Ep 2. An Exchange of Tricks

HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental season 3 episode 2 titled "An Exchange of Tricks" is a Japanese game show that tests the endurance of ten comedians that participate in a play-or-pay competition.

The rules of the game are simple: the comedians are confined to a room together and must resist laughing for six hours. If they can't resist the urge to laugh, they're out. Whoever is left standing and can maintain a straight face wins ten million yen.

As the episode begins, the contestants enter the room and introduce themselves. They seem relatively calm and collected, although some of them are clearly nervous. The host, Hitoshi Matsumoto, does his best to make them laugh by telling jokes and showing them hilarious videos.

The first hour goes by slow without any of the contestants laughing. They're determined to win, but the pressure is starting to build. As time goes on, several of them start to crack under the pressure during an exchange of tricks.

The tricks are creative and diverse, with contestants attempting to make each other laugh in various ways. One comedian tries to impress everyone with his Rubik's cube skills, while another confesses his love for a female contestant. Throughout this episode, the tricks intensify as everyone tries to make their fellow contestants laugh.

As it gets closer to the six-hour mark, the energy in the room becomes tense. The comedians are no longer laughing at each other's tricks, and the pressure is palpable. Small movements from contestants make others laugh and get them disqualified, and a few of them are struggling to maintain their composure.

By the end of the episode, most of the comedians have been disqualified, leaving only a few contestants who are still standing and in the running for the prize, as they have managed to maintain a straight face.

"An Exchange of Tricks" episode of Documental is an entertaining, fast-paced game show that provides plenty of laughs along the way. The unique premise of the show makes for a thrilling and interesting viewing experience, and the tension it builds is gripping. The contestants are all compelling individuals, and the tricks they come up with to make each other laugh are creative and often absurd.

This episode is a great addition to an already strong series, and it's definitely worth watching if you're a fan of reality/game shows. The host, Hitoshi Matsumoto, does an excellent job of keeping the energy high, and the contestants are all highly charismatic. If you've never seen Documental before, this episode is a great place to start.