The original post: /r/television by /u/m__s__r on 2024-07-21 15:35:34.
I spent some time relaxing over the weekend and decided to finally sit through this show “Alone”.
When I heard about the concept, it reminded me immediately of “Survivor” and this show I use to watch called “Solitary” where 9 people are placed in individual pods and are put in endurance contests in hopes to win $50,000.
This show is pretty much if these two had a child that went on to compete in the Olympics.
The concept is just 10 survivalists placed in an uninhabitable area of the world, and told to simply survive until they’re the last person remaining. And if they do, they can win $500,000-$1,000,000
I’m not sure exactly how they set their shots and what type of, if any, manipulation is done, but it is really fascinating to see these people try to outlast nature and simply survive.
In the first episode alone, a person has to wind up leaving because they are stalked by black bears in the middle of the night right next to his makeshift tent. It is unbelievable how dangerous this show is.