NBC didn’t find much ratings success with Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls so the show was cancelled. Now, they’re trying a celebrity twist with Running Wild with Bear Grylls. Will it be cancelled as well or, will it be renewed for season two?
On Running Wild with Bear Grylls, adventurer Bear Grylls takes celebrities to remote locations across the world, on journeys that push the physical and mental stamina. The first celebrities are actor Zac Efron, actor-director Ben Stiller, actor Channing Tatum, NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, actor Tom Arnold, and Today anchor Tamron Hall.
The series debuted at the end of July to a 1.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.43 million viewers. That was a decent start for a summer reality show. The second episode dipped a bit in the ratings but last week’s Channing Tatum installment hit a new series high with a 1.5 in the demo and 4.54 million.
While Running Wild’s ratings aren’t great, the show is performing better than most of the other shows on the network this summer. These days, it’s hard to find a new summer series that isn’t bombing.
It’s a reality show so likely doesn’t cost the network very much and, with the celebrities that have been taking part, Running Wild can help attract new viewers to NBC’s Monday night schedule.
For these reasons, it seems very likely that Running Wild with Bear Grylls will be renewed for a second season.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Running Wild with Bear Grylls series on NBC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Keep it!!!! Our family loves watching it. And there is not a lot that is family friendly. With a household of teen and young adult males…its great for us!
Please keep the show on! More celebrities. I love seeing them exposed, seeing that even famous people have fears, that they learn about themselves and that they all feel better after spending time in nature!!! Bear is an incredible person!!
LOVE the how, PLEASE KEEP! My son and I record this show and watch it together. Says a lot for a Teen boy watching a show with mom. WE LOVE IT!!
My favorite show on TV. Only show I’ll record if I’m traveling. Please Please Please keep this one!
Love it. Bear is a true role model.
Great show. Definitely hope it is renewed.
I love this show! I hope they will bring it back next season.
Of course, the best part of this show are the incredible, dangerous adventures Bear takes the celebrities on. I also enjoy the mutual trust that has to develop quickly between the two, and the personal things they share. Please DON’T cancel!
It’s an awesome show! Bring it back. I would love to see more celebs on this. How bout some action stars next time.
I love this show. Have to bring it back!
I LOVE THIS SHOW. Please, please bring it back!
Please bring this show back for more seasons!! I love that my entire family can watch this reality show together and I don’t have to worry about the show content getting out of hand for my kids. We love this show!!
Running wild with Bear Grills is AWESOME!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KEEP RENEW THIS SHOW FOR ANOTHER SEASON.
While I am a bit older than the mentioned demographic…I love this show!! I love watching what we as humans can endure. The ability to trust one another and glorious scenery. I always learn something new and can dream of rappelling.
Great show!! Do renew!! So glad to see a positive show! Please renew a great show that while the contestants are kicking and screaming it’s for a real honest to goodness reason! Love I can watch with family.
Great show! My husband and I watched it with our boys every week. It was totally fun and honest. Absolutely renew this show!