Iconic game show “Jeopardy!” is celebrating its 60th anniversary by making its streaming debut. Prime Video has commissioned “Pop Culture Jeopardy!,” a new spin-off that marks the first time “Jeopardy!” has been developed exclusively for a leading streaming platform.
This modern adaptation by Amazon introduces a fresh approach, featuring teams of three contestants who will tackle a variety of pop culture-themed categories, ranging from music and sports to Broadway and celebrities.
While the host has not yet been announced, the show will maintain the classic “answer-and-question” format, and will be produced by Michael Davies, the producer of the traditional TV version. The release date for “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” is still unknown, but it will be available exclusively to Prime Video’s 200 million-plus global subscribers.
This is not the show’s first foray into spin-offs or streaming; “Sports Jeopardy!” previously aired on Sony’s Crackle service. As part of its expansion into digital content, Amazon continues to invest heavily in its streaming services, including Prime Video and Freevee, with spending on video and music reaching nearly $19 billion last year, up 14% from 2022. In response to these rising costs, Prime Video has introduced an optional ad-supported service, with an ad-free upgrade available for an additional $2.99 per month.