‘The Million Second Quiz’ – A New Reality Show

NBC describes their new 24/7 live competition series The Million Second Quiz as “electrifying” and “state-of-the-art” – I describe it as a series I’d never, ever voluntarily sign up for. The network is set to air the 12-day competition during primetime this fall.

According to NBC, the series will let viewers at home play the game in real-time along with the contestants.

Announcing the series, Paul Telegdy, President of Alternative and Late Night Programming at NBC Entertainment, stated: “The Million Second Quiz is a genre-redefining spectacle. It is a game, a social experiment, and a live interactive event all wrapped into a uniquely sticky entertainment experience. What is exceptional about The Million Second Quiz is that it embraces technology’s ability to allow everyone in America to actively participate and compete in a way that has never been done.”

The Plot Details:

The competition, where time equals money, will air in primetime, live from a gigantic hourglass-shaped structure in the heart of Manhattan. This hourglass will also serve as the living quarters of the reigning champions – the four players who have remained in the game the longest. They will have the opportunity to play along with the game for up to two weeks as other contestants attempt to unseat them during the primetime show.

The show will be the first fully convergent television experience, where viewers will be able to play along at home in real-time and sync to the live primetime broadcast.

The Million Second Quiz continues 24 hours a day. Contestants from all across America will be able to engage in the game with an unprecedented level of interactivity and win the chance to appear on the show in primetime.

The NBC affiliates will have the opportunity to interact live throughout the day and during the primetime show to be part of the action and showcase local contestants from their area.

The primetime show will feature nail-biting gameplay and a David vs. Goliath challenge to one of the reigning champions.

When the million seconds draw to a close, the champions will battle it out and the ultimate winner could claim an unprecedented cash prize of up to $10 million.