40. The Island
‘The Island’ is the US answer to the hit UK series hosted by Bear Grylls. Contestants are dropped on a deserted island for four weeks and left to their own devices for food, shelter and staying alive. You’d think that they may really have to fend for themselves to begin with, but miraculously, bodies of water (scoped out by producers) are revealed as soon as things get too dire. Food also has a knack of appearing on the show, thanks to producer foresight. When the authenticity of the show was questioned by fans, producers admitted that they had to do what they could to ensure all participants had enough to survive the 28 day shoot. At least they’re not going around lying about it.
The Island
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