{"id":399317,"date":"2023-08-09T22:35:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T03:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-alone%3a-the-beast-2020\/"},"modified":"2024-03-06T12:38:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T18:38:14","slug":"shows-like-alone%3a-the-beast-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-alone%3a-the-beast-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Alone: The Beast (2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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5.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 225 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Three strangers attempt to endure 30 days in a remote wilderness location with no tools or modern amenities; faced with extreme challenges, it’ll take all their ingenuity and stamina to work together and survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Game-Show<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Rick Robles, Nate Weber, Robert Edwards, Ben Jonas
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1 season, 6 episodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Alone: The Beast (2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Alone (2015)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 5991 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Ten survival “experts” attempt to survive alone. The winner receives $500,000.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Nicole Apelian, Tracy, David, Dan
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8 seasons, 95 episodes, 44.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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100 Days Wild (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 214 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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100 Days Wild is a documentary series following the establishment of a nomadic, hunter\/gatherer community who travel along Alaska’s Tanana River.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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1 season, 8 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Naked and Afraid (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 4483 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Reality show where two strangers (typically 1 male, 1female) try to survive in the wild for 21 days, naked.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Adventure, Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Michael Brown, Amanda Kaye, E.J. Snyder, Laura Zerra
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14 seasons, 168 episodes, 43.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Naked and Afraid XL (2015)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1664 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A group of amateur survivalists are put to the ultimate test in the wild for 40 days with nothing but a few primitive tools. No food. No clothing. No water. They must hunt and gather whatever they need until extraction day.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Adventure, Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Michael Brown, Lacey Jones, Jeff Zausch, Matt Wright
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7 seasons, 78 episodes, 42.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Ultimate Beastmaster (2017)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2596 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Eighteen competitors from six countries compete against each other in an intense obstacle course for cash prizes, individual glory and national pride.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Game-Show, Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Luis Ernesto Franco, Tiki Barber, Anderson Silva, In\u00e9s Sainz
Creators:<\/strong> David Broome, Sylvester Stallone
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3 seasons, 29 episodes, 55.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Forged in Fire (2015)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3931 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Four custom knife makers compete to make the best usable knife through a series of challenges.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Game-Show, Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> David Lain Baker, Doug Marcaida, Ben Abbott, Wil Willis
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8 seasons, 202 episodes, 42.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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BattleBots (2015)<\/h3>\n \n
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8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1820 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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BattleBots is a robot combat competition that takes place in an elimination style tournament. Designers build, operate and battle their destructive robots until a champion is crowned.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Action, Game-Show, Reality-TV, Sport<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Chris Rose, Kenny Florian, Faruq Tauheed, Derek Young
Creators:<\/strong> Greg Munson, Ed Roski
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6 seasons, 68 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Ed Stafford: First Man Out (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 325 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Expect blood, tears and heart-in-mouth action as explorer Ed Stafford takes on the best explorers in the world in a battle across Discovery’s screens in order to be the First Man Out – a show in which survival is only half the battle.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Ed Stafford, E.J. Snyder, Matt Graham, Aldo Kane
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2 seasons, 12 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Below Deck Mediterranean (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3121 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A reality show following the crew of the Ionian Princess, a luxury charter yacht in the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Sandy Yawn, Hannah Ferrier, Malia White, Jo\u00e3o Franco
Creators:<\/strong> Mark Cronin
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7 seasons, 107 episodes, 43.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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“Alone: The Beast” takes the survival genre to an extreme level, stripping away all the comforts and tools usually associated with human endurance tests. This show, a spin-off of the popular series “Alone,” challenges participants in a way that few other programs do. They are left in the wilderness with nothing but their wits, survival skills, and a single animal carcass. It’s raw, it’s gritty, and it’s incredibly engaging.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, “Alone: The Beast” is about survival in its most primal form. Three participants are dropped into a remote wilderness location with no tools, no food, and no camera crews. Their only starting resource is a large animal carcass, from which they must derive food, clothing, shelter, and tools. The challenge is to survive for 30 days, relying entirely on their skills and the natural resources around them.<\/p>\n

What Sets It Apart<\/h3>\n

Unlike its predecessor, “Alone,” which allowed participants to bring a select number of survival items, “The Beast” provides nothing but the animal. This twist demands a deeper understanding of primitive survival techniques and pushes the contestants to innovate and adapt in ways they likely never have before.<\/p>\n

The Locations<\/h2>\n

The show takes viewers to some of the most unforgiving wilderness areas across the globe. From the dense forests of Vancouver Island to the frozen expanses of Norway, each location presents its own set of challenges. The diverse settings not only test the survivalists’ adaptability but also showcase the stunning, yet harsh beauty of nature.<\/p>\n

The Challenges<\/h2>\n

Surviving in the wilderness with minimal resources is daunting, but “Alone: The Beast” ups the ante with the inclusion of the animal carcass. This aspect of the show highlights several key survival skills:<\/p>\n