Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a new game show that shakes up the classic quiz format by allowing teams of three to compete against each other in a pop culture-filled tournament. The show is set to premiere exclusively on a streaming service, offering a unique twist on the traditional Jeopardy! format.
The show’s press release describes it as a “brand-new twist” on the classic quiz show’s answer-and-question format, combining the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the excitement and unpredictability of pop culture. Contestants will need to be experts in categories ranging from Alternative Rock to The Avengers, Broadway to MMA, and Gen Z to Zendaya as they compete for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights.
Knowing that teams of three will be competing against each other adds a new dynamic to the traditional Jeopardy! format, which typically features individual contestants competing against each other. However, the prospect of seeing questions about the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a Jeopardy! setting is undoubtedly exciting.
A Still From Pop Culture Jeopardy! (Via IMDB)
The show’s creators are excited to bring a fresh spin to the Jeopardy! franchise, marking the first time the iconic franchise will premiere exclusively on a streaming service. Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD originals unscripted and targeted programming at Amazon MGM Studios, said, “Pop Culture Jeopardy is its own cultural moment, marking the first time the iconic franchise will premiere exclusively on a streaming service.”
Suzanne Prete, President of Game Shows at Sony Pictures Television, echoed the sentiment, stating, “We couldn’t be more thrilled to collaborate with our partners at Amazon to make Prime Video the home for our new Jeopardy! spinoff series.” She added, “Pop Culture Jeopardy! is going to be a nail-biter for game show enthusiasts who can expect to see teams competing at the highest level of Jeopardy! combined with a fresh twist of pop culture Olympics for the mind…it’s going to be a must-watch for long-time viewers and new fans alike.”
Fans of Jeopardy! and pop culture enthusiasts alike can look forward to the premiere of Pop Culture Jeopardy! and the chance to try their hand at becoming a contestant.
