TV Show Review: Run For Time: Season 3

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Rating

★★★

Duration

1 Hrs 45 Mins

Episodes

12

Drama Digest

The most chaotic and exciting reality TV survival game is back for its third season. The concept is the same, but this time there is an extra element of spice to the show. The participants must participate in a series of street survival games and must evade the hunters within a certain time limit as they make their way to a venue designated by the production crew. The objective is simple: make it to the venue and obtain all the victory coins in the process. However, if anyone gets arrested one-tenth of the victory coins are kept with the members. With a limited time as their enemy and their only hope, the participants must go about nonstop challenges and activities that will put them to the test. Packed with a star-studded cast, and games that are more extreme than previous seasons, what will happen when the participants run for time? Watch this exciting and fun show and check out all the things that will happen. The time is ticking for this group of contestants.

The Feel-Good Part

Perhaps the greatest thing about this show and why everyone keeps coming back for more is the general chaos that ensues. It is absolutely fun to see each celebrity, regardless of their field, go crazy and try their level best to win the competition. What’s even more fun is to see them interact with each other and try and escape the hunters. The hunters play an essential role in keeping the stars on their toes at all times. With a great balance of chaos, comedy, and all-around fun, it is a great show that you can watch. The range of stars this season is amazing. We have actors, singers, and more. Each with its own skill set that is completely put to the test with this series of games. No matter how you look at it, there is something you can enjoy with this show. Whether you enjoy seeing stars in awkward situations or just like seeing them, have fun and let loose.

The Disappointing Factor

Because a lot of the show is set up by production and a lot of the decisions are carried out by production there is a feeling of the show being a bit overproduced. But the show manages to get over this hurdle by delivering some great moments with its cast. Some of these games are brutal and if you do not like to see your favorites look and get embarrassed then this show is not for you. But even with the tense nature of this game, it is all great fun and you can see that all the participants enjoy it.

In-Depth Analysis

Run For Time is a great example of a show that brings out something new from its cast of characters. We get to see a newer, fresher, and more fun side of each participant and see what they are like outside of their acting roles or their stage personas. It’s a show that keeps its contestants on their toes at all times and keeps us, the viewers, wanting more. It strikes a perfect balance between a fun time and an exciting reality TV show.

Star Power

There is a wide range of popular celebrities this season such as Dilraba Dilmurat, star of  Eternal Love of Dream, The Flame’s Daughter, The King’s Woman, 21 Carat, Mr. Pride vs. Miss Prejudice, and Lost in your Eyes. We have Ethan Juan, star of My Queen, The Weasel Grave, Fated to Love You, The Liquidator, The Knight of Shadows Between Yin and Yang, and Love. We also have Tian Liang, Olympic diving champion with titles in the 10-meter platform and 10-meter platform synchronized diving. He also stars in Sunshine in Me, Unbeatable, Legend of Love: The Cowherd and the Weaver, Emperor’s Holidays, The Right Mistake, and Princess Show. We also have the multi-talented singer, musician, host, and actor, Wowkie Zhang with several charting songs and international acclaim. He also stars in Royal Tattoo, Martial Spirit, and Just Another Pandora’s Box. We also have a long list of other celebrities such as Shen Meng Chen, Dong Li, Yang Di, Bai Jing Ting, Phoebe Huang, Jackson Wang, Ma Si Chun, Jia Ling, Emma Wu, Karry Wang, Roy Wang, Jackson Yee, Zhang Yi Jie, Guo Zi Fan, Xia Zhi Guang, and Li Yi Tong. There is no shortage of big names and undeniable talent this season. It will be interesting to see how they blend in a competition show like this especially given their diverse backgrounds.

Overall Opinion

Filled to the brim with chaos, madness, and excitement, it is worth catching this iconic game show for its third season.