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Apocalypse Town: Survival or Spectacle?
10 Sep
Summary
- Reality series simulates catastrophe in an abandoned town.
- Participants receive survival training before a month-long simulation.
- Production team documents events, allowing for organic storylines.
The new reality series 'Apocalypse' challenges 16 participants to survive in an abandoned town following a fictional catastrophe. Before the month-long simulation, contestants receive practical training, including shelter building and fire starting.
The production transformed Muscatatuck Urban Training Center into the fictional town of Riverside, a realistic setting for the doomsday simulation. Producer-directors lived among the participants to document their experiences, capturing organic storylines and aiming for a blend of hardship, comedy, and joy.
Unlike typical reality shows, 'Apocalypse' features no eliminations or prize money, presenting a 'choose your own adventure' format. The series, starting on Channel 4 on September 13 at 9 pm, explores the ethics of 'factual-entertainment' by pushing ordinary people into extraordinary circumstances.
