Truth to tell, the show itself borrows plenty from Wipeout. There's even a wisecracking duo of hosts to ridicule the kids as they flip, flop and splash their way through the course. But don't worry, parents. Splatalot is a little gentler than the grown-up show. A little gentler, though lots of bumps and bruises await.
The show had the bad luck to debut on Nick in the middle of Viacom's nasty, brutish and apparently long dispute with DirecTV. The ratings will no doubt take a hit as a result, though they may not tumble all the way into the faux castle's moat.
The show itself is mildly entertaining to me, though it does seem like a watered-down (sorry) Wipeout. But the pre-pubescent set may enjoy watching other kids get bounced around the castle.
UPDATE: Viacom and DirecTV have ended their little spat. That can't hurt Splatalot and the rest of Nick's offerings.
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