The Quest

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 31, 2014
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Clark Collis
    Jul 18, 2014
    67
    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]
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Allison Keene
    Aug 1, 2014
    60
    Despite a shaky start, The Quest actually becomes something interesting--or at least different--within the reality landscape.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Geoff Berkshire
    Jul 30, 2014
    60
    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.
  5. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Jul 31, 2014
    58
    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.”
  6. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jul 30, 2014
    50
    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.

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User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 4 out of 20
  1. sydalexandra
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    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 isThis 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!    … Full Review »
  2. cannislupis
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    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 noIt 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.… Full Review »
  3. quantumcat2002
    Aug 15, 2014
    10
    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 throwThis 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.… Full Review »
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