Big Joel analyzes Beast Games season 2 after direct request from MrBeast

9 articles · Updated · The A.V. Club · Apr 28

YouTuber Big Joel returns with a detailed review of Beast Games season 2 following a personal outreach from MrBeast.
In his analysis, Joel scores each challenge and critiques the show's assembly, expressing little enthusiasm for most challenges.
Previously, Joel produced a 91-minute video dissecting season 1, which itself spanned 525 minutes and led to at least one real-life lawsuit.

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