wooxr_pt this show is by far the worse i've ever seen. it tries to be a show of entertainment mixed with science but in fact it isn't entertaining at all because the ''acting'' is just too bad, the things they show are pretty common, the scientific method is nonexistent, and the science itself is ridiculed, even the explosions aren't funny on this show and that's quite an achievement because explosions are always a lot of fun. the brainiacs are picked i don't know how but they get ridiculed on TV to prove nothing at all and the things that the show talk about are completely random and completely useless. it's a complete waste of time and believe in me when i say that you are probably better off.

Izak86 I started watching Brainiac from its second series and it is the funniest science show I've ever seen.Okay, the main attraction to the show may be the massive explosions but deep within, there are lots of interesting experiments that make you remark "Wow, I don't know that!" From electrocuting celebrities, blowing caravans up to Jon Tickle walking on custard, Brainiac has the wackiest and funniest experiments ever seen on TV, a true masterpiece.Two spin-off shows have also been produced: 'Brainiac: History Abuse' and 'Brainiac Test Tube Baby'. While 'History Abuse' was a little hit and miss, 'Test Tube Baby' was live and as funny as the main show. Sadly though both have only run for one series.

lemon_magic Welcome to "Braniac", the show that lights the fuse to the explosives and runs like hell.People keep comparing this show to the American show "Mythbusters", and I can see the resemblance, but really, these are two different shows with two different philosophies. "Mythbusters" is an hour-long show that takes one or two "urban myths" and (within its own self defined boundaries), actually investigates them and puts some effort into simulating the conditions in question."Braniac" is a half hour hodge-podge where various harmless nerds screw around with chemicals, microwaves, CO2 extinguishers and caravans to kill time in an amusing way. The real charm of the show is that it doesn't take itself at all seriously; the 'experiments' are usually complete rubbish, and their real point is to mock and lampoon the pseudo-significant posturings of many more pretentious shows that would like their posturings to be regarded as High Art.And "Braniac" never fails to have at least one very amusing or striking happening in a given episode (like the time they had a "Challenger" tank fire an HE shell at a 1 ton safe to retrieve the 200 pounds in currency that the safe-makers had locked inside.) (The safe was essentially vaporized, and so, of course, was the money.) Or to put it another way: While "Mythbusters" is light-hearted and pleasantly goofy (and I quite enjoy it), "Braniac" is just plain giddy on its own silliness. The resulting show is a nice little 'meringue' treat (I believe the Brits would call it a 'trifle') of a TV show, a diverting bit of whimsy where you get to see Caravans blown sky high and grown men walking on a pool full of custard. It's definitely NOT for every one, especially not people who don't care for whimsy and British humor, but people who like this sort of thing will like this a LOT. I certainly do.

Morfeus Ivanovich Well, I guess that "Braniac" is very stupid, but not a bad show at all. With a microscopic element of science and some British humor it created a decent Friday night entertainment. Since the creators and cast don't even try to take the show seriously, it can't be called hypocritical, and it sure as hell beats pseudo-social shows discussing "important social issues". Some episodes are just unforgettable! This Tina Turner thing is hilarious, and God, I love the nurse:) However, there is a small drawback. They never seem to credit the girls properly, and what's the deal with their website? Still, those small problems cannot rob the show it's charm. Overall rating: 7/10 so far! Keep it up!