National Treasure: Edge of History

Jess Valenzuela is a young woman who follows a string of historical clues and cryptic artifacts into a fast-moving treasure hunt that connects to her own family history. She starts off as an eager, resourceful protagonist who teams up with friends and runs into allies and rivals as she tracks down treasures tied to American lore. Along the way she deciphers maps, breaks into archives, and juggles modern life with growing questions about identity and inheritance. The series keeps the focus on puzzle-solving and interpersonal stakes, letting the mysteries unfold across different locations without giving away major reveals or final outcomes.

The show premiered on Disney+ in 2022, created by Cormac Wibberley, Marianne Wibberley, and Jim Kouf. It functions as a continuation of the National Treasure franchise, and it stars Lisette Olivera with Catherine Zeta-Jones in a key supporting role.

The series did not receive major industry awards or mainstream Emmy wins, though it earned notice in genre-focused outlets and among fan communities. Any recognition tended to highlight the cast and the effort to refresh a familiar property for a streaming audience rather than trophy-season honors.

As a modern sequel to a well known film series, it sparked steady social media conversation, particularly about its younger, more diverse lead and the way it updates classic treasure-hunt set pieces. Fans compared callbacks to the original movies, and clips of clever puzzle sequences and chase scenes circulated widely on platforms like TikTok and Twitter.

Critical reaction landed in the mixed-to-positive range, reflected in a user vote average around 6.8 out of 10. Reviewers praised the chemistry among the cast, the brisk pacing, and the family-centered themes, while some criticism targeted occasional plotting gaps and formulaic beats. The show centers on legacy, trust, and how history can shape personal identity, presented in an action-adventure framework aimed at a broad, younger audience.