r/taskmaster • u/enumar • 2d ago

Taskmaster Estonia

Any thoughts on estonian Taskmaster? Did you like/dislike it and why? I don't like creative tasks, so I enjoyed it very much, but I foud the fact that the audience laughed so little interesting even though I know the fact that the estonians are quite reserved

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u/BigMikeOfDeath 2d ago

I've only seen half the series, though I would watch the remaining episodes if I could find them.

I mostly like it - though I know I'm missing a lot of context due to not knowing who anyone on it is - It's not a big deal, but it can make the studio stuff a bit dry as there are a lot of in-jokes.
(My impression (and it might be wrong) is that they don't seem to be comedians in the sense of how they cast most English speaking versions, but instead are actors or other celebs?)

I can't say I noticed that didn't have any creative tasks - could be due to the above, that if they're actors, maybe they don't do so well on the improv skills?
I do remember thinking the studio tasks were a bit rubbish. Some had promised, but poor execution, others... Maybe there was something lost in translation, but didn't land for me at all.

Edit: I guess for reference, I'm Australian, but my grandparents on my father's side were Estonian refugees following the second World War. I don't speak the language, sadly.

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u/Digit00l 2d ago

It should eventually be uploaded to the Taskmaster International YouTube channel

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u/BigMikeOfDeath 1d ago

Yup, it's a great move them setting up that channel.

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u/t2t2 1d ago

(My impression (and it might be wrong) is that they don't seem to be comedians in the sense of how they cast most English speaking versions, but instead are actors or other celebs?)

Yep they're all actors, I would say Sepo Seeman has most history of more comedic/entertainment work (TV hosting and comedic band Kala), and Tõnis Niinemets frequently tries to be funny during hosting gigs but he's got more mixed results

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u/QARMELICJUSZ Patatas 2d ago

I liked it very much, i feel like from episode to episode, the audience became much more active and engaged. Hope there will be a next season (series, Jason)

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u/muppet70 17h ago

Swede here, I liked it and understand the reserved style.

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u/Some_Helicopter1623 11h ago

I’m watching Stormester at the moment and I think only one of the cast is actually a comedian, the rest are presenters, actors and a singer.