March 19th 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Channel4 recently launched its new game show, Rise and Fall, where viewers witness what it takes to achieve success, including the use of power to influence others. In the first episode, 16 contestants were divided into two groups - Rulers and Grafters - with the Rulers having the ability to win the cash prize, while the Grafters were subjected to a difficult task of having to hold up electric powerlines for a certain period of time, with the risk of electric shock. This has already seen Ruler Ramona emerge as a prominent character on the show, resulting in viewers questioning the morality of the show and its close resemblence to the workings of the government. A tweet from Andy reads, "Is this just an audition to be in the Tory cabinet? #RiseandFall", while another from Call me Cordelia states, "I had to turn #riseandfall off. It’s horrible. And it’s far too close to the way this country is actually run to be entertaining…".
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Lin Sagovsky commented on the harshness of the game with the tweet, "Is it just me, or is there something truly vile about watching people watching people getting ever-increasing electric shocks in order to earn prize money? #RiseAndFall #torture #OffButton", while Pascal French asked, "Is this slightly dystopian-like watching random people be electrocuted for money / people’s entertainment? 👀😬🙃#riseandfall".
Channel4's new game show Rise and Fall made its debut on Sunday night and it has already left viewers in shock. The show, from the producers of The Traitors, examines the process of obtaining power and what one has to do to keep it. The first episode split the 16 contestants into two teams; Rulers and Grafters. The Rulers were quick to make the Grafters work for the prize money, but with a cruel twist; only the Rulers could win it. The first job of the series had the Grafters acting as electricians and they were required to keep a power line connected for a certain period of time, without breaking the circuit for more than five seconds and the power line being live, which would lead to an electric shock if the line was disconnected. Ruler Ramona has already established her place in the game. Despite the possible prize money of £15,000, the game was ended after the Grafters earned £6,000. This has sparked controversy, with some Twitter users expressing their outrage at the game.
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