Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges Season 1 Episode 2

Ep 2. Medieval Times

  • TVPG
  • June 10, 2020
  • 41 min

Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges is a spin-off series of the popular reality show Forged in Fire, designed to test the skills of four former champions against each other. In each episode, the participants are tasked with re-creating iconic weapons from history, with the winner receiving a $10,000 prize.

In season 1, episode 2, titled "Medieval Times," the four champions are challenged to fashion four medieval weapons with different parts. The competitors are asked to make a javelin, halberd, mace, and Katana. In the first round, the challengers face making the javelin, which is typically used for throwing and piercing enemy armor. The judges scrutinize the quality of the javelin head, handle, and shaft as well as the weight balance of the whole weapon. After an intense testing and evaluation, one of the four contestants is eliminated.

In the second round, the remaining three contestants work hard to forge the halberd, a formidable weapon that can be used to hack, pierce, or hook enemy armor or flesh. The contestants compete in a tough, but eye-opening challenge where they are expected to produce a weapon that can penetrate armor with a single blow. One contestant will be eliminated and two will go through to the next round.

In the third round, the remaining two contestants make a medieval mace, meant to be swung with extreme force and accuracy. This challenge calls for a keen design strategy, excellent forging skills, and sturdy materials. The judges want to see a variety of mace-head designs that can smash, crush, or pierce anything with precision. Notably, midway through the round, one of the contestants experiences a mechanical hitch in his forge, leaving him short on time and unable to meet the judges' standards.

Finally, in the fourth round, the remaining three contestants go head-to-head, making a Katana, a symbolic weapon that became popular in the Samurai era. The judges are tough, focusing on the quality of the blade, its strength, sharpness, and cutting precision. Both contestants put their heart and soul into making a Katana with intricate designs as well as a fierce edge. However, the final decision comes down to details as every part of the weapon matters.

Over the course of the episode, the judges scrutinize the contestants' design choices, forge welding, and shaping skills before coming to a final decision. Throughout the competition, the contestants showcase their creativity and skilled craftsmanship, making it challenging for the judges to determine who wins. While not everyone makes the cut, the contestants demonstrate that they are a force to be reckoned with, and that the jury's scrutiny does not diminish their expert forging talents.

In essence, Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges season 1 episode 2, "Medieval Times," is a thrilling, high-tension episode that showcases contestants' grit, determination, and technical know-how. The participants work hard to design, forge, and deliver some of the most iconic and historical weapons of the medieval period, with the hope of impressing the judges and winning the grand prize. This episode demonstrates why Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges is a reality show that viewers are sure to love.

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Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges, Season 1 Episode 2, is available to watch and stream on History. You can also buy, rent Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges on demand at Philo, Amazon, Hulu, History, Sling, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    June 10, 2020
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Runtime
    41 min
  • Language
    English