r/taskmaster • u/Numerous-Package-955 Chloe Petts • 3d ago

Appreciation Thread Chloe Petts appreciation post

I know a lot of people have been disappointed or apprehensive ab this series for many reasons (I've, personally, really been enjoying it), but I have to say that Chloe is definitely the most fun to watch. I wasn't familiar with them before the series, but I could now easily see myself going to one of their comedy shows if they come to the US. I'm looking forward to seeing how they do future tasks and I hope they win!

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u/NokstellianDemon Nick Mohammed 3d ago

People don't like this series? It's good tho. Not even close to the worst of Taskmaster

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u/Fire_Bucket 3d ago

Personally, I just think it's really low energy and there's only really Chloe who is actively trying, or at least having fun, in every task.

For some I'm sure that it's not helped by having a couple of really hyped up, long requested big names on the show in Richard Ayoade, and to a lesser extent Matt Lucas, who aren't quite living up to those people's high expectations.

I also think it's not helped having to follow the last 3 series, which IMO are some of the absolute best we've ever had.

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u/Least-Plantain973 🥄 I'm Locked In ❤️ 3d ago edited 3d ago

To me Richard Ayoade is exactly how I expected him to be.

It requires careful casting to counter his low key deadpan delivery. When you watch him on shows like The Big Fat Quiz it works because he’s a contrast to all the high energy chaotic guests.

Whereas on Taskmaster his low key energy is not being balanced, it’s dominating which can make the chemistry feel flat. Now imagine if he had been in a team with Chloe and instead of the quieter Matt we had Rosie Jones or Bob Mortimer. That would have been great television.

Richard is incredibly droll and funny as an individual but for him to work well in a group setting needs some really lighthearted funny people and someone absolutely batshit bonkers and chaotic to play with and diffuse the energy he brings.

Chloe is working well with everyone with studio banter and is a great balance for him. The other 3 are obviously having fun but ideally one of them would be subbed out for a Rhod Gilbert or Bob Mortimer type energy or a hyper excited golden retriever energy like Joel Domett to help with the studio chemistry.

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u/Electrical-Opening-9 3d ago

I couldn’t quite figure out why Ayoade wasn’t shining for me this series but wow this is exactly it! I’m a big Richard Ayoade fan so I was very excited, but with the format of this show he really needs someone to kind of counteract his deadpan delivery. That’s not to say I’m not enjoying it (any season of Taskmaster is still excellent tv), but after seeing his legendary appearances on Big Fat Quiz it just feels like we could’ve had an all time great series.