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Status: Ended
Network: Channel 4
Type: Reality
Rating: 7.5/10
The Crystal Maze
Overview
The Crystal Maze was a British game show, produced by Chatsworth Television and shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom between 15 February 1990 and 10 August 1995. The series is set in "The Crystal Maze", which features four different "zones" set in various periods of time and space. A team of six contestants take part in a series of challenges in order to win "time crystals". Each crystal gives the team five seconds of time inside "The Crystal Dome", the centrepiece of the maze where the contestants take part in their final challenge.
This production, originally released in 1990, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Reality series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Reality genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.5 across its 6 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Reality.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Specials
5 Episodes • Aired 1991-01-01
This season contains the Christmas Specials, one-off episodes where younger adventurers were able to traverse the Crystal Maze. Each episode was aired prior to the start of a new regular season, which provided a glimpse into the revised sets for each new series. Three episodes were hosted by Richard O'Brien, with the remaining two hosted by Ed Tudor-Pole.
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1990-02-15
Richard O'Brien swings open the doors of his Medieval castle to the would-be adventurer that dares to enter the Crystal Maze, a series of four zones from the past, present and future. The sacred time crystal is the prize for any adventurer in their quest to acquire the grand prize from the Crystal Dome.
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 1991-03-21
Richard O'Brien returns to swing open the doors of his Medieval castle to the would-be adventurers that dares to enter the Crystal Maze, a series of four zones from the past, present and future. The sacred time crystal is the prize for any adventurer in their quest to acquire the grand prize from the Crystal Dome.
Season 3
13 Episodes • Aired 1992-04-23
Richard O'Brien returns to swing open the doors of his Medieval castle to the would-be adventurers that dares to enter the Crystal Maze, a series of four zones from the past, present and future. The sacred time crystal is the prize for any adventurer in their quest to acquire the grand prize from the Crystal Dome.
Season 4
13 Episodes • Aired 1993-04-01
Richard O'Brien returns to swing open the doors for one last time to the would-be adventurers that dares to enter the Crystal Maze, a series of four zones from the past, present and future. The sacred time crystal is the prize for any adventurer in their quest to acquire the grand prize from the Crystal Dome.
