National Treasure: Edge of History
National Treasure: Edge of History
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National Treasure: Edge of History

6.7
Yr 2022
Rt 43m
Status Canceled
Action & Adventure
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Overview

While searching for history's greatest treasure, Jess Valenzuela unburies her family's secret past.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 48 /100

Critical reception for National Treasure: Edge of History is largely divided, with many reviewers viewing it as a disappointing departure from the original film franchise. While some critics appreciated the show's "light and fun" energy and its earnest effort to incorporate historical intrigue, others felt it suffered significantly from the absence of Nicolas Cage's charismatic presence and a lack of the signature Jerry Bruckheimer flair.

“This strange television sequel to the National Treasure films is light, fun and relatively clean.”

“It is a pale shadow of the Nicholas Cage films, fizzling out without a solid plot, mystery, or characterization.”

“The series offers a playful approach to the past while weighing that down with tiresome relationship issues.”

“Bringing this franchise to the small screen fails to unearth excitement or fresh storytelling.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
CA • UK • US
Why fans love it

National Treasure: Edge of History carries the brisk energy of its cinematic counterparts into a serialized format. The show anchors its pacing in the mechanics of puzzles and historical detective work rather than pure spectacle. It occupies a space between a procedural and a globe-trotting adventure, focusing heavily on how characters interpret clues left by previous generations.

Lisette Olivera portrays a protagonist who navigates the central mystery through the lens of individual heritage. The series prioritizes the tactile nature of uncovering hidden information in private libraries and forgotten monuments over conventional action sequences. By leaning into the intellectual side of a treasure hunt, it treats historical research and code-breaking as the primary drive of the story.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 14
Longest run 10 eps
Lisette Olivera
Lisette Olivera
as Jess Valenzuela
10 episodes
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine Zeta-Jones
as Billie Pearce
10 episodes
Zuri Reed
Zuri Reed
as Tasha Rivers
10 episodes
Antonio Cipriano
Antonio Cipriano
as Oren Bradley
10 episodes
Jordan Rodrigues
Jordan Rodrigues
as Ethan Chao
10 episodes
Jake Austin Walker
Jake Austin Walker
as Liam Sadusky
10 episodes
Lyndon Smith
Lyndon Smith
as Hannah Ross
10 episodes
Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel
as Peter Sadusky
1 episode
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Breeda Wool as Kacey Hasler 10 episodes Dustin Ingram as Myles 5 episodes Salena Qureshi as Meena Mishra 5 episodes Patrick Brennan as Nate 3 episodes Darri Ingolfsson as Dario 6 episodes Ben Taylor as Stan 2 episodes Nic Starr as Mason 1 episode Curtis Lyons as Bus Driver 1 episode Shane Partlow as Maitre D' 2 episodes Dimitrius Pulido as Prisoner 1 episode Alexis Capozzi as Assistant 1 episode Briza Covarrubias as Daughter of the Plumed Serpent #1 1 episode Alejandro Edda as Young Rafael 3 episodes Vannessa Vasquez as Manuela Valenzuela 2 episodes Joanna DeLane as Daughter of the Plumed Serpent #2 1 episode Rose Cordova as Daughter of the Plumed Serpent #3 1 episode Cinthya Rey as Daughter of the Plumed Serpent #4 1 episode Jailyn Rae as Daughter of the Plumed Serpent #5 1 episode Nina Garcia as Daughter of the Plumed Serpent #6 1 episode Justin Bartha as Riley Poole 1 episode Armando Riesco as D. Hendricks 7 episodes Kathleen York as Gina 2 episodes Chris Browning as Matty 2 episodes Charley Koontz as Shop Clerk 1 episode Leslie France as Estate Lawyer 1 episode Collin Shephard as Petty Officer Sullivan 1 episode Tommy Savas as Zeke Hudson 5 episodes Monnae Michaell as June 1 episode Mike Pniewski as Mark 1 episode Joseph D. Reitman as The Bearded Man 5 episodes Robert Bryan Davis as Tim 1 episode Carlos Harrison as Academic 1 episode Brady Lewis as Nigel 1 episode Derek Evans as Sebastian 2 episodes Jay Montalvo as Dr. Torres 2 episodes Tony Sears as Erudite Dealer 1 episode Garrett Prejean as Sketchy Man 1 episode Paul Ryden as Shady Billionaire 1 episode Tevin Marbeth as Agent Reynolds 2 episodes Ray Gaspard as Wake Guest 1 episode Scott Takeda as Auctioneer 1 episode Karson Kern as Bryce 1 episode Scott Gerard as Keith Heisler 1 episode Ray Bengston as Governor 1 episode Gwen L. Johnson as Docent 1 episode Jerry Mortel as Attendant 1 episode Travis Powers as Security Guard #1 1 episode Aleq Bey as Security Guard #2 1 episode Anthony Simmons as Waiter 1 episode Tom Glynn as Alamo Ranger 1 episode Jacob Vargas as Rafael 4 episodes Ann Mahoney as Alamo Expert 1 episode Nina Leon as Head Nun 1 episode Zach Lazar Hoffman as Alamo Reenactor 1 episode Nohelia Sosa as Merchant 1 episode Fernando M. Martinez as Border Agent 1 episode Rocko Reyes as Prison Captain 1 episode Shawn Sanz as Guard 1 2 episodes Manoli Ioannidis as Guard 2 2 episodes Neal Kodinsky as Rotsky 2 episodes Case Matthews as Lead Agent 1 episode Caroline Avery Granger as Henchwoman 1 episode Gabriel Rodrigues as Hector 1 episode Derek Russo as Sully 2 episodes David Kallaway as Caine 2 episodes Kim Baptiste as Veteran Agent 1 episode Hailey Swartwout as Meena's Friend 1 episode
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Keywords

treasure hunt based on movie
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
December 14, 2022
Status
Canceled
Episode Runtime
43 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
244