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The Crystal Maze 1990

★ 7.7/10 Reality 6 seasons · 78 eps Ended
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What is The Crystal Maze?

The Crystal Maze is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Reality.

Type
TV series
Year
1990
Status
Ended
Episodes
78
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Feb 15, 1990
Networks
Channel 4
Genres
Reality
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80 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.1/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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The Crystal Maze is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Reality. Produced and broadcast by Channel 4. Current status: Ended. Spans 6 seasons and 78 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“Six contestants race through themed zones to collect time crystals for a final dome challenge.”

Reasons to watch
  • Team-based physical and mental challenges
  • Varied themed zones keep each game fresh
  • High‑stakes final dome adds excitement
Keep in mind
  • Relies heavily on game mechanics rather than character development
  • Limited narrative continuity across episodes

Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced team competitions and inventive puzzle rooms.

The show is family‑friendly, with no graphic violence or mature themes.

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Mytharc (15): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (50): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Season 5 · 13 episodes
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What is the main goal for contestants on the show?

Teams aim to win time crystals by completing challenges in each zone.

How many contestants participate in each episode?

Each episode features a team of six contestants.

What do time crystals provide?

Each crystal grants five seconds of time inside the Crystal Dome for the final challenge.

What is the Crystal Dome?

It is the centrepiece of the maze where contestants use their earned time for a final challenge.

When did the original series originally air?

The series aired on Channel 4 from 15 February 1990 to 10 August 1995.

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