Ep 28. Hollywood Edition
- TVPG
- September 12, 2018
- 40 min
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In season 5 episode 28 of Forged in Fire, the show takes a trip to Hollywood for a special edition episode. As always, four talented bladesmiths must compete in three intense rounds of forging, with each round resulting in one contestant being eliminated until only one remains.
However, this time around the challenges are all inspired by Hollywood. First, the contestants must forge a signature weapon from a famous Hollywood film. The weapon must be functional, historically accurate, and capable of slicing through a variety of materials. The judges are looking for attention to detail, as well as creativity and accuracy.
In the second round, the three remaining bladesmiths must create a weapon inspired by another Hollywood classic. But there's a twist: the weapon must also feature a functional hidden mechanism. This is a real test of skill, as the bladesmiths must not only create a functional weapon, but also engineer a secret element that can only be revealed with a specific action. The judges again look for accuracy and creativity, but also consider how well the weapon functions as a whole.
Finally, the two remaining contestants must create a weapon that combines elements from two different Hollywood films. This is the final and most grueling round, where the bladesmiths must draw upon all of their skills to create a unique and functional weapon that balances accuracy, creativity, and function. The judges are once again looking for attention to detail, as well as a weapon that is truly impressive and functional.
The stakes are higher than ever in this special edition of Forged in Fire, and the contestants must prove that they have what it takes to not only create a Hollywood-worthy weapon, but to compete at the highest level. Only one will emerge victorious and claim the title of Forged in Fire champion.