Greed (1999)

In the grand tradition of quiz show spectacles, Fox presents "Greed," a game show of high stakes, shrewd strategies, and tantalizing temptations. Born in the shadow of ABC's "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," and advertised with a jaw-dropping potential $2 million jackpot, this show centers around six contestants selected to ascend the daunting "Tower of Greed." The game commences with a number-focused question, the contestant with the closest guess being crowned the team captain. The remaining four closest guesses complete the "Team for Greed," a coalition set on conquering the Tower. Each team member is tested with a general-knowledge, multiple-choice question, with the stakes increasing from $25,000 to a staggering $100,000. The captain, entrusted with the power to accept, reject, or replace an answer, holds the team’s fate in their hands. As the game advances, the questions evolve, shifting from single to multiple answers. Like culinary experts considering ingredients for a gourmet burger, the team must sift through six to nine potential answers, identifying the correct four. A special token allows the captain to eliminate one incorrect answer, an unexpected lifeline amidst the rising tension. But "Greed" is not merely a test of knowledge. It is a game of nerves, of strategy, and of potential betrayal. The "Terminator," a random selection process, picks a contestant who can challenge a team member to a gripping one-question showdown, risking elimination but also the chance to usurp the role of the captain. The captain is continually subjected to temptation, offered tantalizing buyouts in the form of cash, luxury cars, or a split of the winnings. With a larger share of the cash in their pocket, the captain must decide whether to retreat with their spoils or risk it all for the dazzling $2 million question. An incorrect answer at any stage not only shatters the jackpot dreams but wipes out all the team's accumulated winnings, a sobering reminder of the perilous journey up the "Tower of Greed." This electrifying game show delivers a unique blend of knowledge, strategy, and human drama, making it a must-watch for thrill-seekers and quiz show enthusiasts alike. From daring showdowns to tantalizing buyouts, "Greed" is a mesmerizing dance on the razor's edge of risk and reward.

Greed is a game-show show.

Greed is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.