Reazione a Catena faces social media criticism over quiz difficulty

The Rai 1 quiz show ‘Reazione a Catena’, hosted by Pino Insegno, is facing significant criticism on social media platforms such as X and Facebook. Viewers have expressed frustration regarding the quality and logic of the questions posed by the show's authors, with some describing them as ‘impossible’ or ‘nonsensical’ rather than merely difficult.

In addition to the critique of the questions, there is growing dissatisfaction regarding the current competitive landscape of the program. Following the era of the long-standing champions known as ‘the Pappardelle’, audiences are now complaining about the lack of consistent, high-level contestants, with some viewers labeling recent winners as ‘mediocre meteors.’

Despite the social media backlash and the polarized opinions of the audience, the program continues to maintain sufficient viewership numbers to remain a successful part of the network's schedule.