Alone: Frozen

Not a bad review, but I have to point out something. I notice that Greg Ovens' fingers are clubbed at the tips. This is a sign of some serious diseases, such as lung cancer, heart disease or cirrhosis. I hope he gets physical checkups. He looks and sounds like a heavy drinker and smoker, too. Have never seen any of the contestants smoke, though. Overall, I guess I just enjoy seeing people improvise during harsh conditions while sitting in my comfy house. I wonder if anyone watching it has ever used any of their techniques to get by themselves. Why do you have to write such long reviews? I don't have anything else to say. Bye.

I'll be honest I haven't finished the entire season but I we seen every episode on all the other Alone series and I appreciate this show because even when it's not that great it's impressive in many ways. There is one exception and that's Mark who left after 5 days I only wish he would have left sooner. A philosopher he is not though he clearly believes he is, what he is however is a cry baby who whined at length about not wanting to be there and his son which normally is sweet however Mark managed to just wish he'd get eaten by a polar bear while simultaneously feeling sorry for his son who probably approached his dad being gone. Harsh maybe but the thing is everyone that did the show left someone behind Mark failed to understand the world doesn't revolve around him, I can't help but think he took the spot someone else could've filled only to spend only 5 days while filling 5 days with the most annoying video ever, Mark you may have missed 5days with your son but I'll never get back the time I wasted watching your portion, nor will I ever get the calmness or peace you shattered with your constant sniveling and whining sucks to suck bro.

All the losers from previous seasons takes part. Suppose to be the ultimate challenge and not really creating that feeling. Expected a lot more and better contestants in this one.

So there are a few issues with this show. Not calling it a reality show because it isn't. These people aren't expected to survive naked and unresourced with no opt-out device - that would be pretty real.

Sick of the heartfelt thanking directed to a dead animal, the life of which was sacrificed in the pursuit of financial gain. None of these people HAVE to be there, so don't dress up killing native animals (and starving their offspring) as an honourable, life sustaining act. Go home and eat a hamburger.

Over the proselytizing, personal justifications, getting in touch with one's roots (seriously?), the living in harmony with the land, the slow and inevitable mental and physical deterioration and unending efforts to cope with this self-imposed and totally needless challenge, driven by the desire for lots of money and to prove some personal ability, ably assisted by survival accoutrements and the ever-ready rescue teams. Seriously?

Enjoyed spinoff Alone Frozen much better than the original series. Alone Frozen Contestants had half the # of weeks to prepare before winter started than in the original series. Liked to see the adaptations and skills of the later contestants, did not care much for the early departures.

I think most contestants on this type of series can do well with summer conditions. The blizzards and procurement of food/game in harsh winter conditions showcased the survivalist skills and mental toughness of remaining contestants.

As always, the reflections and trials faced remind me of the many things we take for granted. Hope there are many more seasons with this format.