Recently, we reported that Netflix was going to “double down” on interactive programming, in light of the success of last year’s “Black Mirror” film “Bandersnatch.” And at the time, we said maybe it could be used in a romantic comedy situation (who will the main character choose?) or maybe a horror film? Well, if you guessed the first live-action project to use the “Choose Your Own Adventure”-style technology would be a survival reality show hosted by Bear Grylls, then you win!
Netflix just released the interactive trailer for the streaming service’s first live-action interactive series “You vs. Wild.” The premise is simple, especially if you’re familiar with Bear Grylls’ style of television. The viewer joins Grylls on his various adventures in the wild. And this time, instead of Grylls telling you the best way to do things to survive, the viewer gets to make the decisions. Obviously, this will end with Grylls being killed, as viewers are most likely not survival experts.
Bear Grylls says, about the new series, “I’m so proud to deliver this first-of-its-kind live-action interactive series, really giving viewers an all access pass to explore the world and its landscapes in my boots. The stakes are high in this one!”
Netflix is expected to launch the new series on April 10.
Here’s the synopsis:
In You vs. Wild, viewers join survival expert Bear Grylls on exciting adventures all over the world. Dense jungles, towering mountains, brutal deserts, and mysterious forests await, with tough decisions around every corner. In this groundbreaking interactive adventure series, you make all the decisions and whether or not Bear succeeds or fails is totally up to you.
