫Many of the show's ideas were impractical and impossible to execute, leading to frustration and disappointment.

🔧The production team struggled with budget constraints and a lack of experienced builders, resulting in subpar experiments.

🎥The failed Mythbusters series was overshadowed by the popularity of the original show, making it difficult to attract viewers.

💰The show's failure was partly attributed to the merger between Discovery and Scripts, which resulted in financial setbacks.

Why did the failed Mythbusters series not air its last three episodes?

—Due to the merger between Discovery and Scripts, the show faced production and financial challenges, leading to the cancellation of the remaining episodes.

Did anyone watch the failed Mythbusters series?

—The show received poor viewership, which contributed to its failure. Some episodes may be available for streaming, but they did not air on TV.

What were some of the failed Mythbusters' most outrageous ideas?

—One of the ideas was to create an electromagnet basketball hoop that would attract the ball, but the concept was highly impractical and unsafe.

Why did the failed Mythbusters series struggle with executing experiments?

—The show lacked a dedicated team of experienced builders, which led to difficulties in executing complex experiments and achieving desired results.

What were the consequences of the failed Mythbusters series?

—The failed Mythbusters series resulted in financial setbacks and damage to the reputation of the show. It also affected the career trajectory of some cast members.

00:06Introduction to the failed Mythbusters series and guests' tired state.

02:00Discussion about the challenges and limitations of being a failed Mythbuster.

04:00Reflecting on the last three unaired episodes and the impact of the Discovery and Scripts merger.

07:00Sharing humorous anecdotes about the unrealistic and outrageous ideas pitched for the failed Mythbusters series.

09:30The struggles faced by the production team and the lack of experienced builders.

11:30The decline in viewership and the overshadowing of the failed Mythbusters series by the original show.

14:00Discussion on the financial setbacks and consequences of the failed Mythbusters series.