Viewers of the popular game show "Jeopardy!" recently voiced their opinions on a particularly challenging episode, expressing frustration with both the contestants' performance and the phrasing of certain clues. The episode, which aired on a Thursday night, saw contestants struggling to answer questions that some viewers deemed "easy," leading to online discussions and critiques.

One clue in particular sparked debate: "Going straight to HEL? Then you're on a direct flight to this northern European country." Returning champion Bryan incorrectly guessed "Helsinki," the airport, instead of "Finland," the country. The other contestants missed the opportunity to provide the correct answer, even after Bryan's near miss. This sparked frustration among viewers, with one tweeting, "I'm sorry, how did both of the other two contestants miss ringing in with ‘Finland?’ Bryan practically handed the answer to them!"

Another contestant, Alicia, experienced difficulties with the buzzer timing, failing to ring in until well into the game. This led to speculation online about whether this was a record for the longest time into a game without a successful buzz-in. The "Final Jeopardy" clue also drew criticism. The clue, "Centenarian ceramic artist Beatrice Wood helped inspire one of the main characters & narrator of this film from the 1990s," resulted in incorrect guesses of "Ed Wood," "Toy Story," and "Ghost." The correct answer, "Titanic," surprised many viewers, with some expressing disbelief that all three contestants missed it. Some fans attributed the misses to the clue's wording, calling it "horribly written" and suggesting the "ceramics" reference was a misleading distraction.

Beyond this specific episode, some long-time viewers expressed concerns about the show's recent direction. One viewer commented on the increasing complexity of the clues, suggesting they were "too wordy" and "convoluted." Another declared "Jeopardy!" "unwatchable," criticizing the structure of the questions and the seemingly low winnings.