Discovery’s “Naked and Afraid” drops a new pair of survivalists into the wilds of the Philippines this Sunday, and let’s just say, they’re not exactly cut from the same cloth. One, a seasoned adventurer nursing a wound requiring seventeen stitches. The other? A cautious newlywed with considerably less experience roughing it. The combination makes for what could be a fascinating study in human adaptability.
Their mission: to endure 21 days in the unforgiving Philippine wilderness, armed with nothing but their chosen personal items and, well, each other. Clothes are a no-no, fire ants are mandatory, and hunger is a constant companion. Throw in the adventurer’s still-healing wound, and you’ve got a recipe for potential disaster.
The question isn’t just whether they can survive the elements, but whether they can survive each other. Will their contrasting personalities and experience levels help or hinder their progress? Will the adventurer’s injury become a liability, or will the newlywed rise to the challenge?
“Seventeen Stitches” airs Sunday, March 23rd at 8:00 PM on Discovery. Tune in to see if this unlikely duo can find common ground – and maybe some food – in the Philippine wilderness.
