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Season 1 – Flinch

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People's natural reaction may be flinch when they experience an unexpected or scary event, but doing so on this comedic game show could be painful. Each episode of the program, which is set on a remote farm in the hills of Ireland, tests brave -- and foolish? -- contestants' nerves in three fiendish games. If they flinch, there are painful consequences for them -- and the hosts, each of whom has chosen a player to represent them in the games. The contestant who flinches the least is declared the winner.
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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 05/03/2019
The inspired casting of the game, goofy contestants makes it a winner. Go to Full Review Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred 02/19/2020
Flinch didn't ever surprise me enough to get that kind of reaction; at most, there was a chuckle. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 05/15/2019
1/5
Troubling game show uses torture techniques for laughs. Go to Full Review Eddie Strait The Daily Dot 05/09/2019
2.5/5
Flinch is the equivalent of killing a Friday night with friends doing dumb stuff for laughs. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 05/03/2019
Flinch is a game show where it seems like there's no incentive to win other than to get tortured less than the other contestants. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Rory L @RT75485040 08/29/2024 Think of saw but everyone is laughing at you. I initially watched this when I was younger and it really left a sour taste in my mouth. I can’t believe this show even exists. Watch someone be scared, then tased. Quality content amirite fellow psychopaths? Seriously, what the hell? Zero thought went into this and I know this because if there was thought put into this, it wouldn’t exist. Avoid this if you’re a normal, stable human being. Watch this if you like watching people be in pain I guess. See more 02/05/2020 You'll get a good few laughs out of this. Enjoy with a few drinks and friends. People are offended by it being 'torture' but contestants are never in any real danger. If you have any sense of humour, you'll love it. See more 02/02/2020 I love this show and have rewatched it several times. It's got fear factor vibes but less gross. It's all about people not flinching through jump scares. THen add in the fact that each round the hosts choose a person Whose flinches count as their own and whoever has a high score at the end must ensure a flinch themselves and it's super funny. I hope there's a season 2 soon! See more 12/21/2019 This show is hysterical torture, but the contestants knew what they were signing up for, so it's ok. Nobody really gets hurt, and the challenges...while flinch worthy, you can keep in mind it's all a game and go to your zen place. That flying chainsaw isn't really going to get you! See more 08/10/2019 I actually enjoyed this on laughs until the second episode. There was a man who had the cattle prod. I noticed there were two women that many would consider very appealing however the man with the cattle prod used it on their rears. Hitting those two women in the but again and again. Even with the other contestants, they were all hit in the sides. All but the two women, with each prod they got they were sliding down in their seats as he went after nothing else. I strayed off the show as did my three daughters after that episode. See more 05/29/2019 It's kind of funny but the contestants do not get any sort of prize for the pain they go through which is ridiculous in my opinion. See more Read all reviews
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Desiree Burch

Host

Lloyd Griffith

Host

Seann Walsh

Host

Joseph Campo

Director

Dave Skinner

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 3, 2019 Episode 1 Contestants go for a dizzying dip, target practice takes an electrifying turn, and a train carrying special cargo causes a big stink. Details Episode 2 Aired May 3, 2019 Episode 2 Popping balloons, swinging tires, and a chicken-feeding frenzy separate the flinchers from the fearless; fireworks put a judge in a painful predicament. Details Episode 3 Aired May 3, 2019 Episode 3 Jack-in-the-boxes, a flying washing machine and emus receive mixed reactions; a losing judge takes in a big whiff of filth. Details Episode 4 Aired May 3, 2019 Episode 4 Players feel the burn with hot wax; they drive into a bed of mousetraps, and gags abound when a train smelling of rot rolls through. Details Episode 5 Aired May 3, 2019 Episode 5 Loud noises lead to massive wedgies, while close encounters with rats set off mousetraps; a balloon-popping challenge gets dumped on a judge. Details Episode 6 Aired May 3, 2019 Episode 6 A boy and a jack-in-the-box give a shocking performance; contestants get caked with flour; a big bang means a dirty bath. Details Episode 7 Aired May 3, 2019 Episode 7 Chainsaws, a spinning wheel and a pecking chicken party rattle the contestants' composure; tasting sweet misery, one judge gets a face full of pie. Details Episode 8 Aired May 3, 2019 Episode 8 Contestants get the boot in a hog-wild challenge before learning that fireworks and rubber bands don't mix; they later try to extinguish their fears. Details Episode 9 Aired May 3, 2019 Episode 9 Terror comes in the form of a flying barrel, zaps from a brass band and a slap-happy challenge featuring a weasel. Details Episode 10 Aired May 3, 2019 Episode 10 Players turn into barnyard snacks; a whip-cracking challenge sets off a milk shower; a buzz saw party turns into a true buzzkill. Details

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Flinch — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Joseph Campo, Dave Skinner
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Game Show
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 3, 2019
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