'Naked and Afraid XL': 5 things you need to know about Discovery reality TV series

A quick glance at what this extreme survival show is all about
PUBLISHED MAY 3, 2022
A still from 'Naked and Afraid XL' (Discovery)
A still from 'Naked and Afraid XL' (Discovery)

Discovery has come with its brand new survival series called 'Naked and Afraid XL'. The name says it all but we will give you the details that will make you want to savor this show. This show is to test the patience and grit of human nature in its raw form pushing every single contestant to the brink of survival.

Diving into the content of the show, this show has a group of survivalists that will be left in the wilderness to survive without food, water, and clothes. Sounds easy? Well, think again because they have to spend nothing less than 40 days and 40 nights while doing so.

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When will 'Naked and Afraid XL' release and where to watch it?

Season 8 of the show premiered on May 1, at 8 pm ET/PT exclusively on Discovery.

What is 'Naked and Afraid XL' all about?

The show depicts a group of new survivalists encountering unfathomably dangerous situations whilst putting their survival skills to test. The one thing the group has in common is their foe - the Peruvian Amazon. There's nothing that can go expected or right when it comes to a vicious forest like this. Let's say poisonous plants, anacondas, and bullet ants...What's more to come?

The original synopsis reads: "This season, four Naked and Afraid XL veterans attempt an epic 60-day challenge while leading a new generation of survivalists embarking on their first 40 days. The Amazon rainforest of Peru is a brutal survival location which makes it the perfect challenge for Naked and Afraid XL: Next Level. This season gathers the most skilled and experienced survivalists and pits them against 15-foot anacondas, pounding rainstorms, relentless mosquitos, and even poisonous plants."

Who stars in the Reality TV series?

This season includes some ruthless veterans like Amber Hargrove, Gary Golding, Steven Lee Hall Jr, Kaila Cumings, Dan Link, Jamie Frizzell, Lisa Hagan, Jen Taylor, Waz Addy, Trish Bulinsky, Rod Biggs, Tim Phillips.

Showrunners

This show is produced by Renegade 83, an eOne Company. David Garfinkle, Jay Renfroe, David Kirkwood, and Jim Morton are the executive producers. For Discovery, Michael Gara is the executive producer and Greg Wolf is the coordinating producer.

Trailer

The trailer for this has not been released as of yet. You can savour the show exclusively on Discovery.

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