The Christmas Maze 2022 Episode 1 - A Gruelling Challenge

The Christmas Maze begins with the challengers attempting to beat six of Robert S Pearson's best times on the Astro's Playroom Network Speedrun trials within 45 minutes. Can they stomach such gruelling punishment and earn themselves a crystal?
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[@PodcastNow]

My wife and I watch these every year. Honestly they've become a Christmas tradition. So hats off to everyone for making these the best, and can not wait for this years!!!

[@TankZappa]

My wife visits her family in Colombia every Christmas so I spend mine alone watching The Christmas Maze!!! I could visit my family but I'd rather do this instead 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂. My family isn't even that bad, I just love this and can't break tradition lol!!! 🎅🎅🎄🎄😁👍

[@Amaritudine]

The Christmas Maze has become a festive tradition in my household too. Together with the Christmas Challenges on Outside Xbox and Outside Xtra, December's a good month to be a fan of the UK's finest gaming channels.

[@GortonIma]

I was about to put on Christmas Doctor Who whilst we wrapped presents until my wife said "but Christmas Maze has started!" I'm pretty sure it's the thing that makes me feel most Christmassy ahead of the day itself 😄

[@jmace2424]

It’s not Christmas until Robert S. Pearson shows up! 🎅

[@tayyabzaman1341]

In Robert, we trust, he's the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.

[@Matt1yu]

He's Bret Hart!?

[@bigzachful]

@@Matt1yu 🤣😂

[@leeeorama]

@@Matt1yu Robret Hart, surely.

[@davidbrussard-composer7372]

It's nice to see that Rosie has created yet another iconic ending for the Christmas Maze for a third year in a row. I replayed that "I am aware of the situation" part so many times and it never stopped being hilarious!

[@brent8407]

wait what was the first? Stormy ascent clutch?

[@davidbrussard-composer7372]

@@brent8407 You got it. Probably my favourite Christmas Maze moment

[@brent8407]

@@davidbrussard-composer7372 Yeah I'd agree, my favourite episode of season 1 by far.

[@lolirot93]

To be fair, they were right. We've all wanted to say that in our lives. Still hilarious!

[@leeeorama]

That was straight out of The Exorcist!

[@christhiancastillo1607]

Best Christmas gift every year. I'm 100% sure it'll be amazing silly fun. We missed you Robert S Pearson

[@leeeorama]

It turns out that Ash's enemy is not pressure or time limits or even gruel, but stools.

[@HMJ66]

Stools will likely continue to be her enemy after all that gruel!

[@aspiretospidey]

@@HMJ66I was hoping for this comment😂

[@SamsMusicification]

The chaos of Ash repeatedly abusing that chair 😂

[@iantophernicus6042]

42:15 'I turn around, the chair is gone and so is Ash!' Still gets me.

[@user-hi4sm3ig5j]

I've been looking forward to this, hoping Robert S. Pearson defeats these pesky contestants this year!

[@seyiolawole5500]

All Robert S. Pearson does is win

[@PatrickVRegan]

Off to a good start then Ron is

[@user-hi4sm3ig5j]

@@seyiolawole5500 For some reason I remembered the others winning last year when I wrote this. Even so, it's fun rooting for evil!

[@rocketman9448]

I love how most people side with Robert S Pearson every year 😂

[@leeeorama]

@@rocketman9448 that's because we love a winner, especially one sporting a stylish hat and waistcoat.

[@Sharpster1000]

This is an established Christmas tradition. Never stop doing these 😂

[@joshuajohnson4352]

I absolutely buzz off Rob being in his element doing this. So wholesome 😂

[@devlinburgess2463]

Ash vs Stools is my favorite Christmas Maze bit yet.

[@crystalp2312]

Robert S. Pearson looking dapper, the official challenger uniforms, the absolutely ruthless challenges - absolutely the best part of Christmas! Thank you to the Access team for being consistently awesome!

[@Kiezzy]

One episode in and we already have a new access meme.. I look forward to the next 12 months of "I'm aware of the situation!" everytime something goes wrong on stream 😂😂

[@kevintreloar5988]

The sheer focus of that person working away on the computers in the background and not being distracted while something as amazing as The Christmas Maze takes place right there is next level

[@jamogable]

I'm gonna look like an idiot is one of the most underrated unintended comedy Rosie has done for the year! PSA really delivers for the holidays

[@oohmeshreddies]

Really does feel like Christmas when these drop

[@n-kap4064]

THE best content on the platform every Christmas! Huge thanks to the Access Team who performed, Edited and otherwise contributed to what looks to be an excellent Christmas Maze, keeping us all entertained over the Festive period!

[@LiamLivesOn]

I rewatched the situation more times than I'd like to admit 😂 what a fantastic start!

[@sakrowley]

Ash’s face while Rosie said the thing was absolutely hilarious!!

[@ElinaMirjami]

I was looking forward to this. It's really not Christmas until The Christmas Maze. Rosies "I'm gonna look like an idiot." made me burst out laughing.

[@navtektv]

I was concerned there wasn't going to be one this year. Didn't see an ad for it, might have missed it. Glad to see it back. My Christmas tradition is that I watch the episode that is out, want to see more so I go back to the previous three seasons and binge them while waiting for the next episode to drop. Looking forward to this year's 'I'm the Elf' moment.

[@randomness051]

The trailer was at the end of the last stream

[@amirmn3934]

that intro of Robert s Pearson is legendary 😂😂😂😂

[@BeardtasticYogi]

The Wonka Entrance absolutely made my day. Give those contestants hell, Mr. S Pearson.

[@Viscount_Buster]

"I am aware of the situation" is up there with "eat it robert s pearson" 😂😂 Oh Rosie...don't ever change ❤

[@ThomasSisson251]

I'm just going to say it..."Bauble" is a hilarious word.

[@stookalicious]

Ahhh... another Christmas Maze, another year of Dan seemingly refusing to age!

[@tabeatamm3594]

"I AM AWARE OF THE SITUATION!"

[@theyorkshirejo]

I’m literally only a minute in but I just wanna express my gratitude to you all because just the pure joy I get from that intro music is unmatched. This is my favourite series of the year and I’m so excited to experience it again. Thank you for all that you do and I hope you all have an absolutely wonderful Christmas and new year 💖

[@RecurringRob]

Rewatching last year’s Christmas Maze before Monday! I love this channel ❤

[@Zanmato_7]

Absolute quality, it's honestly not Christmas without the Xmas maze for me at this stage

[@PatrickVRegan]

I’m basically bursting of joy. God I love the Christmas Maze.

[@mza4739]

Rosie's outbursts are iconic...

[@VishalPatel-2689]

What an amazing start to this series. My cheeks are hurting from smiling and laughing for 52 minutes straight!

[@conmensol]

Christmas Maze traditions: Rosie going into Roarsie mode, Ash negotiating with Robert S Pearson

[@Peater_Nutrus420]

Robert S Pearson looks quite dapper this Christmas maze love the cane tophat and pocket watch

[@shadowlinkbds]

Rob's favorite time of year has begun. Let's see what's first in store for our challengers.

[@charliehadfield5049]

Mad to think this has been going for three years already! So happy it’s back I’m not gonna lie.

[@LadyJadeEyes]

Love the Christmas Maze - it's becoming a Christmas tradition for the family to watch at this point 🥰🤶🏻☃️ And glad to see Demon Rosie back on the show 😉

[@azaleamcpeanut484]

This is the best news that I've had all day. The Christmas maze is back!!!

[@dazbrown8379]

I can't tell you how excited I am about this year's Christmas maze. Last year, both myself and my partner caught COVID over Christmas, and unfortunately our 4 month old baby as well. So we couldn't see family and do all the regular Christmas stuff we would usually do, and let me tell you, it was a pretty depressing 10 days of isolation. But, the Christmas maze kept us going and gave us something to look forward to every day 😁 Well done to the Playstation access team, We bloody love ya ❤️

[@8-BitOfEverything]

Always the highlight of the year! I’m looking forward to seeing the new office too. 🎉

[@GlowingPumpkin44]

It's officially Christmas now guys 😂

[@emilymitchell6823]

Good to be reminded every Christmas that Rosie is a flippin legend!

[@Halatirno_]

Not me already rewatching this. I can’t tell you how much joy this series brings me! ❤ Thank you all so much for bringing this back!

[@impidoo]

I LOVE the Christmas Maze so much! This episode already had me in tears! Cannot wait to watch a new one everyday this Christmas! 😀 🎄

[@danesmith4227]

His resemblance to Rob is uncanny

[@soyuzshrestha]

This is the best thing about Christmas! I look forward to this series all year long!!

[@serrotnodnarB]

i've been watching since the first Christmas Maze and this is always the highlight of the season for me! thank you Robert S Pearson and the rest of the Access team for putting this together!

[@SparklyPurpleNails]

“I AM AWARE OF THE SITUATION” is the angriest I’ve ever heard Rosie 😆

[@sakrowley]

Loved the Wonka entrance! Yay! Christmas Maze!!

[@IsaiahHorror9783]

I'm glad this is back! It's my favourite part of Christmas.

[@simicantstandyabits1324]

First Christmas maze it was 'I'm the elf!', this year its 'I will have this done!'.

[@carabell188]

I'm so glad we've got the Christmas Maze again this year, thank you. Although I do feel bad for you all having to wear those tracksuits again. Especially Dave.

[@aesopimmortal7349]

At least he's packing though.

[@Anime-Doom]

I wholeheartedly agree, we NEED an "I AM AWARE OF THE SITUATION!" shirt ASAP.

[@bryanharris8599]

Oh man I wish it was Christmas every day. Nothing says Christmas like Robert s Pearson gloating when all is going according to plan

[@educampsrocks]

im so happy!! honestly i’ve had a rough year and a half but these videos have kept me through so many sad winters. i got so excited to see it returned!! thank you for being so creative and having such lighthearted souls. much love from méxico to all the team

[@scannerofcats]

I was so happy to see these again. What a glorious Christmas tradition! You’re all awesome and thank you for all you do!!!!

[@lolirot93]

This is one of the top reasons I love the Christmas time of year! Straight up hilarity. Thanks, guys!

[@jpjordan90]

Hoping for another epic Crash / Spyro moment like in the previous years. Thanks team for doing this again. It's a Christmas tradition!

[@jordanhilton1815]

These have one of the greatest feelings of Christmas to me I absolutely love them so much I look forward to them every year and even when Christmas is over I can go back and watch these and remember the exact feelings I had of the times leading up to Christmas you guys are awesome and I love you guys so much

[@trophyhunt4545]

Rob is a true showman. I love this series so much. Can’t wait to see the other challenges. Merry Christmas to all

[@Souphead74]

Have enjoyed the past 2 years of the Christmas Maze and the first episode this year has started with a bang. looking forward to the rest of the challenges!!

[@davidtallon428]

Sooo glad this is back this year. Has become a tradition and something that brings joy each year. Love how much Robert S Pearson enjoys his job making these videos.

[@jonasth6031]

I love the editor who looks like she deals with this stuff on the regs 😂 love the challenges can't wait!

[@drakeofrivia6593]

I've missed you Robert S. Pearson! I've missed you Christmas Maze! The smile on my face watching this is stupidly long!

[@automaton3889]

This is the one KZbin series I look forward to every year! So glad it has come! Nothing says Christmas is near like another season of "The Christmas Maze!"

[@terezar3752]

I totally forgot abou these. I am looking forward to every episode. Thank you for doing this.

[@patrickc1795]

I look forward to this every year, it has become one of my favourite parts of Christmas :)

[@thegiantenemycrab]

This was awesome! I love this time of the year and PlayStation Access always makes it even more enjoyable. Thank you all on camera and behind the scenes. Merry Christmas and safe travels to those traveling.

[@iainagraham9504]

Honestly couldn't be more happier that this series is back. Always one of the things I look forward to in the run up to Christmas. Great first episode, look forward to seeing what challenges lie ahead. Have to say, I love the updated Christmas Maze logo

[@leonardooliveira843]

Only the first episode and this was already amazing, I was on the edge of my sit the entire time!

[@bihls94]

This series has been the highlight of my holiday season the last couple years and I can’t wait to see how this one plays out!! Thank you for all the hard work you guys do to put a smile on our faces ♥️

[@mooybien9265]

Absolute favourite series on KZbin, love the Christmas maze every year!

[@flamedbeacon]

The first time watching the christmas maze was last year, and now i look forward to watching it every year, i can't wait for more episodes and the end the face, rosie's frozen reaction was great! :D

[@paulwilliamharrison]

I soooo love this series and you guys. Every year i look forward to it. Thankyou from everyone 🎉

[@jschofield5181]

Really glad you guys decided to do this again. It was brilliant last year. Always a great laugh!

[@DeathSalsa]

I've been looking forward to this ALL YEAR, so much so that I watched the old ones in the summer when I was really down. Already I love love love the Dickensian vibe of this year 😂 every Christmas with Acces is the best!

[@user-st4hg7ni1v]

YES!!!! I love you guys so much, thanks for the best Christmas treat as usual!

[@shmookins]

Yes! The Christmas season has only now just officially begun!

[@navtektv]

It's always great to see the new studios in full at the end of the year on the Christmas Maze, gives you a real behind the scenes look at PlayStation Acess into how the sausage is made.

[@eldnation]

This was a bloody fantastic first episode. Thanks guys. Been looking forward to this.

[@GambitCrowe]

I AM AWARE OF THE SITUATION! lol

[@Stixanimated2]

I have to watch these every year, and they’re always a highlight. Well done Rob!

[@lapislarka]

I love Christmas and Halloween time at PlayStation Access. There is always so much to look forward to.

[@robertbouley7697]

Top notch. You guys haven’t lost a step. Thank you from me, my wife, and our three kids who love this series! ❤🎄

[@Enselladus]

Wow that was tough, they all did way better than I could have but didn't even get close to doing the original challenge. Rosie is so funny how that aggressive man voice erupts but this time it was in despair instead of eleation. "This is why I didnt want to do frozen land because this me is back". Brilliant.

[@grahamharris3296]

All 10 episodes made me laugh out loud and truly they are some of the best content the access team have ever created. Well done all and happy New Year to you. Christmas was tough for me this year but your daily maze kept me smiling so thank you.

[@TheMattyBrooks]

I love PS Access so so much, and the Christmas maze never fails to disappoint. Easily my favourite YT channel, and the Christmas content you guys put out every year is an absolute highlight. It’s great to see from all the comments that all your hard work doesn’t go unappreciated. I already can’t wait for the next episode ! I AM AWARE OF THE SITUATION!!! 😂 😂

[@midairman]

Dave's faces during Robert S. Pearson's explanation are hilarious, made my day. What a fantastic, creative set-up of the festive episodes! Thanks Access team, keep doing what you do best.

[@JokelNiina]

Thank you for making The Christmas Maze! I really love them andd they are important part of my Christmas every year!

[@mischiefgoblin9102]

Loving Robert S Pearson's wardrobe upgrade xD I wonder if he'll become more powerful the closer we get to the finale xD

[@retrogamerdad9621]

Christmas is finally here. Thank you for this as always. Happy Christmas to you from across he pond.

[@hannahnielsen5165]

This was such a great beginning for the Christmas Maze! I'm so glad it's back 😊 and everyone did so well, but especially Ash, what a trooper eating all that gruel! And I think it was very nice of Rob to give them the extra minutes based on the bowls of gruel, it felt very fair and not like it was too lenient or anything - it was just right! I'm looking forward to the rest of the series 😊

[@eliottdewitt893]

Love seeing the office and behind all the scenes

[@ShidaPenns]

Thanks to all of you for making these entertaining series at Christmas and halloween.

[@Waxson77]

This production value is outrageous

[@Kingw007]

Ive been waiting all year for these. Im so happy now.

[@Bastion90]

Apparently Rosie's colleagues have yet another highly quotable Rosieism to add to the collection! 😂 Thanks for another great time, Access; I've been feeling a little low today and this was the boost I needed. 🤗

[@samtaurus007]

Time really does fly. It definitely doesn't feel like it's been a year since the last Christmas Maze challenge. :)

[@DerGeek]

Let the holidays begin!

[@ChrisGaming123]

The best thing about Christmas. So glad this is becoming a tradition. Been looking forward to it.