The Quest

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 31, 2014
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
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  1. 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 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.
  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 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, perhapsIt 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
  3. 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 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!
  4. player0003
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    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 storyline is dry, unfortunately. It's a very straightforward story that a middle school student can predict    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 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
  5. aslanmane
    Aug 17, 2014
    8
    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.
  6. theblueturtle
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Although I am not big into fantasy, I can totally appreciate what this experience was like for the contestants and the blend of reality tv game show and scripted story worked just fine for me. I really appreciated how committed the actors were to their roles. What most impressed me, though, was how the contestants became fully immersed in the settings and the story-line to the point youAlthough I am not big into fantasy, I can totally appreciate what this experience was like for the contestants and the blend of reality tv game show and scripted story worked just fine for me. I really appreciated how committed the actors were to their roles. What most impressed me, though, was how the contestants became fully immersed in the settings and the story-line to the point you could almost tell when this "fantasy" did become Reality for them. Although I actually laughed at times for how far that went, I found it very entertaining! I can see this show evolving considerably as all the foundations are there on which to build! Bravo!… Expand

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.”
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  3. 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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