Network: NBC
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: May 25, 2015 — TBD
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Bear Grylls (host)
TV show description:
In this reality series, adventurer and survivalist Bear Grylls gives the modern American man the ultimate challenge: Can a man of today’s world survive on a deserted island without the luxuries — or even the basics — of contemporary everyday life?
Unlike other reality shows, there are no prizes, no eliminations, no winners, and no camera teams. The 14 American men are isolated on a deserted island with only the clothes on their backs and with minimal survival tools — committed to filming every moment themselves.
These modern men, who are accustomed to roofs over their heads, restaurants, and the benefits of technology, are stripped of all modern conveniences and catapulted back to the basics. They must hunt for food, source water, erect shelter, build community and try to survive using only their strength, determination and know-how.
They all have something to prove to themselves and this experiment takes them to the very edge of human endurance as they test their physical, mental, and emotional limits.
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This episode has not aired yet.
First aired: TBD
What do you think? Do you like The Island TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for another season?
It’s more realistic than Survivor, but much more scary. I’m not sure if I like it and I’d like to UNDERSTAND what motivation these guys have for staying on the Island, does anybody know?
Nothing scarier than 10 grown man with survival skills camping on the beach with fire every night …. Then half of them crying during the show .
How about you put the real man on there… You know the ones who stormed Normandy…
I like the show. It is very real and shows the hardships they have to go though. I think it’s better than the usual reality shows. Keep it and do more of them. Very entertaining!! I like the variety of guys you have on the show and their attitudes and how they deal without water, food, etc.
I’m on the fence in regards to another season. It is interesting to watch these men experience such significant self discovery. What I would love to see is a proper memorial service for Eerie’s daughter, Micheala. It would be an honor for me to head up a Micheala’s memorial for Eerie and his family. This man served our country. Is there any else on board to serve him? NBC, there is no pay for these
Reality stars but a memorial would show your human kindness..
The best “reality” program for me!!i disliked
and did not watch! Hated “Survivor!”
Renew!! Let’s give it another go!
no, i like it, to see if they have common sense to survive.
really like the show. Very extreme. Started out liking Survivor and now it stinks. Bring back people you have tolerated one season and they want you to it again……no thanks. New blood and new adventures.
I’m enjoying it so far
How many days do they stay on the island?
Try to find people who don’t wine like babies when adversity brings them down. Sometimes you have to face adversity and fight even mentaly, which still gives your children a reason to be proud. How you deal with adversity is just part of the game between the Island…….and how bad you want to survive. If the going gets too tough, then know how to gracefully bow out and accept your plight without moaning and wimpping like a two year old. Apparently there where not enough qualifications in place to weed them out. Thanks. I like the show.
I think it’s fake. After 10 days some are still clean shaven or have the same facial hair they started with. Most just set in the shade on beach watching the ocean. I have seen over half do nothing but wait for the end of the show. I could survive that. The active one’s lose weight that’s just the show extreme weight lost. The others are just on retreat. That’s more like Dr. Phil. I’m not saying it’s easy but when you know you can just wait it out you don’t have to do much.The weather is so good they… Read more »
I love it!!! Let’s do a girl series!!
Janie – do you think you’d be able to capture and kill a pig? It not, can you spear enough fish to keep you alive? REALLY?
They need to to do a girl series! It would be way more interesting. Actually a group of Girl Scouts would be more interesting. They cry and whine and have to be taken off the Island when the least little thing happens. It is the worst I’ve ever seen. I keep watching because its backed by Bear Grylls. What does HE think? He’s a man who can do it. I finally decided to stop watching for the thrill of it, (because there is none) and what it from a comedic side. Its literally like a Saturday Night Live parody of… Read more »
I like this show because it allows the people to do things with out help. The other reality show on CBS does and gives there people on the show food. Let them hunt and live on the land.
Does anyone know where or how to apply to be on the next season.?
Not only I want show to continue, I will like to be part of it. I believe to have the strength to survive and thrive in those types of environments. Thing about me for the next episode. I am a Real Estate Broker and owner of a Re/max franchise in Orlando FL.
No prizes? I like Bear Grylls but NBC is just getting incredibly cheap on this one.
Don – that was MY question. If there are no prizes, why are they doing this? I GET that they are trying to learn something; but why do that on television? You don’t need a TV show to gain and/or learn what they are doing here. I just don’t get it. If ANYBODY CAN EXPLAIN – PLEASE DO.