
The Big Door Prize
Taste attributes: comedysci-fi & fantasymonster/alien/supernaturaldramafantasymysteryfresh & originalunsavouryimaginaryintricateglossycomplex relationshipsolving the riddle/not as it seems
"Your life's potential is one card away."
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, original fantasy series, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
6.1 /10
TMDB · 67 votes
Where to watch
Streaming data: JustWatch
Seasons
Season 1
· 2023 · 10 episodesEpisodes (10)
1Dusty28 Mar 2023
Family man and teacher Dusty Hubbard begins to reevaluate his life and happiness after the arrival of a strange machine called the Morpho.
2Cass28 Mar 2023
Dusty and Cass host a dinner as she wrestles with what her Morpho card might mean. Deerfield’s citizens start making drastic life changes.
3Jacob28 Mar 2023
As the town prepares for Deerfield High's homecoming basketball game, Jacob is encouraged to step into his brother's shoes.
4Father Reuben4 Apr 2023
A Morpho-inspired wedding leads to celebration. Father Reuben struggles with the machine's growing influence.
5Trina11 Apr 2023
Despite her feelings of guilt, Trina celebrates Jacob's birthday at the Kovac house. Dusty and Cass visit a themed hotel for a romantic getaway.
6Beau18 Apr 2023
Beau searches for the boy who wronged Kolton. Dusty takes over as the basketball coach. Cass pursues a new business venture.
7Giorgio25 Apr 2023
The Potential Fund gala gives Giorgio an opportunity to get closer to Cass. Dusty comes to a realization.
8Izzy2 May 2023
Izzy opens up to Cass about her past. Dusty confronts Giorgio. Mr. Johnson's magic show sets the stage for shocking revelations.
9Deerfest (1)9 May 2023
Cass and Dusty deal with the fallout from the magic show. Trina comes clean about Jacob. An approaching storm threatens Deerfield.
10Deerfest (2)16 May 2023
Father Reuben makes a discovery about Hana. Dusty and Cass contemplate their future. The Morpho reveals a new mystery.
The Morpho machine readies the residents of Deerfield for the mysterious "next stage." As everyone's potentials are exchanged for visions, new relationships form and new questions are asked.
Episodes (10)
1The Next Stage23 Apr 2024
Hana reveals what she knows about the Morpho, as the rest of the town tries to get to the next stage.
2Visions23 Apr 2024
Dusty and Cass make a big decision about their relationship. Trina and Jacob throw a house party.
3Power & Energy23 Apr 2024
Dusty's dinner with a colleague takes a romantic turn. Cass sets out on a night to herself. Trina and Jacob empty Kolton's locker.
4Storytellers30 Apr 2024
Cass, Nat, and Hana grow closer. Dusty struggles with the repercussions of his date. Mr. Johnson confronts a painful memory.
5Night Under the Stars7 May 2024
Dusty and the boys host a school event at Giorgio's restaurant. Cass, Nat, and Hana have a girls' night out.
6Back in the Saddle14 May 2024
After receiving his vision, Beau decides to start dating again. Izzy attempts to impress a physical therapist. Dusty and Cass dogsit.
7Rehearsals21 May 2024
On her first date with Freya, Izzy has an awkward run-in with Cass. Dusty volunteers to direct the school play.
8Our Town28 May 2024
Deerfield High adds a twist to its production of Our Town. Giorgio helps Father Reuben with Hana. Dusty and Cass second-guess their separation.
9Un-Selfploration4 Jun 2024
The town prepares for the Deercoming Parade. Beau fulfills a secret dream. Trina and Jacob take their relationship to the next level.
10Deercoming11 Jun 2024
With the parade underway, Dusty searches for the Guide. Hana and Father Reuben make a surprising discovery.
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What lines up
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism
- Weightiness: Balanced weightiness, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
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Synopsis
A small town is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears, promising to reveal everyone's true potential. Soon residents start changing jobs, rethinking relationships, and questioning long-held beliefs—all in pursuit of a better future.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Cancelled
- Studio
- Skydance Television
- Taste scores
- How we score
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