The Quest: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: July 31, 2014

Starring: Douglas Tait, Jan Hutter, Florence Kasumba

Summary: The fantasy-themed reality show has 12 contestants (also known as Paladins on the wshow) competing in a fictional world called Everealm created with state-of-the-art-projections, animatronics, prosthetics, and real-time motion capture.

Genre(s): Reality, Fantasy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. One True Hero
Air Date: September 11, 2014
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S1:E9. Escape From Rana Village
Air Date: September 11, 2014
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S1:E8. The Dragon's Lair
Air Date: September 4, 2014

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Clark Collis

Jul 18, 2014

The production values are extremely high, but your tolerance for swordy nonsense will need to be similarly vertiginous for this to develop into a must-see. [25 Jul/1 Aug 2014, p.108]

Geoff Berkshire

Jul 30, 2014

The Quest doesn’t entirely dodge the obvious potential for cheese, but the surprisingly impressive production values help keep things on the right side of ridiculous. Read full review

Allison Keene

Aug 1, 2014

Despite a shaky start, The Quest actually becomes something interesting--or at least different--within the reality landscape. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Jul 31, 2014

The editing is kind to most of the contestants, who come off as earnest, intelligent folks looking to engage their inner heroes.... Alas, The Quest’s elimination challenge is unimaginative and the vote deliberations almost as petty as anything on “Big Brother.” Read full review

Rob Owen

Jul 30, 2014

Filmed in Austria, The Quest boasts high production values but its stated goal to populate a fictional, serialized fantasy world with reality show contestants doesn't find quite the right mix in early episodes. Read full review

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sydalexandra

Sep 19, 2014

This show is amazing and proof that there can be honor and loyalty in reality television. Although it may at first seem rough, this show is absolutely worth watching. The paladins are bright and strong, the actors are always on point and the ending is....well, lets just say its EPIC.This show is amazing and proof that there can be honor and loyalty in reality television. Although it may at first seem rough, this show is absolutely worth watching. The paladins are bright and strong, the actors are always on point and the ending is....well, lets just say its EPIC.
Another season would make it even better. Join #thequestarmy!… Expand

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quantumcat2002

Aug 15, 2014

This show is only for those who like the idea of living out a fantasy adventure. As one of those people I think it is amazing. They throw the contestants into a fantasy world with such good sets and amazing actors that it almost seems real to them. Being on the show as an actor orThis show is only for those who like the idea of living out a fantasy adventure. As one of those people I think it is amazing. They throw the contestants into a fantasy world with such good sets and amazing actors that it almost seems real to them. Being on the show as an actor or contestant would be a dream come true and it is very entertaining to watch.… Expand

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cannislupis

Sep 11, 2014

It is unique in all of TV programming. It teaches loyalty and rewards honor. It is fun and utilizes skills across all disciplines. There is no other outlet for this sort of entertainment. Even the cast is superb. This is the first realty TV show where I actually care about the fate of theIt is unique in all of TV programming. It teaches loyalty and rewards honor. It is fun and utilizes skills across all disciplines. There is no other outlet for this sort of entertainment. Even the cast is superb. This is the first realty TV show where I actually care about the fate of the cast and want to learn more about them and their stories. With a bit of advertising, perhaps cross-channel, this show could be a sensation that gets 5 or more seasons without ever growing old. I know the viewership is low but all of the ratings I have ever read praise the show and its creativity.… Expand

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aslanmane

Aug 17, 2014

I'm on the second episode and I don't know if the actors are adlib-ing but they are funny. Especially the Vizier.
After watching Whodunit last year, I guess this kind of show is easier to get into.

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player0003

Sep 19, 2014

This is a very well-made TV show. The challengers are amazingly immersed into the story and that really add the flavors to the show. The scenes are beautiful and spectacular. The crew had made this fantasy world into details. The music is nice. I really enjoy the show.

The storylineThis is a very well-made TV show. The challengers are amazingly immersed into the story and that really add the flavors to the show. The scenes are beautiful and spectacular. The crew had made this fantasy world into details. The music is nice. I really enjoy the show.

The storyline is dry, unfortunately. It's a very straightforward story that a middle school student can predict how the ending will be.

Nonetheless it's really a great show to watch.… Expand

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WestLil0

Aug 30, 2014

I'm sure the show tries to capture the imagination of a younger generation and the overall production and casting is great BUT the challenges are not interesting and some of the contestants are just a bit strange. Show doesn't deserve such a low rating but it is geared to a very specificI'm sure the show tries to capture the imagination of a younger generation and the overall production and casting is great BUT the challenges are not interesting and some of the contestants are just a bit strange. Show doesn't deserve such a low rating but it is geared to a very specific audience for sure. I just want to see how it ends.… Expand

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high90

Aug 9, 2014

Sweet Jesus this is awful. It really would make you question if they have the right hiring practices at ABC currently. How about you stop making this kind of trash, put the money you saved in an envelope and send it to HBO and we get an extra episode of game of thrones.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 31, 2014
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  S1:E10. One True Hero
  Air Date: September 11, 2014
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  S1:E9. Escape From Rana Village
  Air Date: September 11, 2014
- tbd
  S1:E8. The Dragon's Lair
  Air Date: September 4, 2014
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  S1:E7. Verlox Attacks
  Air Date: September 4, 2014
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  S1:E6. A Traitor in Sanctum
  Air Date: August 28, 2014
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  S1:E5. Under Siege
  Air Date: August 28, 2014
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  S1:E4. Battle Dome
  Air Date: August 21, 2014
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  S1:E3. Save the Queen
  Air Date: August 14, 2014
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  S1:E2. Tournament for the Queen
  Air Date: August 7, 2014
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  S1:E1. The Quest Begins
  Air Date: July 31, 2014