EPISODE
SEASON
Naked and Afraid - Season 1
Each week, a new pair of total strangers are faced with the ultimate survival challenge: survive for 21 days together with no clothes or supplies in some of the most dangerous environments in the world. In addition to the landscape itself working against the duo, the local wildlife stalks looks to prey on them as well. Of course, the biggest complication for any of the couples might end up being their own clashing egos.
29 January 1980, Annapolis, Maryland, USA
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
If misery loves company, this could be the biggest hit of the night.
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
It's interesting, weird, enjoyable and not like anything you've ever seen on TV before. Did I mention they don't have clothing?
