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Season 1 – Karma

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Sixteen young contestants must solve puzzles and overcome physical challenges while obeying the laws of karma.

Critics Reviews

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Jason Flatt But Why Tho? A Geek Community 01/23/2023
Karma doesn’t get everything right, but it’s also a reality show. Michelle had to learn much of what she was doing on the fly and its clear that she grew better and better at fulfilling her role and working with the teens as the show went on. Go to Full Review Ashley Moulton Common Sense Media 07/14/2020
4/5
Doing good pays off in super-positive teen competition show. Go to Full Review Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred 06/29/2020
Karma has gathered an eclectic and charming group of teenagers in the Sierras for a game that has lofty ambitions, but which actually has some of the worst reality TV game design I've ever seen Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 06/19/2020
The idea that karma is part of the competition makes it immediately interesting. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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08/20/2020 This show is just not good. The editing makes it difficult to connect. The host is uncharismatic and does not command any presence. Most of the contestants show little to no effort in fairly simple challenges. The contestants are also fairly illogical and are not entertaining to watch strategically. From a social experiment perspective this show has promise, but it leans to heavily into the drama and its title "Karma". One contestant, Ilya, said that she did not want to be defined by her religion and prove how tough she was, but at every turn references "her scarf" and her religion. It feels so forced, partially because none of the other contestants mention their background, ethnic or otherwise. The "Cave of Karma" also presents an aspect of the game with no strategy or challenge involved, just pure luck decides whether or not you stay, fairly boring to the viewer. This show would benefit from a more Survivor-like format with less story structure, more complex challenges, and no pairs. It could also gain from adding a new or second host, choosing kids closer in age, and slightly older, as well as a different environment. The generic forest setting is fairly bland, especially in comparison to Survivor's beautiful Fiji backdrop. Some development, changes in production priorities could make this show a strong competitor in the teen/reality/vaguely sexist/angst/drama genre See more Read all reviews
Karma — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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J.D. Roth

Creator

Scooter Braun

Creator

Michelle Khare

Host

J.D. Roth

Executive Producer

Adam Greener

Executive Producer

Sara Hansemenn

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 18, 2020 Karma Works in Mysterious Ways Teens compete in challenges that will test their mind, body and spirit; after settling into their cabins and getting to know one another, they compete in a high-stakes "Plank Walk" to secure their spot in the competition and their shot at $50,000. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 18, 2020 Enter the Cave of Karma A surprise departure leads to a shocking return; alliances begin to form as the Orange and Green teams struggle with the consequences of their past actions; two teams are sent to the "Cave of Karma." Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 18, 2020 The Setup Teams begin to doubt a contestant's trustworthiness and hatch a plan that could generate some bad karma; at a challenge that tests their strength as duos, the players end up dangling on the edge for a win that comes with an extra incentive. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 18, 2020 Love Is in the Air Love is in the air, and it may cloud the players' judgement; after a challenge requiring both strength and smarts, the teams contemplate whether to level the playing field for those entering the "Cave of Karma," where a showdown takes place. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 18, 2020 That's Bad Karma As the power dynamics between the teams start to shift, the players are faced with a challenge that requires a leap of faith in the name of teamwork; strategy takes center stage in deciding who gets karma coins and how the game is played in the Cave. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 18, 2020 The Final Four As the final four teams face a challenge of mind over body, one team experiencing some serious self-doubt ends up with all the power; before the nail-biting conclusion, it's time for a super sweet surprise. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 18, 2020 This. Is. Karma! With only three teams remaining, there's nowhere left to hide; hungry for a win, players paddle their way to a coveted place in the finals; before a dramatic trip to the Cave, the teens face a twist that could give one team the upper hand. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 18, 2020 Big Finish The last two teams must summon all their strength, smarts, and confidence as they enter the "Cave of Karma" one final time. Details

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Karma — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
J.D. Roth, Scooter Braun
Executive Producer
J.D. Roth, Adam Greener, Sara Hansemenn, Fred Pichel
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 18, 2020