The Crystal Maze

2017 – 2020Show8 seasons42 episodes

63
DecentGoodWatch score
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A team of intrepid contestants tackle a series of ingenious games and fiendish challenges in a giant fantasy world, with the aim of collecting as many crystals as possible to win a prize in the Crystal Dome.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for tears, brutality or scares.

Shows with

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

June 23, 2017 · December 31, 2020 · Ended

First aired
June 23, 2017
Last aired
December 31, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 42 episodes
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Fortune Teller, Linked List Clue Methodology, Jolly Roger +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Crystal Maze?"

Questions about The Crystal Maze

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Crystal Maze?

In the United States, The Crystal Maze streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Crystal Maze worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63.

Is The Crystal Maze okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Crystal Maze?

32 h

About 32 hours: 42 episodes in 8 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2020.

Can I half-watch The Crystal Maze?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Crystal Maze?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Crystal Maze use?

Fortune TellerLinked List Clue MethodologyJolly RogerCamera AbuseMessy HairComedic SpankingThe Computer Is Your FriendSafety Gear Is CowardlyZeerustSpell My Name With An SLampshade HangingBeeping Computersand 116 more

TV Tropes lists 128 tropes for it, including Fortune Teller, Linked List Clue Methodology, and Jolly Roger.