Talpa Studios’ Hit Quiz Format ‘The Floor’ Expands to 20 Countries (EXCLUSIVE)

As a seasoned cinema and TV enthusiast who has seen more formats than I can count, I must say that “The Floor” is a breath of fresh air in today’s saturated market. With its unique concept, engaging gameplay, and global appeal, it’s no wonder this format has quickly become one of the fastest-growing worldwide.


Talpa Studios, an independent global content company established by John de Mol, recently announced that their hit game show format “The Floor” has achieved a significant milestone. In a mere 1.5 years, this popular quiz show has been licensed for broadcast in no less than 20 different countries worldwide.

Five additional regions have now become part of a rapidly expanding list, reinforcing its status as one of the most swiftly developing global formats. Remarkably, simultaneous recordings for various nations are currently being carried out at Talpa’s production center located in the Netherlands.

New broadcasters have recently been added to our list: MTV3 from Finland, TV2 from Denmark, Teledoce/Canal 12 from Uruguay, TVN from Chile, and an as-yet undisclosed Australian buyer. This brings the total number of markets we’re covering to 20.

Starting in the Netherlands in 2023, “The Floor” television series has been distributed to significant markets such as the U.S., France, Spain, Germany, along with Latin American and Scandinavian regions. The show has already had multiple renewals. In the Netherlands, the third season of “The Floor” is currently airing. In the United States, Season 2 of “The Floor,” hosted by Rob Lowe, premiered on Fox on Sept. 25, while Season 1 can be streamed on Hulu.

Back in April, I learned that my favorite show had been recognized by K7 Media as the “Must-Watch Format” in their “Tracking the Giants” sales report. This exciting news came to light during the MipFormats event, making me even more excited about its future success!

Sebastian van Barneveld, Director of Global Distribution at Talpa Studios, stated: “The series ‘The Floor’ maintains its grip on worldwide viewers, constantly transforming and growing with each fresh market. The proliferation of diverse adaptations fuels fresh creative ideas, thereby making the format more exciting and captivating. Its enduring success stems from the power of its narrative structure, resonating with both live audiences and streaming platforms. Given the multiple season renewals – in both daily and weekly formats – it’s evident that the show’s exceptional adaptability and lasting allure set it apart as a beacon in an intensifying competitive environment.

In “The Floored Contest,” 100 trivia enthusiasts engage in head-to-head quiz battles on a massive LED floor, divided into 100 identical sections, each symbolizing a unique area of expertise. The objective is to dominate the entire floor and win a substantial monetary reward.

The rules are simple. A random contestant challenges an adjoining opponent in a quiz duel. They play against each other in the category of the opponent’s square. Categories range from “famous athletes” to “Hollywood actors” and from “iconic buildings” to “mammals.”

Some questions make use of images (photographs), some rely on audio, while others emphasize open-ended, multiple-choice, or associative formats.

In the TV show “The Floor”, after eight rounds, whoever is left unbeaten claims victory and receives a prize of 100,000 euros (in the Dutch version). The victor seizes their opponent’s space on the board, expanding their territory, while the defeated contestant exits the game.

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2024-10-20 15:16