Television series

Idiotest

Name: Idiotest
Released: 2014
Cast: Ben Gleib

Comedy
Light-hearted
Relentless
Dip in and out

Idiotest is a rapid-fire trivia game show where teams answer deceptively simple questions testing observation and general knowledge. Hosted by comedian Ben Gleib with sharp wit, it pairs rivals—colleges, fan bases, professions—against each other in increasingly tricky rounds. It's breezy, funny, and designed for people who enjoy feeling smarter than the contestants.

Should you watch it?

Watch it if you enjoy rapid-fire quizzes where the fun comes from rival fan camps bickering and a host who teases everyone without much malice.

Skip it if you want a show with depth or patience; each round is over in seconds, the questions stay shallow, and the insults become the main event.

What it asks of you: Short bursts of rapid questions, roughly three quarters of an hour per episode, with no story to follow, so you can drop in and out without losing anything.

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