Ten survivalists face frigid Arctic conditions and predators north of the Arctic Circle, vying for $500,000. As one contends with inner demons, the Mackenzie River Delta's harsh environment tests their resilience.
Participants are met with an abundance of challenges. When opportunity presents itself to the participants, will they be able to capitalize on the moment? One participant loses a critical item, another embarks on the hunt of a lifetime.
Between the fast-approaching Arctic Winter and hunger setting in, the participants double down on their efforts for survival; procuring food becomes an urgent necessity after survivalists go days without nourishment.
Survivalists face new challenges and opportunities in week two, battling to stay focused. Unwelcome visitors raid some, while one competitor gets another chance at a life-changing opportunity.
As the season begins to change, one participant is forced to take on a massive and risky project. Meanwhile, a pack of wolves interrupts the tranquility of the Arctic night and spells trouble for one survivalist.
Competition continues to drain the survivalists, they soon face a reckoning with the strategies they've implemented. All of them seem to be teetering over the edge, though one survivalist is overwhelmed by their frustrating performance.
The call of home grows stronger as the harsh realities of remote Arctic living set in for some participants. One survivalist finally gets their chance at big game, while another is caught off guard by a false sense of security.
Amidst shifting weather, survivalists face dwindling foraging prospects. One grows bewildered as Arctic conditions change, while another seizes an unexpected second chance.
As the river finally begins to freeze, the remaining survivalists struggle with the loss of daylight. One participant's snare line gets stalked by a vicious predator, while another devises a plan to defeat a longstanding enemy.
The Arctic's frozen landscape continues to push the survivalists to the brink; as predators continue to stalk under the cover of darkness, the participants struggle to keep their wits about them; one survivalist is at risk of frostbite.
