
Prank Encounters
Seen it?2019 | 2 seasons | 25 min | Reality, Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With rough reviews, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 6 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Monstrous frights meet hilarious reveals on this hidden-camera prank show as real people become the stars of their own full-blown horror movie.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
Mostly negative reviews
- AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Monday Morning Maybe. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12019 · 8 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday
- Season 22021 · 7 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
- Gaten MatarazzoSelf - Host