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The Voice

Name: The Voice
Genre: Reality
Released: 2011-04-26
Cast: Carson Daly, Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, Riley Green

2011 | 30 seasons | Reality

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 2 Emmys and people are still talking about it, though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for most people.
The mood: Easygoing.
The pace: 30 seasons and 706 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off: Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A big time investment at 30 seasons.

The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becomes “The Voice.” The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the blind auditions, the battle rounds, the knockouts and, finally, the live performance shows.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Competition Program. Won 3 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Reality Series – Competition, Critics' Choice Real TV Awards: Best Competition Series: Talent/Variety, Critics' Choice Real TV Awards: Best Live Show. Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Producer of Competition Television. Also nominated for 1 more Critics' Choice Award. Plus 16 other awards.
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 30 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 704K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing