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Each episode sees a panel of armchair critics convene to discuss the programmes they have watched over the past week, offering their personal assessments. The studio’s cameras record their spontaneous reactions in real time, providing an unfiltered view of their commentary.

The series centres on a group of self‑styled armchair critics who come together each week to talk about the programmes they’ve been watching. It’s presented as a casual, conversational setting where the participants freely exchange their thoughts, offering a snapshot of everyday viewer reactions rather than a polished, scripted review. In every episode the critics discuss the television, film or online content they’ve consumed over the past seven days. Their commentary is unscripted, with each person offering personal opinions and observations as they recount what caught their attention. The focus remains on the immediate, honest feedback they have about the material they’ve just experienced. To capture the spontaneity of these discussions, cameras are positioned to record the participants’ reactions in real time. The footage shows their facial expressions, gestures and quick remarks the moment they respond to a particular scene or storyline. By filming the instant responses, the programme aims to give viewers a direct sense of how ordinary audiences engage with the week’s viewing choices.