Overview

• The British reality competition, hosted by David Tennant as 'The Creator,' premiered on April 30, 2025, on ITV1 and ITVX.
• Adapted from South Korea's acclaimed series 'The Genius,' the show features 11 contestants competing in strategy-based games for a cash prize of up to £50,000.
• Viewers and critics have widely criticized the show’s convoluted rules, with many expressing confusion on social media after the first episode aired.
• Overnight ratings revealed 1.2 million viewers tuned in for the premiere, significantly below the time slot's average performance.
• While some praised the show’s intellectual premise, others compared it unfavorably to simpler, more engaging formats like 'The Traitors.'