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Season 1 – What's in the Box?

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Giant boxes conceal jaw-dropping prizes, wild surprises and unexpected reveals in What’s in the Box, a high-stakes arching game show that tests smarts, strategy and stamina. Over several episodes, pairs of contestants face off in fast-paced, addictive trivia rounds, racing to correctly guess what’s inside each box. But winning a prize is just the beginning. As the game unfolds, shifting alliances and unexpected twists mean only those with sharp instincts — and a little luck — will hold onto their winnings and claim victory.
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John Anderson Wall Street Journal Dec 18
One of the few au courant innovations on “What’s in the Box?” involves surveillance... Otherwise, “What’s in the Box?” will interest game-show fans by being an amalgamation of all they’ve ever known and loved. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Jan 6
2/5
This overly complicated game show offers viewers a chance to see people celebrating over prizes they've won and attempting to reclaim the ones that got away. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Dec 17
While the prizes up for grabs on What’s In The Box? are exciting and NPH is an affable host, the game play drags and the reality elements are too irritating to keep us watching. Go to Full Review Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Dec 17
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What's in the Box? should be a fun holiday-time white elephant gift exchange in the form of a hybrid reality TV game show. Instead, it's a mess and a bore. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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M Bruu @M_Bruu Dec 30 Boring show. Love NPH though See more Read all reviews
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Neil Patrick Harris

Host

James Fox

Executive Producer

Wes Kauble

Executive Producer

Dom Waugh

Executive Producer

Leanne Witcoop

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 17, 2025 Open a Box, Win What's Inside Eight dynamic duos shoot their shot at tricky trivia questions in the hopes of getting to the grid and closer to an electrifying prize. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 17, 2025 Now the Claws Come Out The contestants show their strategic stripes and gamble big on a box in pursuit of the jackpot. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 17, 2025 Don't Steal My Prizes Stolen looks and power plays cause some contestants to change their tune when a shocking wildcard brings the competition to a boil. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 17, 2025 I Need a Drink After That Prize Fight It's beginning to look a lot like elimination as a prize fight ignites the race to the Super Box; who will sail smoothly and who will go ho-ho-home? Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 17, 2025 The Wildcard No One Wants to See The remaining teams watch out for wildcards and try to steer clear of drama as the game kicks into high gear and strategy becomes a slippery slope. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 17, 2025 What's in the... Superbox? It's anyone's game, but only one duo can leave with the Super Box; after jaw-dropping twists and turns, it's finally time to find out: what's in the box? Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
James Fox, Wes Kauble, Dom Waugh, Leanne Witcoop
Network
Netflix
Genre
Game Show
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Dec 17, 2025
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