Legends of the Hidden Temple (2021 - 2022)

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Cast & Crew

Cristela Alonzo

Host

Scott A. Stone

Executive Producer

Marcus Fox

Executive Producer

Critic Reviews for Legends of the Hidden Temple: Season 1

Audience Reviews for Legends of the Hidden Temple: Season 1

• Jan 04, 2022

  Legend of the Hidden Temple was one of my favorite game shows when I was in elementary school. It gave young audiences an opportunity to learn about various stories (fictional or not) and the history behind the time they originated in. When I heard that a new version was coming to the CW, I was eager to see all of the new legends and myths that could be implemented. Unfortunately, it turned out to be yet another disappointing reboot. Admittedly, the show demonstrated a great deal of potential in parts. The crew managed to bring Dee Bradley Baker back to reprise his role as Olmec. The steps of knowledge segment was vastly improved in this version. The legends are now depicted in an animated comic strip format rather than through historical, artistic depictions. Finally, the titular temple itself included a new selection rooms with creative themes as well as a few beloved classics including the infamous Shrine of The Silver Monkey. However, this is where my praise ends. Although the overall quality of the titular temple was top-notch, the quantity has decreased greatly. The original temple had twelve rooms whereas the new one only has ten without the secret passages and shortcuts. This leaves contestants with only one route through the temple thus reducing the suspense. Then, there's the temple games. The original show had contestants compete for two half pendants and one full pendant in three rounds. Now, there are two rounds worth two full pendants and the occasional tie breaker. This combined with the smaller layout of the temple makes the temple guards more of a nuisance than a legitimate obstacle to success. By far the most jarring aspect of the show is the editing. The music selections are often sluggish and generic especially when compared to those of the original. Additionally, the show will often interrupt the challenges with segments of individual commentary from the hostess or contestants, thus disrupting the audience's immersion in the events. Worst of all, the temple run is often interrupted halfway through by a commercial break. There is also a less significant detail that is worth mentioning. Although this reboot is marketed as a new gameshow for adults, certain elements of the show seem more applicable to a children's show. In addition to the overly-simplified game structure, there are additions of modern slang and pop-culture references, giving the show a soon-to-be dated impression. Although "Legends of the Hidden Temple" provided a few promising signs, the negatives far outweigh the positives. Despite being marketed as a love letter to the fans of the original show, the questionable gameplay changes and dated script are more likely to alienate them. Viewers who are interested in a reboot of a popular 90s gameshow should watch Nickelodeon's "Double Dare." That show maintains a relatively similar game structure to the original and even features a brief appearance by the original host. I recommend giving this show a pass and sticking with the original series. You can watch them with a Paramount plus subscription or on Daily Motion for free.
  
• Dec 10, 2021

  Generic and does not do the original version of the show. The creators sacrificed quality to inflate the runtime, and you can see it. The only good part was Dee Bradley Baker returning as Olmec.