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Endurance (The Hub)

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Negativity invades kids' take on Survivor.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this reality show for kids features teen duos who face off against each other in physical and mental challenges. Teams who lose the battles are sent home at the end of each episode, and on-camera interviews can get a bit nasty with finger-pointing, gossip, and questioning of other contestants' tactics. Just like its obvious inspiration, Survivor, while the show celebrates physical strength, mental stamina, and strategic teamwork, it also devotes a disproportionate amount of camera time to the contestants' personality conflicts and shaky alliances. Suspense and drama make the show hard to turn off, but the negativity is best filtered by a parent.

Positive messages: Contestants work in teams of two and must display traits like courage, perseverance, and trust to succeed. Although contestants are usually supportive of one another, there's occasionally some back-biting among the groups, as well as gripe sessions for the camera. Some bad sportsmanship as well.
Violence & scariness: Not applicable.
Sexy stuff: Some mild flirting among contestants.
Language: "Kick butt" is as bad as it gets, and even that's rare.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about the concept of sportsmanship. What makes a good loser/winner? After a loss, how do you feel about yourself and your competitor? Is it more important to win or to try your best? What type of behavior are we teaching kids by having them compete on reality television? Does this show make your kids want to be on TV?

What's the story?

What's the story?
ENDURANCE is a kids' reality show that plays out like a combination of genre icons Survivor and Fear Factor -- complete with an isolated locale, primitive living quarters, tasks that challenge players both physically and mentally, and alliances that dissolve as quickly as they're built. The 20 teen contestants, who hail from all over the United States, are divided into pairs of one boy and one girl. The resulting 10 teams compete in tasks designed to test their strength, stamina, and determination; the winners collect game pieces (12 in all), while one team is eliminated at the end of each episode. In trademark reality TV fashion, the culmination of each episode is dedicated to interviews with the most recently eliminated players. These, too, often take a negative spin, lingering on the teens' self-pity and resentment so much that it's sometimes hard to watch.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Kids and parents alike will enjoy watching the challenges and getting caught up in the often-suspenseful drama. Reversals of fortune are common and add to the tension, and there's a genuine fascination in watching ordinary people react to pressure. But the show's tendency to play up the competitive (and often strained) relationships among the teens is a disappointing note in an otherwise enjoyable package. Contestants reveal on-again, off-again alliances; partners squabble and betray each other; and players accuse one another of unfair tactics and favoritism.

While the challenges are designed to reward teamwork, the cameras hone in on individual players during "confessionals" that encourage complaints and criticism among the teens. And although both the action and the drama offered by Endurance can be addictive, parents may question whether the positive aspects of the competition are outweighed by the sensationalized negativity.

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TV Details
TV Rating: TV-Y7
Network: The Hub
Cast: J.D. Roth
Genre: Reality TV
Where to watch: The Hub
This review was written by Emily Ashby
 
 

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gospurs57
adult
 
One of the few reality shows just for kids
Don't be set off by bad reviews; this reality show is appropriate for kids 8+. It has elements of "Survivor" and "The Mole" since contestants participate in numerous physical and mental challenges. Unlike both shows, "Endurance" has no highly objectionable content, which is rare for adventure reality shows. As of now, "Endurance" has been cancelled and episodes are available on YouTube.
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weare0net0night
teen, 18 years old
 
I love this show!
This show is very entertaining for kids my age. But sometimes my dad will watch it with me and he loves it too. I definitly recomend this show for all ages.
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musiccrazy101
teen, 15 years old
 
Very Entertaining and Fun to watch!
I love this show, it's so fun to watch!
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MovieReviewz
teen, 17 years old
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I LOVE Endurance! It's a great show and I've always wanted to audition, but it's over :(
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MacJ5
teen, 16 years old
 
The Greatest Show on Earth!!!
I started watching this show when I was 7 years old and I'm still watching it now!!! There are some parts where the players "like" each other, but that's human nature right??? It's the teenage version of "Survivor" obviously. The host might get on your nerves a little, and some seasons are better than others. The top 3 season recommendations from me are E1 for the drama, E3 for the confusing alliances, and E5 another dramatic season. Anyhow, this show is AMAZING!!!
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Peace34
adult
 
Endurance Has Changed
Seems the show's producer's are more interested in turning the kids against each other than just friendly competition and the host edges on fights rather than helping the kids to work things out. Too much cleavage showing of buttocks.
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hayleyluv84
kid, 12 years old
9
 
I love it!
I love this show and I would record it and watch it over and over! I wanted to audition but these buttholes decided to replace it with the hub (not really that good, I only like family game night) but I still have some recorded!
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RubberSoul
teen, 16 years old
5
 
Perfect show
I used to love this show. I can't wantch it anymore, because I don't have the channel anymore. It is filled with drama, and this is why it is so interesting. I loved the season when the purple team and the green team made an alliance, since the girls were friends.
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e5blue
teen, 16 years old
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This is the best show that any teen can watch. Instead of filling my head with violence sex language and soo much more i get to see real Teenagers just being teens, getting there competitive faces on and really learning about themselves. I miss it and can't belive they even considered cancelling it. I only have one more chance to Audition they must save this show!
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babushka_blond
adult
 
A Good Show
This show is very nice--- a toned down, kid version of Survivor. The challenges are fascinating, and the whole plot line is very different than Survivor, making it a unique show that's good for kids.
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musicfan789
teen, 14 years old
8
 
the best
I luv endurance i think it is like the best show and they dont ever say bad words i love the awesome show
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supercookiejar
teen, 13 years old
8
 
I hate it
its very bad and dumb and a kid versoin of survivor
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