EPISODE
SEASON
Naked and Afraid - Season 1
Two strangers are given the task to survive together for 21 days in the most dangerous land of the earth, without any clothes or supplies. They need to survive against the difficulty of the landscape and the animals which are ready to hunt every minute, and most importantly they need to set their egos aside to survive together successfully.
April 3, 1996 in Monterrey, Mexico
May 06, 2020
It's more voyeuristic than educational, but it still offers some important lessons about the kinds of things that can help you survive the wild.May 06, 2020
As show titles go, "Naked and Afraid" is inspired. Better still, the new Discovery series is even more entertaining than its title.May 06, 2020
That 21 days are compressed into a single episode makes for a quick, compelling hour, focusing on only the most dramatic and interesting moments.May 06, 2020
It's interesting, weird, enjoyable and not like anything you've ever seen on TV before. Did I mention they don't have clothing?May 06, 2020
If misery loves company, this could be the biggest hit of the night.May 06, 2020
The real genius of this show, of course, is its title. Even if you know nothing about it, care nothing about reality TV and really should be getting to bed, how can you possibly resist at least checking it out?May 06, 2020
What ensues is pretty typical of the genre, but it's still kind of a risible kick, if only for how seriously the show takes itself.May 06, 2020
Despite its gimmicky draw, "Naked and Afraid" is an almost scientifically-minded approach to the limits of those stranded in the wild.May 06, 2020
The experience looks very difficult, but also a little boring, which explains the need for the in-your-face title: "Filthy and Exhausted" just doesn't have the same ring.May 06, 2020
Discovery is promoting "Naked and Afraid" as "the Everest of survival challenges," but it looks more like Central Park - the danger seems doubtful even by the debased standards of reality television.