The Quest

I stumbled across this show somewhat on accident and I'm really glad I did. This is the best reality show and probably one of the best shows in general that I have ever seen.

The fact that it is not your typical reality show is what first piqued my interest. The show is set in a fantasy realm complete with characters and creatures that would be perfectly at home in any fantasy tale. However, twelve people are summoned from the real world to this fantasy realm to aid its citizens in defeating evil.

Another reason I really like the show is that it emphasizes positivity and the good in people. Yes, the contestants or "Paladins" as they are called are whittled down one by one as is the case in most reality shows but these "banishments" do not include much of the backstabbing and politics that seem to be inherent to so many reality shows. The Paladins seem to truly care about each other and just want to do what they believe is for the good of the Quest not worrying about their personal feelings towards each other.

I could not have been happier with this show. I can't wait for season 2+. This is the kind of show that I have been waiting for since I was a kid, and never thought it would exist. If you haven't seen it, you're behind the times and need to catch up. This is the most original idea that I have seen on TV...ever. The world has finally become more interested in the fantasy world that has captivated so many of us since childhood. This show is exciting, dramatic, fun, challenging, awesome, bad@$$, hardcore, Epic and amazing all at once. The characters interact with the contestants perfectly, and the contestants are obviously completely dedicated and immersed in the world that has been created for them. As a viewer I wanted to jump into my TV and join along in their quest, be challenged by the fates, and fight for Sanctum and the security of Everealm.

I don't watch many reality shows, but I have really enjoyed this one, largely because of the immersion of the contestants into the fantasy realm. For many of the contestants, this show is like a dream come true: getting to live in a castle, practice the medieval arts, and fight to save a kingdom.

The set design is absolutely fantastic, and there are so many wonderful pieces of costume and little details sprinkled throughout the show that really help pull in the characters and the audience.

Unfortunately, I think the acting of the most of the non-contestants is often a bit stilted, especially toward the beginning of the season. I'm about half way through, and it seems to be getting a little better.

Furthermore, the story is quite generic and unoriginal so far, but I don't think this is a bad thing so much as simply drawing from all the familiar clichés of fantasy in order to be true to the genre.

That said, the reality show aspect is written in quite well with the story, and I love how the rules are explained without breaking character at all. And I do have to say, they did an excellent job with the Fates!

Overall, a wonderful show that I hope will only get better if it continues on for more seasons!

This show is fantastic! It is extremely well cast and acted that I became so immersed in the characters, the quest itself, the plot and subplots that I, at times, completely forgot that it was a reality show. The Quest is more like a TV show that actually left you with a cliffhanger at the end of season 1. The Paladins were charged with tasks to complete to continue on the quest to save the Queen and her kingdom. The makeup, costumes and special effects help you to completely believe you are in this magical world with the Paladins, the Queen and her great general! Hopefully The Quest will have many many more seasons. Love this show it's great!

Just clicked on the show to see what it was about and became absorbed by the story. I could see the participants grow in their characters from episode to episode. What I enjoyed the most was the relationships that grew in such a real and positive way. It wasn't over the top or manipulative like so many reality shows. The end reward wasn't the big dollars but the noble achievement of becoming a hero.

Combining the storyline and plot in this fantasy world with the realism of being a reality show from episode to episode worked so well. The acting of the lead characters blended so well bringing life to the story. Bravo for the whole production and would love to see another season