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Over the years, we have seen the sets for TV game shows become more automated. The availability of smart walls, and now floors, has changed the genre. This game show uses a 9X9 grid to create 81 spaces on the floor, each occupied by a contestant. Players randomly selected, get to challenge adjoining players. The concept of 81 players battling for a grand prize of $250,000 is appealing. Each player has a category of expertise, and when you challenge someone, you must play in their category.

A challenge consists of a head-to-head matchup, but players play against the clock. Each gets 45 seconds of time, and they take turns trying to identify items that flash on a screen. If your clock runs down first, you lose and the conqueror gets your space on the floor.

Besides the big prize going to the person who wins the 80th match, $20,000 is awarded to the player who occupies the most space on the floor at the end of each episode.

There are various strategies at play. Do you challenge someone in their category of expertise or wait for someone to challenge you? If you challenge someone and win, you assume their category. Do you like that category? If you challenge someone, your clock begins counting down first. Do you want to lay low and use the time between episodes to bone up on your new category?

In the first two episodes, they played 7 or 8 matches and the choices became more complex as the game went on. As for the matchups, they are entertaining.

Wow! What a great new show which commences with having.a welcomed 81 contestants stand on a floor grid with each contestant owning their specific category which varies from bugs, to cereals, to technology categories and anything else that can be categorized which is basically unlimited.

The Floor which uses two contestants to battle against each other with one contestant winning their opponents share of the grid floor. Strategically the viewing audience can witness how one or more contestants may become vulnerable as grid spaces are won or lost and the contestant who wins the most grid spaces during the weekly game also wins a $20,000.00 prize with the last (wo)man standing winning the Grand prize of $250,000.00.

Mathematically speaking we can see that the weekly prize value of $20,000.00 and the Grand prize value of $250,000.00 which will take several weeks to eventually be awarded indicates that this game show is not about the producers giving away millions of dollars or neither cars or luxury vacations. No, this game show is more about a competitive game show where the audience can play along guessing as the two contestants battle each other to win the other contestants grid(s) that they currently own. The two battling contestants start off with a thirty (30) second clock which only descends with a wrong answer, and a three (3) second penalty if a contestant passes on a clue. The contestant whose clock goes from 30 to 0 seconds first loses their match and sent packing home.

If you win you continue, and if you lose you go home. The host is well known film and Tv personality. Rob Lowe who takes a backstage to the contestants whose backgrounds are as diverse as the catgories they are competing for. This game is like Jeopardy with its categories but on steroids since Jeopardy has three (3) contestants and The Floor commences each new game with eighty one (81) contestants.

I give this new and exciting game show a perfect 10 IMDb rating and it's been a long time since.a successful game show such as Jeopardy, Let's Make a Deal, and/or. The Price Is Right came along.

If you are looking for a new game show to watch, you might want to check out The Floor on Fox. The show, hosted by the charming Rob Lowe, is a clever and exciting competition that tests the contestants' knowledge and strategy on a variety of topics. The show's format is simple but effective: each contestant claims expertise in a certain topic, such as "Dogs," "80s TV," or "Nepo Babies." They then face off in duels, where they have to identify items from images or fill in the blanks. The catch is that they only have 45 seconds on their clock, and the only way to stop it is to answer correctly. The winner of the duel takes over the loser's space on the floor, a 9x9 grid where they stand. The goal is to expand their territory and eliminate their opponents. The last contestant standing wins $250,000, and the contestant with the most squares at the end of each episode wins $20,000.

The Floor is a game show that keeps you on the edge of your seat, as you watch the contestants try to outsmart and outguess each other. The duels are fast and fun, with clues ranging from easy to hard, and topics from obscure to popular. The show also adds some elements of reality TV, as the contestants interact with each other and reveal their personalities and strategies in side interviews. The host, Rob Lowe, adds some humor and charisma to the show, as he comments on the duels and chats with the contestants.

The Floor is a game show that is both entertaining and educational, as you learn new facts and trivia along the way. It is also a game show that is different from the typical ones, as it uses visual clues and a unique scoring system. The Floor is a game show that is worth watching, as it offers a fresh and fun twist to the genre.

I absolutely love the concept. Yes, Rob Lowe may be phoning it in, but he's still better than most modern hosts (except Higgins). People complain about the pace, but I think it's perfect. Great balance of down time to game time. I hate too much interview time for contestants, but this show doesn't do that.

I agree about the "Randomizer" not being as random as they try to portray, but that's what you should expect. All entertainment has a goal to entertain. Not mad about that.

When it comes to game shows, I care about a fun watch that I can engage in. That's this show. Can't wait for the next episode.

I really like this show, rob lowe is okay as a host, could be someone else, but not bad. I think one of the things they could do is when they pass a clue they could pause the clock. I like the strategy of the game. The colors are bright and I like how there is so many different categories, I love trivia. I think there are a lot of different kinds of people on the show I like the variety. It's got good vibes. I wonder how they choose their contestants. I want this to be a good review and I'm trying to use up all the space 😂 I dont have any spoilers I think if you love trivia you would like this game show.

Waited to make a review till the season was fully complete and man it did not disappoint! A fun concept with everyone having a topic they know best in and battling it out with others and their expert topic is a fun and refreshing new concept!

It's also really intriguing the contestants take the others topic if they beat them as well making it difficult or similar advantage in their favor!

The contestants they had were all great and different and added to the excitement that this show had

I wasn't a fan of the winner of season 1 but it doesn't take away to such a fun show and something reality TV/Game shows have been desperately needing.

As in every trivia game, it is always fun to test your own skills and knowledge at home with your family against the contestants.

The premise is interesting in an overall outlook. But when you actually see the show, you find that it is less about skill and more about luck, random chance, and uneven rules.

I summarize and suggest some changes which could really add to the show's potential:

1) Contestants who excel and win several games in a row should be «saved» for the final round. In this way, you make sure the final will be exciting and batlled among the very two, three or four best. To watch a poor contestant who is called for duty just in the last round and wins it all is very disappointing and anti-climactic.

2) A failed answer by a contestant should be transfered to the opponent, that is, a pass or fail would be 'inherited' by the other, just as you inherit categories. This makes chances more even every time a difficult item is shown in the screen.

3) The required level of specification is uneven and unfair across categories. In some matches, just the last name is enough, but in others, a detailed and full compound answer is needed for the answer to be validated. Arbitrary criteria should be rectified to make matches fairer.

4) Also the level of difficulty across categories is uneven. Some involve the easiest images of everyday items (a spoon, a notebook, traffic lights), and other categories have a different kind of prompt which makes them quite more difficult, such as showing Shakespeare's quotes to guess the name of the work. This might be interesting but it is not fair and suggests suspicion of rigged hands.

5) Finally, all the «scripted» short remarks by the contestants, shown between matches as fillers, sound fake, and they put viewers off instead of creating expectation or interest. Less is more, in this case.

Rob Lowe is okay. Not smashingly good or epoch-making, but fulfills the role well enough.

In short, the show is promising and basically good, but I expect more changes and adjustments in next seasons.

The game play itself seems very interesting and different from most other game shows.

However, the format of the show was mind-numbingly long and drawn out. As typical for most shows nowadays, they inserted too much dialogue in between the question rounds along with unnecessary sound effects and graphics. I franky got bored. Thankfully I recorded it, so I could just fast forward through all the ridiculous drivel.

If they want people to stay tuned, they need to replace all the manufactured drama filler content with many more rounds of questions per hour, it would make it so much more enjoyable to watch.

I do like the occasional game show, but I'm seriously surprised how much I love this show!! Rob Lowe makes a great host. Witty, charming... But that's not what makes the show, although he certainly helps. Does he ever age??

I think it's probably because of how fun it is to play along! We all play along with game shows, but this one seems so easy that you can't help yourself. You end up cheering for the contestants, partly because of how long they stay on there.

Truly engaging show that draws you in. You find yourself shouting at the contestants and then realizing how difficult it would be to be put on the spot. Either way, it's a whole lot of fun!!

This is entertaining to the max. It was frustrating at first (and turned it off 1st few episodes) cos I had no idea what was going on, who talks first and why, and why they select one person's category over the other. Once I figured it out, it's now smooth sailing so I'm glad I didn't turn it off when it played after FOX NEWS (take that, blue-haired kamala voters: LOSERS! I watch FOX NEWS!) >:-P

Didn't Rob Lowe get caught sleeping with a minor back when? (I'll ask some old fart, though I heard my mom say that, in her history!) So how did he make a comeback? Anyway, I'm glad it's not the usual bores that are Ryan Seacrest, Howie Mandell or worse: the very crass, talentless yet overused Family Feud's Harvey something or another. They've been overused, Ryan is boring, Howie is big-headed and let's not talk about the worthless one.

Rob Lowe makes the show. Glad they picked a real actor cos he's got comebacks right and left and he's quick witted (unless he's scripted). Truth be told, I've never seen him in anything and I can't stand blue haired black eyed dudes (wait...what? Nah, the opposite!) but I'll overlook it since this guy has the funny-looking markers (blue eyes with black hair) but he's talented. How did he sink so low, though? From films to game show host? Or maybe they pay him well? Well, anyway.

The show is very high energy entertaining AND not for the stupid, for a change. I like that they wear colorful outfits and that they have mics on every contestant and makes close ups on them when they speak about a new duel (behind their backs) but that feels a bit scripted. Like how did the prods /cameramen / ediors know to pick them / film them /edit them in? Was that added post prod, after they were fed lines? (We all know all reality is scripted.)

Nevertheless, this doesn't detract from the fun factor (THE FUN FACTOR! Why don't they make me a show like that and pay ME royalties, for coming up with it?!) and it's a lot of fun going thru the tension along with contestants when the 3, 2, 1 countdown happens. Of course, we viewers freeze just as much as they do, from our couch or bed or armchair. What can I say? I've nearly reached old age: memory freezes as I am now no longer 24 (had a birthday recently)!

I like Casper in S1 which I'm watching now OnDemand. Wait, why does Casper spell his name with a J? Well, anyway. Good show. Watch it, find it (after FOX NEWS, folks!) and have fun. Thank you for entertaining us with not cr4p for a change. 9/10 and I'll probably lower the score later as it (will inevitably) goes downhill.

I like game shows. I understand this concept of elimination yet the show falls flat be the end of each show. You have got to introduce some additional bonuses and/or pitfalls. Something kind of like what they had on Press Your Luck. Whammys could get you time penalties bonuses could extra time. Have one where, if you inherit a subject you are not sure about, you can force another player to swap subjects with you. Maybe add color to the randomizer and the color means rewards/penalties etc. I know this is a strategic game but a little change up would make it more interesting. Just some thoughts from someone who enjoys surprises at least in my game shows.

Been captivated by this since the first episode. Why? The unpredictable & unlimited variety of categories and the intriguing way they are shifted among the contestants. Keeps you on your toes. Also, the way the dynamics among the players develop over time can be fascinating. Some incredible bonds can be formed among them, so the rivalries can be intense and fun and almost always friendly.

Curious about something. S3E11, in the second battle, the clock didn't stop the first time the contestant said the answer "German". Has anyone heard any feedback about that? I would think some adjustment might be in order.

Either way, it is a great show, whether for trivia challenge or watching human successes and foibles.

I love this show so much but I can't stand that they brought in a multiple time Jeopardy champion "David" (who's already won over $700K on Jeopardy) to compete against all the other normal folks in season 3! It's just not even enjoyable to me, if I wanted to watch a Jeopardy champ, I'd watch "Jeopardy" lol. Please "The Floor" producers, don't do that again lol. "David" at the start of the show was almost a millionaire from Jeopardy but now he wants another $250K (plus other bragging rights I'm sure) when to the other regular people competing that money could be truly life changing. Otherwise this show is very good, esp if you love trivia like I do! It's very unique and I highly recommend watching!

I get the lights and the fun every day people playing. Not sure why we need to know the inside scoop on every player, especially the ones that lose right away. How hard would it be to move this faster and have a couple more rounds of players actually playing the game? Is it really that hard to come up with questions for this 'game'?

The premise is solid, the execution is mush. Advertisements and deep dives into people we really have no want or need to know about completely ruin what could have been a fun time for all.

I had a conversation with my wife about this show before she had seen an episode and I asked her to watch episode one and tell me what her grade would be. Her first sentence was, "When they finally played the game, I was in the other room doing something else."

The season begins decent with random people being called upon and the players having the ability to continue playing or go back to the floor. But once you get a few shows in you will realize that the entire game is flawed by design. Here are the reasons why:

The Randomizer: it picks random people, but never chooses a person twice. This gives the players along the edges and in the corners the biggest advantage because the chances of them being chosen to play are minimized. You will realize this by the time you get to the last episode as one of the contestants in the corner is chosen to go into the final round, yet she only played ONE TIME before. And there are many players that made it to the end of the season having never played a single game, yet people who played and won some 10+ games are eliminated.

Gameplay (answer correctly or pass): If a person answers the question correctly then it is the other player's turn. But if they can't answer they will pass, lose 3 seconds, and have to answer before it is their opponent's turn. Because of this, most of the winners win because their opponents couldn't answer the questions and passed too much. So it is not a game by which the player who answers the most questions or knows the most trivia will win, but a game by which the person who passes the most loses. And the person who is never called upon by the Randomizer has the biggest advantage.

The clues: Who picks the order for clues? Because it is not random. The first few clues are always the most obvious, but the clues do not become progressively harder. Randomly at times a player will receive a very hard clue, pass, receive another very hard clue, answer it, then their opponent receives an easy clue... which leads me to --

Rigging: it seems rigged. When you watch a player pass 4 times on very hard clues, only for their opponent to receive easy clues every time, it is hard to believe that the questions are completely random. Not to mention, the players were not sequestered from each other or from the internet, so they were able to fraternize and study their topic each evening. This gave the players in the latter of the season more of an advantage, and even set the stage for the possibility that some players worked together to give a specific player more of a winning chance than others. If you watch the whole season you will be left wondering why a person holding a very large portion of the floor purposely chose a topic that they knew absolutely nothing about, against an opponent that very clearly knew something about the topic, and then passed over and over until they lost, giving their opponent the win with almost zero effort

Each episode the person with the most pieces of the floor wins $20k, and the person who wins at the end takes home an additional $250k. But the last two episodes were strung together as a "season finale" instead of being two individual episodes. This seriously makes me feel like they lost so many viewers towards the end they were not able to afford to give $20k to the winner of the 2nd to the last show.

Don't read this any further if you intend on watching the entire season --- Throughout the season there are multiple players that work very hard to progress... they don't pass, they play and win huge chunks of the floor. Then they lose to a person who played just one single game. This happens a lot towards the end of the season, with the final winner being a contestant that was situated in the corner and only played one time prior. This is so flawed... she didn't deserve to win, and in all honesty it looks like she was given the win, as her opponent just stopped answering questions and passed on everything after choosing a category that he knew nothing about.

The thing I complained about the most while watching the show was the narcissistic attitudes of majority of the women on the floor. They walked and talked with ridiculous levels of arrogance. One woman dressed and acted like she was a teenager. While a grandmother even said "am I hot?" right before the game began, thinking that she would distract her opponent. All of that arrogance was a huge distraction from the gameplay.

We watched all of the season, but decided we would not watch a 2nd season if it is made. Though I highly doubt it will be made because it seems like the producers ran out of money before the 1st season concluded.