I can't believe how good she is. For several reasons. She rapid fire shoots the questions. I've seen the shows that must miss her because half the time to answer was taken by the question. Brooke deserves another Emmy!
38 Reviews
Ken gave an incorrect explanation
nataliepbrfan8 August 2020
I was watching one of the episodes today and the question had to do with a roller coaster at Cedar Point and what state it is in. Ken got the answer correct, Ohio. However, he went on to say that Cedar Point was in Dayton, OH. It is actually in Sandusky, about 140 miles away from Dayton.
A favorite But...
elaineleppard8 April 2021
This is my favorite by far. It misses a 10 for only one reason. The Masters continuous comments. First at the start the arrogant comments. And the long explanations of the correct answer. Some are brief and enlightening. Ken does a good job at that.
So much fun watching brains at work
autumnskydream21 February 2022
Love this show! Brook Burns is a fantastic fast talking, but clear speaking host! I watch this show with my husband and sometimes on zoom calls with family and friends. We all yell out answers when we know or think we know the answers. It's a lively and completely engaging show that has brought a lot of fun times to our household.
Love It!
patricia9224312 April 2020
I love this show
frostygross15 January 2021
On an episode in early 2021, one of the questions was about bridge, Brooke commented that she thought bridge was for old people. I work at Mountain View High School in Mountain View, CA and am the faculty advisor for the Bridge Group. The students play every week. A volunteer use to come to give the students lessons. We play virtually this school year. Many of the students are members of the Silicon Valley Youth Bridge. Bridge is alive and a great game for the young also.
Frosty Gross
FINALLY, fast-paced gameshow!
ritakc-468939 June 2020
Master Minds is the best game show on TV! FAST MOVING, never boring!! Never wasted time! We'd given up on game shows after The Beast - then discovered the revamped MM! Never miss it. Tape it to be sure! Brooke Burns is a FANTASTIC host!!! We knew her as an actress but she is the BEST host in TV! Keeps it moving - excellent on The Beast and now on Master Minds!
Agree about the endings
ajrae-7746530 October 2021
Yes, the show offers high-quality, not-dumbed-down trivia in three rounds. Host Brooke Burns does a good job during the timed round of spitting out the questions rapid-fire (Leah Remini from "People Puzzler" should take some lessons from her) and mostly avoids telling contestants who soil themselves what a great job they did, a common malady among GSN hosts.
The final, head-to-head round really does feel shady, though. So often, it comes down to the final question, and nearly invariably, the Master Mind gets it right and the challenger gets it wrong. Over and over and over.
Oh, and the part at the beginning when one of the Master Minds trash-talks the contestants -- lose that. It's forced and it sucks.
The final, head-to-head round really does feel shady, though. So often, it comes down to the final question, and nearly invariably, the Master Mind gets it right and the challenger gets it wrong. Over and over and over.
Oh, and the part at the beginning when one of the Master Minds trash-talks the contestants -- lose that. It's forced and it sucks.
Dump a couple of "Master Minds"
gustie-8157111 November 2022
I enjoy the show and watch it everyday. I do find Corrblah, Ham, and "The Scholar", more than a little condescending with their explanations. They incorrectly assume the viewers as stupid, and should change their attitudes! It would make the show so much better if they were changed. It's too bad these three continue, because the others filling out the Master Mind panel. Ken Jennings is always the gentleman as Brooke Burns is always the courteous lady when working with the contestants. Brooke's precision when asking the speed questions in the final round. She carries a pleasant laugh when hosting the show.
Love the show but fixed endings
pati-8812817 November 2021
My husband & I love the show especially Brooke. She is a great host also on the chase. However, when the masterminds are making faces and contemplating answers like they have no clue, it's a little bit much. It seems like it's a script and the ending always seems fixed to us. No one has ever won more than twice. The masterminds always at the end get the better "script". Fixed!
Strange observance - Muffy
luckyer16 June 2020
Watching the show, in the final face off. The question posed to Muffy was - Since 1949 Canada has how many provinces? I noticed Muffy counting on her fingers at the point Brooke has only asked"Since 1949". How could Muffy start counting on her fingers at this point??
Not fair
nbr-0779623 March 2022
It's amazing that the " master minds" beat the beast only once but these contestants have to beat them 3 times to be a master mind..why???? Could they have beaten the beast 3 times before being called a master mind..it just seems very unfair and unrealistic. I saw one person win 2 games but lost the third game????
Reddish color
pjd-098766 August 2020
Is there something wrong with the camera or is there a red filter left accidently on the lease?
Brooke looks like she has a sun burn and Jonathan looks reddish brown. The other masterminds also have a reddish glow - as do the guests.........
Brooke looks like she has a sun burn and Jonathan looks reddish brown. The other masterminds also have a reddish glow - as do the guests.........
Is this fixed?
rmmil2 January 2022
Answer extras
fuzzyq1718 December 2021
I'm perplexed by the ability of the Master Minds to "just happen" to have an extra trivia remark after some answers. Is it merely a coincidence that they know extra info about these particular questions and can just toss it out there? It sounds very scripted to me, which would indicate prior coaching about these answers. ??? Otherwise, I love this show!
Boring
marj-5716513 February 2022
I think the game is ok. But it just seems funny that you can never beat the masterminds. I think it is fixed as well . I can't believe Brooke would go along with it. I hope they do get pulled off the show or change their ways and not have it scripted or fix it!! Why can't show be honest and do things the right way without "cheating"?
Mistake in an answer but love the show (especially MM)
pedersen-5570516 February 2023
Warning: Spoilers
There was a question about Denmark having a unique way to celebrate New Years, and the 'correct' answer was 'breaking plates'. This does not happen in Denmark, although I looked it up on the internet and numerous websites are saying it is true. It is not. Don't know who started this myth or what country actually does it, but it's not Denmark.
But love the show. Beastie seems to be out of his element and not enjoying himself. Love the rest of them! Especially Muffy and Ryan and Jonathon and, of course, Ken. We need more trivia shows like this one. I like the way everyone gets a shot at the 200 point questions now.
But love the show. Beastie seems to be out of his element and not enjoying himself. Love the rest of them! Especially Muffy and Ryan and Jonathon and, of course, Ken. We need more trivia shows like this one. I like the way everyone gets a shot at the 200 point questions now.
Nobody Ever Wins!
okyall12 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I love this show, and I love all the players, and it is a fun show to watch. I learn a lot. But you want the players to win but, on this show, they never do. That's why it a 6 star eating from me.
My gosh! Let the challengers win A LOT more id5ten ao that it's not so totally predictable.
My gosh! Let the challengers win A LOT more id5ten ao that it's not so totally predictable.
Had to stop watching
lewjr-494602 October 2020
I started watching to test my knowledge on the various subjects and did pretty good. I had to stop watching because I got tired of the arrogance of the "master minds". Also I grew tired of "master minds" need to explain almost every answer. Stop showing off.
Masterminds or Contestants
bonsommer24 April 2021
Two faults:
1. The show is focused too much about the "masterminds" competing with each other. Muffy talks too much, looks as if she is trying to take over, very pushy. Ken the GOAT is getting way out of hand, we get it he is smart, but he did not beat the beast as Jeopardy James did. BTW, Muffy did not beat the beast on her first round.
2. Very rarely do the contestants win, too much about the competition between the masterminds. Who wants to watch a show that "ordinary" people do not win? Almost feels as though the "masterminds" are prepped with the answers.
Brooke is great, she needs to host Jeopardy.
1. The show is focused too much about the "masterminds" competing with each other. Muffy talks too much, looks as if she is trying to take over, very pushy. Ken the GOAT is getting way out of hand, we get it he is smart, but he did not beat the beast as Jeopardy James did. BTW, Muffy did not beat the beast on her first round.
2. Very rarely do the contestants win, too much about the competition between the masterminds. Who wants to watch a show that "ordinary" people do not win? Almost feels as though the "masterminds" are prepped with the answers.
Brooke is great, she needs to host Jeopardy.
It is fixed
melbasuates10 April 2022
I always thought that this show is fixed but I am now convinced, there was an episode where Johnathan got the question wrong but still came up with the explanation of the correct answer as though he got it right! Huh??? Wait What???
An annoying show
ehernandez-279802 September 2020
Same thing every time.
ian-1790523 April 2022
22 minutes of playing around, then Ken wins. Yay. Building up people's hopes for the same, easy to predict outcome every time. Only variable is which Master Mind will get cut first, but even then 90% of the time it's Jonathan.
Annoying and boring
akeelahthompsonbram23 August 2022
The master minds always win which seems like the game is rigged. I find it annoying how to master minds always have to explain after the question like there some Ms/Mr smartypants. Muffy is so annoying too. I have never seen one person win on that show and ive been watching everyday i havent NOT ONE person win on that show. Heavily rigged just to embarass people.
Could be great but......
snitzell26 August 2022
Brooke is the most annoying woman on TV with her cheerleading for the competitors and that devastating show of emotions when they miss anything. With the exception of Muffin who thinks she's all that but can't read the cue cards for the silly extra facts.
Not sure if it's rigged but during the final round Muffin. Just started counting on her fingers BEFORE being asked how many provinces are in Canada.....Gee Muffin whatever were you pretending to figure out?
Not sure if it's rigged but during the final round Muffin. Just started counting on her fingers BEFORE being asked how many provinces are in Canada.....Gee Muffin whatever were you pretending to figure out?
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