Pointless vs The Arena
The Arena has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 6.5/10 for Pointless). Pointless is the older of the two (2009 against 2026). Both are reality shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Pointless
The Arena| Pointless | The Arena | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 36 | 1 |
| Genres | Reality | Reality |
| Country | GB | FR |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Alexander Armstrong | – |
Synopsis
Pointless
Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.
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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