The Voice
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The Voice

5.9
Yr 2011
Status Returning Series
Reality
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Series Brief

Overview

The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becomes “The Voice.” The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the blind auditions, the battle rounds, the knockouts and, finally, the live performance shows.

Status

Latest

  • The Voice Season 31 is in development — reported June 30, 2026 (tvinsider.com)
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 75 /100

Critical reception of The Voice highlights its attempt to revitalize the singing competition genre by shifting the focus from appearance to vocal ability. Reviewers noted that the show's format serves as a refreshing alternative to established industry standards like American Idol.

While the program maintains the intensity of a high-stakes competition, critics generally agree that it succeeds in distinguishing itself through its unique structure. The feedback suggests that the series is both entertaining and effective at prioritizing talent over the traditional star-making formula.

“The Voice improves on the tired star-making reality formula, proving to be as entertaining as it is refreshing.”

“This series matches the musical competitiveness of American Idol but attempts to do so by underscoring the importance of vocal ability rather than looks and image.”

“Voice replaces the standard talent-show/cattle-call format used on Idol with a one-on-one gladiator-style competition.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Peacock Premium Plus
US
Spectrum On Demand
US
Crave Amazon Channel
CA
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Peacock Premium
US
NBC
US
YouTube TV
US
CTV
CA
Crave
CA
fuboTV
US
Why fans love it

The Voice separates itself from typical singing competitions by centering its opening stage on vocal quality alone. During the blind auditions, the mentors sit with their backs turned to the stage, ensuring that initial impressions rely entirely on vocal performance rather than appearance or stage presence. This inverted approach forces the panel to focus on tone and raw talent before they even see the person behind the microphone.

The shifting dynamics between the rotating panel of mentors provide the primary source of tension. With figures like Blake Shelton shaping the competitive landscape, the show relies on the interplay between these established artists as they compete to win over the best contestants. By layering battle rounds and knockouts into the format, the series builds a clear progression from those initial blind judgments toward the final, high-pressure live stage. The focus remains locked on whether a specific voice can survive the rigorous culling process required to reach the conclusion.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 3
Longest run 695 eps
Carson Daly
Carson Daly
as Self - Host
695 episodes
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton
as Self - Coach
573 episodes
Adam Levine
Adam Levine
as Self - Coach
453 episodes
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
as Self - Coach
83 episodes
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani
as Self - Coach
202 episodes
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus
as Self - Coach
54 episodes
John Legend
John Legend
as Self - Coach
238 episodes
Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
as Self - Coach
150 episodes
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Shakira as Self - Coach 55 episodes Usher as Self - Coach 55 episodes Pharrell Williams as Self - Coach 111 episodes Ariana Grande as Self - Coach 26 episodes Camila Cabello as Self - Coach 26 episodes Niall Horan as Self - Coach 64 episodes Chance the Rapper as Self - Coach 41 episodes Alison Haislip as Self - Backstage, Online and Social Media Correspondent 13 episodes Christina Milian as Self - Backstage, Online and Social Media Correspondent 81 episodes Snoop Dogg as Self - Coach 41 episodes Taylor John Williams as Self - Contestant 27 episodes Kelly Clarkson as Self - Coach 217 episodes Nick Jonas as Self - Coach 40 episodes Reba McEntire as Self - Coach 92 episodes Cee Lo Green as Self - Coach 96 episodes Jennifer Hudson as Self - Coach 57 episodes Dan Smyers as Self - Coach 24 episodes Shay Mooney as Self - Coach 24 episodes Michael Bublé as Self - Coach 67 episodes Kelsea Ballerini as Self - Coach 26 episodes Kane Brown as Self 2 episodes Jason Aldean as Self 2 episodes Jeff Lewis as Self - Contestant 2 episodes Melanie Martinez as Self 9 episodes Selena Gomez as Self - Advisor 4 episodes Taylor Swift as Self - Mega Mentor 6 episodes Luke Johnson as Self - Primary Dancer for Gwen Stefani ft. Eve 2 episodes Keith Urban as Self - Mega Mentor 2 episodes Wynonna Judd as Self - Mega Mentor 4 episodes Sasha Allen as Self - Contestant 9 episodes Sasha Allen as Self - Contestant 10 episodes Kate Hudson as Self - Advisor 3 episodes Coco Jones as Self - Advisor 3 episodes Cynthia Erivo as Self - Advisor 3 episodes Karen Fairchild as Self - Advisor 3 episodes Phillip Sweet as Self - Advisor 3 episodes Jimi Westbrook as Self - Advisor 3 episodes Kimberly Schlapman as Self - Advisor 3 episodes Morgan Wallen as Self - Contestant 4 episodes LeAnn Rimes as Mega Mentor 3 episodes Sheryl Crow as Mega Mentor 3 episodes Lizzo as Self - Advisor 4 episodes Lewis Capaldi as Self - Advisor 4 episodes Joe Walsh as Self - Mega Mentor 5 episodes Christina Grimmie as Self - Contestant 2 episodes Raquel Castro as Self - Contestant 3 episodes Kim Yarbrough as Self - Contestant 4 episodes Cassadee Pope as Self - Contestant 15 episodes Dia Frampton as Self - Contestant 8 episodes Zac Brown as Self - Mega Mentor 7 episodes Jordan Smith as Self - Contestant 15 episodes Loren Allred as Self - Contestant 7 episodes Vicci Martinez as Self - Contestant 5 episodes Natasha Bure as Self - Contestant 2 episodes Jermaine Paul as Self - Contestant 2 episodes RaeLynn as Self 2 episodes Sofronio Vasquez as Self - Contestant 16 episodes Ariana Madix as Self - Guest 2 episodes Dylan Efron as Self - Host 2 episodes DeAnna Johnson as Self - Contestant 11 episodes Beverly McClellan as Self - Contestant 6 episodes Javier Colon as Self - Contestant 5 episodes Holly Brand as Self - Contestant 5 episodes Aliyah Moulden as Self - Contestant 11 episodes Frenchie Davis as Self - Contestant 4 episodes Druski as Self - Commentator 5 episodes Derek Fisher as Self 3 episodes
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

music competition singing competition reality competition blind audition
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 26, 2011
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
224