The Second Season of 'Extracted' is a Mixed Bag: Pain and Humiliation or Just a Waste of Time?
The premiere of the second season of Fox's reality competition series "Extracted" left this reviewer with an economic calculation in mind - was the pain and humiliation the contestants volunteered to endure worth the $250,000 prize? The show's formula remains largely unchanged from Season 1, with 12 teams of three members dropped into the remote wilderness while their family or friends watch a live video feed of their struggles.
In the Ontario wilderness, survivalists face challenges like creating a shelter and starting a fire without matches. However, some contestants seem woefully unprepared for the outdoors. If the family decides to extract their loved one from the woods, they risk sacrificing the chance at the grand prize and potentially causing long-term damage to their relationships.
The show's production team has stuck to its winning formula, which means that Season 2 is not a significant departure from Season 1. The wilderness setting has been swapped out for northern Ontario, but the core concept remains the same.
One of the few positives in this season is survivalist Luke Olson, who knows what he's doing and plays strategically at headquarters with his brothers Daniel and David. However, despite the presence of a skilled survivalist, some contestants seem like they're better off without being on the show.
The show's lack of emotional depth and overemphasis on competition make it feel more like "Outlast" combined with "Big Brother." The $250,000 prize seems woefully inadequate considering what contestants are put through. The show's focus on family dynamics and relationships also raises questions about whether the potential benefits of winning are worth the costs.
In a recent episode, Olsen Kroeger was sent into the woods with his parents after struggling to create an adequate shelter. However, instead of showing empathy, Kevin, Olsen's father, grumbled that his son would never be able to fend for himself - a sentiment that would likely leave Olsen feeling disappointed and frustrated.
Ultimately, "Extracted" Season 2 feels like more of the same. While some contestants may thrive in the wilderness, others seem woefully unprepared. The potential negative consequences for family members who don't win the grand prize make it hard to justify watching this show. Our call is to skip it unless you're a die-hard fan of reality competition series.
The premiere of the second season of Fox's reality competition series "Extracted" left this reviewer with an economic calculation in mind - was the pain and humiliation the contestants volunteered to endure worth the $250,000 prize? The show's formula remains largely unchanged from Season 1, with 12 teams of three members dropped into the remote wilderness while their family or friends watch a live video feed of their struggles.
In the Ontario wilderness, survivalists face challenges like creating a shelter and starting a fire without matches. However, some contestants seem woefully unprepared for the outdoors. If the family decides to extract their loved one from the woods, they risk sacrificing the chance at the grand prize and potentially causing long-term damage to their relationships.
The show's production team has stuck to its winning formula, which means that Season 2 is not a significant departure from Season 1. The wilderness setting has been swapped out for northern Ontario, but the core concept remains the same.
One of the few positives in this season is survivalist Luke Olson, who knows what he's doing and plays strategically at headquarters with his brothers Daniel and David. However, despite the presence of a skilled survivalist, some contestants seem like they're better off without being on the show.
The show's lack of emotional depth and overemphasis on competition make it feel more like "Outlast" combined with "Big Brother." The $250,000 prize seems woefully inadequate considering what contestants are put through. The show's focus on family dynamics and relationships also raises questions about whether the potential benefits of winning are worth the costs.
In a recent episode, Olsen Kroeger was sent into the woods with his parents after struggling to create an adequate shelter. However, instead of showing empathy, Kevin, Olsen's father, grumbled that his son would never be able to fend for himself - a sentiment that would likely leave Olsen feeling disappointed and frustrated.
Ultimately, "Extracted" Season 2 feels like more of the same. While some contestants may thrive in the wilderness, others seem woefully unprepared. The potential negative consequences for family members who don't win the grand prize make it hard to justify watching this show. Our call is to skip it unless you're a die-hard fan of reality competition series.
"The biggest risk from playing it safe is missing out on the chances you'll never get again."
. And $250k just doesn't seem like enough considering they're putting their families through all that stress and drama. I mean, if your family loves you so much, shouldn't they be willing to help you out instead of sending you into the woods? 
. Like, what were they thinking? It's not like they're going to win the prize and then suddenly become expert outdoorsmen 
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. But overall, I just don't get why people would want to watch this show when it feels so...negative 
. Like, is the $250k really worth all that drama and potential hurt feelings?
It's like, yeah, Luke Olson is pretty cool at survival, but what about the others who aren't so lucky? 
I don't think $250k is enough to make up for the potential drama and stress they're going through 
. Maybe if they added more of a positive vibe to the show, it'd be more enjoyable to watch 
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. The premise is still kinda cheesy, but I guess if you're into that sorta thing, you'll be fine 
. Like, Olsen Kroeger's dad just dissed him on live TV? Classy move 
. The $250k prize just doesn't feel worth it when you see how some contestants are struggling 
. Overall, I'd say skip this one unless you're a die-hard fan 
. I feel bad for Luke Olson, though - he seems like the only sane person on that show 
. But honestly, is it worth watching? No way, unless you're a huge fan of this type of thing 
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. I mean, $250k isn't that much money, and what's the real cost of being on this show? The contestants are stuck in the woods with no way out, it's like a real-life game 
. And don't even get me started on how some people are just totally unprepared for the outdoors 
. Like, who wants to hear your parents say you'll never fend for yourself? 
. Would we want our loved ones to go through something like this? Maybe that's why I think it's hard to justify watching "Extracted" unless you're invested in the contestants' journeys personally.
. And yeah, $250k just doesn't seem like enough considering what they're put through 
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. The $250,000 prize seems like it's not enough to justify putting contestants through all of the physical and emotional challenges they face. And when you see episodes where family members are being really harsh or critical towards each other... it feels more like a competition between them than an actual supportive relationship 
. But overall, I think the show is still trying to find its footing in terms of how much emotional depth it wants to explore... or if it's just going to stick with the same formula that worked (or didn't work) last season 
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like, why cant we see more empathy from the fam members instead of just being harsh? 