Name: The Summit
Genre: Reality
Released: 2024-09-29
Rating: 6
Cast: Manu Bennett

Sixteen people, $16 million, and one very chaotic mountain. Trust no one.

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CutthroatStunning sceneryBackstabbing

Latest Episode

4.560 min

Season 1 • Episode 10

Latest

Season Finale: Judgment Day

Dec 4, 2024

The final four trekkers reach an impassable chasm at the peak of their journey and must use a helicopter long line to cross it; the 13 eliminated members of the group return and play a pivotal role in the final outcome.

Overview

Reality

Sixteen strangers trek the New Zealand Alps with $1M each, facing extreme challenges and brutal twists.

Content warning

survival competition

Human greedTrust and betrayalSurvival ethicsNature's indifference

Standout Aspects

Cinematography

New Zealand looks illegally gorgeous

Production

Twist mechanics genuinely ruthless

Editing

Manufactured drama done right

Best for:Binge·Friends·Background

Heads up:Violence·Triggers

First AiredSep 29, 2024

StatusCanceled

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelmedium

Seasons1·Episodes10

Top Cast

Manu Bennett

Self - Host

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Manu Bennett (the host) played Azog in The Hobbit trilogy, making him New Zealand's most intimidating welcome committee.

Insight

The show's cancellation after one season suggests audiences prefer their survival competitions with slightly less emotional destruction.

The Summit 9/1/24 Promo AD HD 60 Sec

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The Summit (2024)