Create the Escape

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  • 2021
  • 1 Season
  • 7.2  (11)

Create the Escape is an innovative and enjoyable reality television show exclusively available on Peacock, a streaming service from NBCUniversal. First airing in 2021, the show introduces audiences to the world of escape rooms, but instead of just solving puzzles as one would typically expect, the panel of participants on the show are challenged to devise their own complex, immersive escape rooms. This show successfully elevates the traditional concept of escape rooms to a whole new level by giving it a creative twist, making it unique and considerably suspenseful.

The format of the show is designed to entertain both the contestants participating in it and the viewers at home. Each episode shines the spotlight on a team of three contestants who are tasked with designing and creating their very own escape room. The participants, often friends or family members, bring their collective imaginations, artistic flair and technical skills to the table, crafting an intriguing narrative along with a series of puzzles, activities, and hidden clues that aspiring escape room enthusiasts must navigate.

What makes Create the Escape especially engaging is its interactive nature. It's not only the contestants who are engaged in the competition. As viewers follow along with the design process, they too are privy to the challenges faced, the thought processes involved and the inevitable exhilaration when their plan comes together. The show encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills while promoting collaboration and teamwork among the participants.

Adding an extra element of intrigue, each team is also given a surprise theme that they must incorporate into their escape room creation. From eerie haunted houses to exciting futuristic worlds, this element provides a thrilling touch of unpredictability that keeps both contestants and audiences guessing. The contestants are also provided with a house filled with supplies to build their escape rooms, encouraging them to use these resources in unique and inventive ways, keeping the audience guessing about how each item might be used.

Once everything has been meticulously set up and decorated, an opposing group of contestants is brought in. They are tasked with navigating their way through the newly minted escape room, attempting to solve all the puzzles and make their way out in the allotted time frame. It's a fun, high-stake challenge that allows the creators to see if their room stands up to the test.

At the heart of Create the Escape is the dynamic host, who brings an entertaining mix of encouragement and good-natured humor. They guide the participants on their journey, liaises with them during the planning and building process, and they also share the tension and excitement as the opposing team battles their way through the intricately designed escape room.

Create the Escape integrates elements of home-makeover shows, game shows, and reality shows into its format, adding a unique spin that is both entertaining and engaging. It's a charming blend of creativity, strategy, collaboration, and competition that celebrates the art of storytelling, puzzle-making, and problem-solving in the most thrilling way possible.

This show appeals to a wide range of viewers - from puzzle enthusiasts to those who relish unraveling a mystery, and from fans of reality TV shows to those who love witnessing the creative process in action. It's also a great watch for families, offering a healthy dose of fun, adventure, and spirited competition, all while promoting themes of teamwork and creativity.

In sum, Create the Escape is a distinct blend of reality competition and design show that is as diverse as the escape rooms it creates. The simple premise cleverly evolves into an engaging experience as teams strategize, design, build and compete against one another, creating an entertaining spectacle that’s full of suspense and excitement.

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Seasons
Escape from Planet Goopiter
11. Escape from Planet Goopiter
October 7, 2021
Two sibling pairs create an outer space escape room that their parents must solve in 30 minutes.
Escape from Barnacle Booty
10. Escape from Barnacle Booty
October 7, 2021
Parents have 30 minutes to solve a pirate ship escape room built by their four children.
Escape from Dr. Rotten's Vault
9. Escape from Dr. Rotten's Vault
October 7, 2021
Two sibling pairs create a superhero escape room their parents must solve in 30 minutes.
Escape from Queen Hasina's Tomb
8. Escape from Queen Hasina's Tomb
October 7, 2021
Parents must solve an ancient Egyptian escape room designed by their kids and their best friends.
Escape from the Great Boltini's Funhouse
7. Escape from the Great Boltini's Funhouse
October 7, 2021
Three moms have 30 minutes to solve a carnival escape room built by their children.
Escape from the Gold Car Express
6. Escape from the Gold Car Express
October 7, 2021
A family has 30 minutes to solve a train-themed escape room built by four cousins.
Escape from Flight AI-2050
5. Escape from Flight AI-2050
October 7, 2021
Three siblings create an airplane escape room their family must solve in 30 minutes.
Escape Time Date 670.851
4. Escape Time Date 670.851
October 7, 2021
Two sibling pairs create a time machine escape room that their moms must solve in 30 minutes.
Escape from Submarine Voyager
3. Escape from Submarine Voyager
October 7, 2021
Parents must solve a submarine escape room built by teen brothers and their friend.
Escape from Spiritdale High
2. Escape from Spiritdale High
October 7, 2021
Two sibling pairs create a haunted escape room that their parents must solve in 30 minutes.
Escape from the Enchanted Woods
1. Escape from the Enchanted Woods
October 7, 2021
Parents have 30 minutes to solve a forest escape room created by two pairs of siblings.
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  • Premiere Date
    October 7, 2021
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (11)
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