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By Emily Ashby
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Violent treasure hunt action series is fast-paced fun.
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Blood & Treasure
What's the Story?
In BLOOD & TREASURE, former FBI agent Danny McNamara (Matt Barr) and art thief Lexi Vaziri (Sofia Pernas) join forces to thwart a malicious terrorist named Karim Farouk (Oded Fehr), who uses stolen artifacts to fund his work. When a priceless archaeological find is blown up and an integral piece of it is discovered to be missing, Danny and Lexi are thrust into a high-stakes, globe-trotting quest for ancient treasure long thought lost. As they trail Farouk looking to settle old scores and new, Danny and Lexi must resolve their own resentments in order to work effectively against their powerful adversary.
Is It Any Good?
This lighthearted action-adventure has a copycat quality that will be noticeable to anyone who's even loosely acquainted with the Indiana Jones movies. With a debonair leading man and a whip-smart but unpredictable female sidekick, the show plays heavily on their hot-and-cold chemistry while it introduces lists of supporting characters with vacillating motives who mix things up. The historical angle of the story will be intriguing to anyone with an interest in that area, and strong performances from familiar screen faces like Michael James Shaw, John Larroquette, and Fehr help overcome the fact that the show's frequent been-there-done-that feel.
What does work to Blood & Treasure's advantage is that it's a TV series and not a feature film, thus able to capitalize on the inherent suspense that exists between episodes. Add to that the fact that the show obviously doesn't take itself too seriously (there's even an offhanded Indiana Jones reference in the first episode to set the tone) and it's clear that this isn't intended to be a cerebral workout.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Blood & Treasure differentiates between its heroes and its villains. Are they always distinguishable? Do their motives ever make you rethink what side they're on? Can good guys use questionable tactics for a good cause?
What character strengths do you see in characters like Danny? Are positive qualities like courage and determination important in the TV and movie characters you like? Can you learn just as much from poorly behaved characters as you can from those who act admirably?
Can TV and movies influence your understanding of history? Where can you turn to learn reliable facts about the topics raised in this show?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 21, 2019
- Cast : Matt Barr , Sofia Pernas , Oded Fehr
- Network : CBS
- Genre : Action
- Topics : Adventures , History
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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