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Man vs. Wild

Name: Man vs. Wild
Genre: Action & Adventure, Documentary
Released: 2006-10-27
Cast: Bear Grylls

2006 | 7 seasons | 40 min | Action & Adventure, Documentary

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for action fans and the curious.
The mood: Exciting, eye-opening.
The pace: 7 seasons and 66 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 40 minutes, about 44 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A big time investment at 7 seasons.

Bear strands himself in popular wilderness destinations where tourists often find themselves lost or in danger.

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 61K people sought it out in the past year

The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

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Created by Steve Rankin