Marooned

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  • 2014
  • 3 Seasons

Marooned was a thrilling adventure reality TV show that aired on the Discovery Channel in 2014. The show featured three contestants, Carl David Sturdy, Simon Britton, and Laura Fleming, who were each dropped off in separate locations around the world, with only the bare minimum of supplies and equipment to survive.

In each episode, one of the contestants was taken to their isolated location by helicopter and dropped off with a backpack full of supplies, including a basic medical kit, a knife, a water container, a map, and a compass. From then on, they were completely on their own, and it was up to them to find food, water, shelter, and navigate their way back to civilization.

The show was filmed in some of the harshest and most remote locations across the world, from the deserts of Oman to the frozen tundra of northern Canada, and tested the survival skills of each contestant to the limit. They had to deal with extreme weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and their own physical and mental limitations.

Throughout the show, each contestant kept a video diary of their experiences, documenting their struggles and achievements, which were shown periodically to the audience. This personal touch gave the show an intimate feel and allowed viewers to get to know each contestant and their individual challenges.

In each episode, the contestant had to undertake a survival challenge, which ranged from finding and preparing food, building a shelter, starting a fire, crossing treacherous terrain, and even dealing with an unexpected injury. They had a limited amount of time to complete each challenge, and if they failed, they were at risk of being evacuated from the location and disqualified from the competition.

The show also focused on the mental and emotional aspects of survival. Each contestant had to deal with loneliness, fear, and the psychological toll of being isolated from civilization for an extended period. They had to rely on their own inner strength and resilience to overcome these challenges and push themselves to their limits.

Overall, Marooned was a compelling and exciting TV show, offering a unique look at the human will to survive in the face of adversity. The stunning locations, personal stories, and survival challenges kept viewers on the edge of their seats, and the show was a hit with audiences around the world. It was a true testament to the power of the human spirit and the resilience of the human body.

Marooned is a series that is currently running and has 3 seasons (9 episodes). The series first aired on April 23, 2014.

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Caprivi Strip/The Kwando River
6. Caprivi Strip/The Kwando River
August 13, 2025
Stafford strives to survive for 10 days in the heart of Africa, the Caprivi, a place with the highest concentration of dangerous game in the world.
Pearl Islands
5. Pearl Islands
August 4, 2025
Isolated on a desert island off the coast of Panama, Ed Stafford is trapped on a beach with no water and no way out unless he can use flotsam and jetsam to brave the shark infested waters and find a new base.
GuangXi Karst
4. GuangXi Karst
July 14, 2025
Barefoot among the karst spires of Guangxi China, Stafford must learn to navigate the razor-sharp rocks and deadly snakes to find food and shelter in this resource-scarce environment.
Erongo Mountains
3. Erongo Mountains
July 7, 2025
The Erongo Mountains: hundreds of kilometers of scorching, rocky barren desert, but the San bushmen have managed to survive here for millennia. If Ed Stafford taps into their traditions, can he?
ChangBai Mountain
2. ChangBai Mountain
June 30, 2025
Stuck in nearly two meters of powder, Ed Stafford has to figure out how to survive long enough to make his way off the peak of ChangBai Mountain, then find water and food in this barren snowscape.
Orinoco River
1. Orinoco River
June 23, 2025
Encircled by raging forest fires, Ed Stafford struggles to survive in the arid savannah and dense jungles along the Orinoco River.
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Where to Watch Marooned
Marooned is available for streaming on the Discovery Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Marooned on demand at Prime, Prime Video, Fandango at Home, Discovery, Google Play and Apple TV Store.
  • Premiere Date
    April 23, 2014