On Sunday May 12, 2024, at 10:04 PM, Discovery will premiere the first episode its limited docuseries “Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes,” titled “Brink of Death.” The series uncovers the shocking story of a charity expedition gone wrong, led by Mickey Grosman, a former special forces demolitions expert.
The premise of the expedition was a 5,000-mile trek across South America and the Amazon jungle, positioned as a charity initiative to raise cancer awareness. However, the journey quickly descended into chaos and became a battle for survival, involving kidnapping, prison escapes, and a missing person. Out of the entire group, only Grosman claims to have made it to the end.
Using over 700 hours of archival footage, the series exposes the terrifying obstacles and ineptitudes that turned this noble endeavor into a disastrous adventure. Each episode explores the challenges faced by the participants, from treacherous river rapids to crumbling bridges, testing the limits of human endurance.
The group’s enigmatic leader, Grosman, provides an intriguing dimension with his unclear motives and intense leadership style. The growing desperation to survive fuels escalating tensions within the group, and shocking revelations emerge as the expedition unfolds.
“Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes” has been described as a stranger-than-fiction tale, leaving audiences questioning the true depths of human resilience in the face of adversity. It provides a cautionary reminder of the unpredictable nature of exploration and the consequences that can arise from unchecked ambition.
“Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes: Brink of Death” airs Sunday May 12, 2024 at 10.04pm.
