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Contraption Masters

2022 · 1 season

A cheerful, low-stakes build-off where everyday junk becomes clever chain reactions, easy to dip into and mildly suspenseful at judging time.

Created by
Michael Hyland
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Richard Hammond, Zach Umperovitch
Tagline
Contraption Masters
Overview
Engineering enthusiasts battle to create the most ingenious contraption using everyday objects. Teams are challenged to fabricate and demonstrate a new chain reaction machine before being judged on their ingenuity, design, and workmanship.

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Created by
Michael Hyland
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Richard Hammond, Zach Umperovitch
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    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • science
    • work
    • ambition
    Places
    • workplace
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    family
    Form
    • procedural
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism8
    Romance0
    Tension3
    Darkness1
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight2

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Created by
    Michael Hyland
    Starring
    Richard Hammond, Zach Umperovitch
    Length
    1 seasons, 7 episodes
    Country
    United Kingdom

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