Network: ABC.
Episodes: 10 (hour).
Seasons: One.
TV show dates: August 7, 2018 — September 18, 2018.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: (none).
TV show description:
From executive producer Grant Kahler and Nomad Entertainment, the Castaways TV show is like if Survivor and Lost had a reality TV series baby, complete with flashbacks to the subjects’ pre-island life.
With the stated aim of “testing the human need for companionship under extreme circumstances,” Castaways follows real people who have been dropped on small Indonesian islands, with the challenge to survive. Other than their wits, the only tools at their disposal are the luggage that washed ashore, abandoned structures they find, and resources the Dharma Initiative production has scattered about.
At different points after the castaways land, they each learn there are “others” like them out there, but they do not know who, how many, or where to find them. Their only options are to persevere until they are rescued, or quit the series. Will there be fish biscuits? Stay tuned.
Series Finale:
Episode #10 — We Got This
Two castaways come across an abandoned camp full of journals and resources left by other survivors. Deep reflection forces all castaways to question their ability to stay, forcing yet another to quit. The remaining survivors reflect on their time on the island and how their lives will change if they are ever rescued.
First aired: September 18, 2018.
What do you think? Do you like the Castaways TV series? Should this ABC TV show have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I pray it gets renewed for another season, I need this show in my life, it means so much to me, I will watch the same one over that I have just watched, this has change my way of looking at my life as it is right now, I’ve been struggling with some guilt like Matthew, and I’m living a life like the woman whom went home that has a mother with Dementia, my mother has Parkinson’s and she is 72, I’m 48. I would make the trip to one of these islands, if I knew how to fish and… Read more »
Found the series inspirational…loved it and hope it gets renewed for another season.
Great show, refreshing format. Makes you really care about these people. Hope it comes back for another season.
I loved the show I hope there is a season 2
LOVE this show!!!!!!!
One of the most interesting shows I’ve seen in a long time no competition no backstabbing just to look into individuals Journey
One of the most interesting shows I’ve seen in a long time..no competing no backstabbing just a look into every day individuals journey through life great show
I’d love for it to be continued. It was a wonderful program.. although when some of them had to go home early I prayed for their safely. Please bring it back..
I absolutely think this is the best show I have seen in a long time. Please, please keep them coming!!
I have enjoyed the season of this and look forward to finale’ tonight… Don’t cancel it…. Reading posts I honestly hope this is not scripted like Survivor is….
It is hard NOT to believe this is not a scripted vs. a reality show. Prove me wrong!
It is surely scripted. It is also obvious that the producers have carefully planned who meets who and who gets what location.
I am very much enjoying watching people and realizing they NEED each other to survive mentally & emotionally. And the realization of “why” they came to the islands and each persons decision to leave.
Love it. So enjoyable peaceful and different I love everything about this show. I look forward to seeing it every week. Please keep this show on the air
i watched the first one, but was not impressed
Cancel it. I tried to watch the first episode and was the most boring way to waste time ever. I’m not interested in watching 12 whining people wander around. This is trying to be a rip-off of Survivor, but at least there, there are exciting challenges.
Love it. I would love to be on a survival show like this.
I totally agree Monica, I would also love to be on a show like this one!