Man vs. Wild

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Bear Grylls travels around the globe to find the most dangerous tourist locations and environments, in order to show us how to survive in them. With his simple survival techniques and his knowledge of the wildlife, he is able to give handy tips that could effectively save lives. Whether it's traversing across volcanos or stuck on a desert island, Bear is always one step ahead when it comes to survival of the fittest.moreless
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  • Pretty Pointless Show!

    5.0
    "Mediocre"
    By RowdydaSilva, Feb 09, 2012
    This or is not much good. I don't count this show as realty show. but its interesting some time I enjoy watching this. we can watch this and but we have try and perfectly train most of the things that bear do. if bear really wanna teach how to survive it's better to start training program. this show is just for cheap publicity.

  • For someone saying it's hard to "get lost" in the wilderness, you're right, but WHEN and IF you DO get lost, you'll be happy for any "Survival" shows you may have seen.moreless

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    "Great"
    By DaveAubrey1, Oct 19, 2011
    Man vs. Wild is mostly entertainment, however if you watch all the episodes, there are loads of interesting information to pick from.
    Bear is extreme, and can probably do things that 95% of the population cannot... however there are skills he shows you in many episodes (rope making, looking for water in dirt, purifying water quickly, etc...)

  • It is hard to get lost these days that the so called knowledge this joke of a show communicates is quite useless.

    1.0
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    By kharve, Oct 19, 2011
    You really need to be out of your mind to get lost and be in a situation which Bear Grylls usually fakes he is in. He is not alone and a most probably a big TV crew is along with him. Most of the times he is doing nothing but pandering to the base instinct and probably telling us how we used to live when our homes were in caves. And he does nothing but running around destroying whatever little wildlife is there by killing a alligator or eating a snake raw etc. I wish he takes on a lion cub and gets caught by the lion mother and show us how to survive that. People viewing and enjoying this should move to wild with Bear Grylls as there village chief. Shame on the reputed channels showing us this worthless show.moreless

  • I like the show and watch it often, but this dude is lucky to be alive.

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    By netgrits, Mar 04, 2011
    As noted I do like the show and watch it often. It's very entertaining. But this guy is lucky to be alive even with his camera crew and support at hand. I remember something to the effect that Bear had some serious military training in survival skills in the past. I'm amazed that he made it through even that!

    The dude, really fun to watch now - don't get me wrong - but he's a spastic! How the heck he's lived so long - forget the challenges of the show - is beyond me. I'd hesitate to follow him across a city street.

    I'm watching the Artic episode as I write and, frankly, I'm amazed he made it past the first 17 minutes, given that he'd dropped his hard won meat into a freezing water hole and then promptly proceeded to follow it in. Good luck.

    Bear's impatience, which to his credit he's aware of, is absurd. You can't live in the wilderness with that kind of impatience! He bulldozes into situations like a rank amateur blissfully assuming that sheer determination, momentum and luck will get him out the other side. So far so good, but remember he has some serious support out there.

    A Boy Scout would be better at this. One of the key elements in wilderness survival is the analysis of a dangerous situation and the application of a thoughtful plan.

    Maybe it's the 40 minute limitation of show time that drives him (the rest being given over to advertisements) ... I don't know. But if the show's intention is to impress someone that this is the way to do it -- get serious!

    But, as I've said, I do watch it and find it ... entertaining. But I think part of it is that I'm so amazed that actions so moronic, even maniacal, don't result in his demise right there on TV. And, of course, I want to see more!

    Maybe someone will someday put together a show that shows how it really should be done. Meantime, the Bear will do.

    Go Bear!moreless

  • Yes, they are two different shows.....

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    By John5659, Mar 04, 2011
    I have noticed in some of the reviews that fans think that Man Vs Wild is a show one learns so much on survival, and SM is entertainment. I am a little lost on that thought. This is my opinion: If I ever go camping again ( which I kind of doubt at my age ), I would rather watch ten reruns of SM than MVW for a little insight. Something tells me I would go camping near here, maybe in the Shenandoah State Park, or VA Beach area- Not Vietnam, a volcano lava tube, or in the freaking Alps or the Amazon. You may learn a few things from MVW, but SM will teach you basic stuff for us normal folks here in America. This Bear guy is good at what he does; fit; a accent that probably drives the chicks crazy. SM is SM- You see what you get. No glitz, parachutes, or camera crews following close. ( I hope he never stops quick! ). Thank You.moreless
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  • Man vs. Wild vs. Survivorman
    I dont know about you but this show reminds me A LOT of Survivorman. I've been watching Survivorman way before i knew of this show...
    By ebgamesnake112, Dec 11, 2006
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  • Awesome Show
    It's funny how people can talk crap about whats fake and whats not. Bear is showing what you will need to do in order to survive i...
    By GerrennJennin, Nov 11, 2011
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  • Bear Grylls Is A Phony
    I don't know why this show wasn't canceled when they found out how he faked some of his episodes..Like the one in hawaii.. He supp...
    By honorablechoice, Sep 29, 2010
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  • Episode Guide is incorrect
    Man vs. Wild is actually only on season 5. Just because the show takes a break don't mean its in a new season when it comes bac...
    By Simpuhl, Aug 18, 2010
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  • Did anyone else notice....
    I believe it was the Alaskan mountain range episode (not sure which episode exactly because I watched all of them this weekend) w...
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