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The Crystal Maze

1990 – 1995Show6 seasons78 episodes

Reality
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A nostalgic, heartwarming reality series about pop culture and games, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, tears or big ideas.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 78 episodes · best: S1E13 "Episode #1.13" 9.1

Episodes

8.3
7.4
7.0

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Iconic British Game Show
  • High-Energy Team Challenges
  • Retro Sci-Fi Aesthetic
  • Nostalgic Comfort Viewing
  • Time-Bomb Tension
  • Family-Friendly Fun
  • Distinctive Zones & Themes
  • Cult Classic Status
  • Melodic Synth Soundtrack

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

February 15, 1990 · August 10, 1995 · Ended

First aired
February 15, 1990
Last aired
August 10, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 78 episodes
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Fashion Dissonance, Early-Installment Weirdness, Jolly Roger +9

  • Fashion Dissonance
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Jolly Roger
  • Quieter Than Silence
  • Magic Kiss
  • Beeping Computers
  • Door Slam of Rage
  • Safety Gear Is Cowardly
  • Christmas Episode
  • Genki Girl
  • Rule of Three
  • Hooking the Keys

12 of 128 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about The Crystal Maze

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Crystal Maze worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.1).

Which season of The Crystal Maze is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is Episode #1.13 (season 1, episode 13) at 9.1, and the lowest is Episode #2.1 (season 2, episode 1) at 6.2.

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?

78 h

About 78 hours: 78 episodes in 6 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1990 to 1995.

Can I half-watch The Crystal Maze?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 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 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.