Lightning

Name: Lightning
Genre: Game-Show
Released: 2021-01-25
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Zoe Lyons

TV Series
2021–2022
30m

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

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Six challengers compete across six rounds answering quick-fire questions as they attempt to avoid a ruthless spotlight patrolling the studio and eliminating contestants. Quiz show/game show ... Read allSix challengers compete across six rounds answering quick-fire questions as they attempt to avoid a ruthless spotlight patrolling the studio and eliminating contestants. Quiz show/game show mash-up hosted by Zoe Lyons.Six challengers compete across six rounds answering quick-fire questions as they attempt to avoid a ruthless spotlight patrolling the studio and eliminating contestants. Quiz show/game show mash-up hosted by Zoe Lyons.

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- Zoe Lyons

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

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- Zoe Lyons

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• 2021–2022

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10kykylelam

An emotional journey

From the struggles of Finbar and dexterity of Grace to the hobbles of Lesley, the viewer is taken on a rollercoaster of emotions. The series leaves only one question unanswered: will Sally ever return?!

3shanarn-62740

Could be great, but is so bad it's almost funny

Let me start with the positives: I like Zoe Lyons and the format could work. That's the good out of the way. The issues here are that it's presented in an almost spoof, Smashy & Nicey (remember them) kind of way. The explanations are lengthy, delivery insincere and scripted links seem to be written by a linguistically challenged 7 year old ("this round is 2 minutes" errrr, maybe "takes 2 minutes" or "is 2 minutes long"). Some decent production, allowing Zoe to speak and stand freely and not turn side on cheesily to the camera would go a long way to improving a show that has undoubted potential.

2djbethell-746-488986

It really doesn't work on any level.

Love Zoe Lyons but I don't understand why she's on this show as her comedic talent is devoid on this show, and she makes a rather dull, constantly grinning compare. Where is her wonderful sarcasm?

Give her a proper show where she can shine. This is just another common or garden show with little to grab any interest.

1ukstevej

Quite possibly the worst quiz show ever

Where to start? Zoe Lyons clearly can't do unscripted stuff - her conversations with contestants are painful, and her reading of the questions is far too slow. The contestants? Err, those in series 1 were not exactly blessed with a surfeit of general knowledge, were they? And at least let them change their clothes for each episode.

9geranium-33450

Great fun!

This is a pacy game show with six different elimination rounds, including a physical challenge. The host is the excellent comedian Zoe Lyons and she brings humour and banter to the show without ever being cruel to the contestants. It's an exciting format. A very enjoyable and fun show to watch.

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On Tuesday, 21st June 2022, comedian Zoe Lyons posted on Twitter announcing that the fast paced quiz show would not be returning for a third series. The BBC confirmed that "Lightning has had two great series but we need to make room for new opportunities. We'd like to thank Zoe and the team for all their hard work."