Alex Kurtzman and Kevin Smith want a word with you

I don't understand the hype around this thing. What's the point of that scenario? I just don't get it.

It's hardly unique though. The Running Man, Hunger Games, Battle Royale... Just a slight reinvention of that concept.

@Midi-chlorian_Count said:

It's hardly unique though. The Running Man, Hunger Games, Battle Royale... Just a slight reinvention of that concept.

Nothing is unique though. Everything is a "reinvention" of existing concepts. Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Peter Jackson, Wheel of Time, ... They all tell the story of some "Chosen One" character that has to defeat their enemy. All superhero comics basically are about some hero defending their city/area from villains. Sitcoms? People with a shared connection (whether it's living together, having the same hobbies, going to the same pub, studying at the same school, ...) that experience funny things. Should I go on?

@Truzo said:

@Midi-chlorian_Count said:

It's hardly unique though. The Running Man, Hunger Games, Battle Royale... Just a slight reinvention of that concept.

Nothing is unique though. Everything is a "reinvention" of existing concepts. Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Peter Jackson, Wheel of Time, ... They all tell the story of some "Chosen One" character that has to defeat their enemy. All superhero comics basically are about some hero defending their city/area from villains. Sitcoms? People with a shared connection (whether it's living together, having the same hobbies, going to the same pub, studying at the same school, ...) that experience funny things. Should I go on?

No need. Point was made in reply to the OP.