Treasure Hunters
NBC | Release Date: June 18, 2006
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
41
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
4
Negative:
7

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
38
Chicago Sun-TimesDoug Elfman
Season 1 Review: The problem with "Treasure Hunters" is the same problem with "Amazing Race": It just feels like all the competing teams are spinning their wheels by solving clues. Read full review
30
The Hollywood ReporterBarry Garron
Season 1 Review: It is obvious in just the first few minutes who the real winners are -- members of the NBC sales department. Collectively, they have taken product placement to new and annoying heights. Read full review
30
The New York TimesVirginia Heffernan
Season 1 Review: "Treasure Hunters" is too flimsy a pillar to help structure NBC's reality-television future. Read full review
20
NewsdayVerne Gay
Season 1 Review: Because so many viewers will have seen this kind of reality show before, their minds may start to wander by the second commercial break. Read full review
20
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRob Owen
Season 1 Review: Dull and plodding, "Hunters" is no reality TV treasure. Read full review
20
VarietyBrian Lowry
Season 1 Review: The racing around adds up to a chaotic bore without a hint of originality, as well as the most confusing set of rules for a reality show since the first season of "The Mole." Read full review
20
Boston GlobeMatthew Gilbert
Season 1 Review: "Treasure Hunters" is slickly annoying right off the bat. Read full review
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