National Treasure: Edge of History
Lisette Olivera stars as Jess Valenzuela, an adventurous 20-year-old dreamer who, along with the help of her friends, sets off on a journey to recover lost Pan-American treasures from around the globe, while uncovering family secrets along the way.
Callum reviewed
October 28, 2025•
⭐⭐⭐ (out of 5) National Treasure: Edge of History – A Pleasantly Polished Add-On
National Treasure: Edge of History carries the torch from the films — but perhaps it’s more of a flickering lantern than a blazing beacon. The show keeps the familiar formula: hidden clues, dusty relics, whispered conspiracies, and a global treasure hunt that feels just dangerous enough for family viewing. It’s an enjoyable continuation rather than a reinvention, trading bold discovery for comfortable nostalgia.
While it expands the world geographically, it doesn’t really deepen it. The mysteries are fine, the acting solid, and the production shiny, but it rarely reaches the breathless excitement of the original movies. Think of it as the museum wing rather than the exhibit — still fascinating, just not quite the main event.
That said, for armchair adventurers and wannabe archaeologists, it scratches the itch nicely. It’s light, fun, and sprinkled with just enough intrigue to keep your map hand twitching, even if the X never quite marks the spot.
Pairing: A spiced rum and cola — familiar, a little sweet, and adventurous enough to make you believe you, too, could uncover a lost city… at least until the credits roll.