So, a new series and more changes to the formula.
Team 1 seemed a competent outfit and Matt was a very enthusiastic dungeoneer. His great interaction with the characters reminded me of Martin in S3.

They made easy work of level 1 and generally directed Matt well, altho they made a mess of the causeway. Surely they walked him onto on a wrong block (4)? A massive reprieve?
Early appearance by skarkill. (alas) Had really hoped he would have been ditched at the end of S5.
Great line by new arrival Ridolpho, the minstrel: "I am called Ridolpho by my friends. And by my enemies, I err, am also called Ridolpho."

Suave voice provided by Clifford Norgate for Smirky.