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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6.4/10

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- Zoe Lyons

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• 2021–2022

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9kofikat

Great Stuff

Probably one of the best game shows I've seen. Has a bit of everything - general knowledge, physical challenge and spelling. Only thing I can fault it for is that the host will say 'tomorrow' but it is obviously the same day as their clothes don't change.

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.

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?!

8Sleepin_Dragon

Very good indeed.

I foolishly didn't watch it when it started, as the recent BBC game shows have been pretty awful to say the least, Lingo for example, however, this one is actually really good.

This has a bit of pace, a bit of energy, and the countdown timers make for an exciting challenge. I really like Lyons as a presenter, she's funny and smart.

Definitely worth your time. 8/10.

10nialldavies-02652

The Best Gameshow Ever?

Such a great show. Great host, great contestants, great questions, great format - also, watching the show makes time go slower because so many rounds are fit into 30 minutes and every single second is tense! My only gripe is the unimaginative naming of the epic physical challenges, but that doesn't stop this show being awarded a 10/10 from me!

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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."