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Treasure Hunters
EMAILPRINTSERIES: NBC, Monday 9:00p (60 minutes)
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 13 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 47 votes
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Show Info
Genre(s): Reality (Competitive)
First Air Date: June 18, 2006
Summary
Starring Laird Macintosh (host)
Ten teams of three travel around the country in search of clues that lead to a "hidden treasure" in this Amazing Race-esque (in concept, not in execution) reality competition.
Episode Guide & More Info: More about this show at TV.com
Also On The Web: Official Show Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Miami HeraldGlenn Garvin
Just think of all the stolen ideas as a public works program for Hollywood lawyers and stick to the action on-screen, which is quite entertaining.
Read Full Review >People WeeklyTom Gliatto
[Viewers] may get a kick out of the mix of adrenaline and murk. [26 Jun 2006, p.41]
Los Angeles TimesRobert Lloyd
An ideal summer entertainment for armchair travelers.
Read Full Review >Entertainment WeeklyWhitney Pastorek
It's just an Amazing Race knockoff. [16 Jun 2006, p.72]
New York PostLinda Stasi
The format is so complicated and the contestants so unappealing that the show misses the mark.
Read Full Review >SalonHeather Havrilesky
If you've only watched a few episodes of ["The Amazing Race"] but never really appreciated its ability to amaze, tune in for an episode of "Treasure Hunters" and you'll begin to understand just how high "TAR" has set the bar.
Read Full Review >Chicago Sun-TimesDoug Elfman
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 >Hollywood ReporterBarry Garron
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 >The New York TimesVirginia Heffernan
"Treasure Hunters" is too flimsy a pillar to help structure NBC's reality-television future.
Read Full Review >Boston GlobeMatthew Gilbert
"Treasure Hunters" is slickly annoying right off the bat.
Read Full Review >NewsdayVerne Gay
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 >Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRob Owen
Dull and plodding, "Hunters" is no reality TV treasure.
Read Full Review >VarietyBrian Lowry
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 >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this show is 5.8 (out of 10) based on 47 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
kelly t gave it a10:
i thought treasure hunters was one of the best reality shows out there. it was even educational and made me want to learn more about american history. season two better be coming!
John M gave it a9:
I thought this show was fresh in the "Reality" aspect. It at least for the viewers, brought intrique into history. The using logic for solving clues was refreshing. It beats Reality shows, that people watch like Big Brother, that have no plots whatsoever other than to coexist for a few months and drize each other crazy, or Survivor, Lets see how long we can starve, try to start a fire, and eat vile things for money. I think people turn to those type shows to watch the pure moronic souls complain each week, when they signed up knowing full well what was in store. It should be renamed Who is the Morons This Time? At least Treasure Hunters provided some entertainment with knowlege. Only downfall was the finale episode that was live.
Al S gave it a9:
Enjoyed it alot. Hope to see episode 2 soon.
Jeremy W gave it a7:
I felt this was an entertaining show. I enjoyed the puzzles and seeing teams use their brains to unravel them, instead of just using physical challenges like so many shows. It was well-paced. The one big fix for next season: Get rid of stiff old Laird. He was ok on the phone, but the live show was awful.
Crystal R gave it a10:
I loev this show
MJ HARVEY gave it a4:
This show failed to engage the viewer and left no suspense. All too often the teams seemed to get help from off camera when they were struggling to find the clue / hidden chambers.It would have been better to have less teams and focus on the puzzle solving. IF it does come back it needs revamping and a new host.
Ray gave it a1:
Boring, boring, boring. Production was terrible and the host was terrible. The teams were cliches and not fun to watch at all. Please do not bring this travesty back. Did I mention how boring it was?
