Only Connect vs The Arena
The Arena has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 6.5/10 for Only Connect). Only Connect is the older of the two (2008 against 2026). Both are reality shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Only Connect
The Arena| Only Connect | The Arena | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 22 | 1 |
| Genres | Reality | Reality |
| Country | GB | FR |
| Creator / director | Siân G. Lloyd | – |
| Main cast | Victoria Coren Mitchell | – |
Synopsis
Only Connect
The fiendishly difficult quiz show in which two teams of three contestants have to find the connection between seemingly unrelated clues, where patience and lateral thinking are as vital as knowledge.
The Arena
Ciryl Gane, Cédric Doumbè and Benoît Saint Denis put 38 amateur fighters through brutal trials and cage fights to win €100,000 and a professional MMA contract.
Where to watch
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