Do or Die

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  • 2014
  • 1 Season
  • 8.9  (9)

Do or Die is a thrilling television show that premiered on National Geographic in 2012. The show is hosted by three experts, Lynda McMeikan, Lolita Grogan, and Travis Kemp, who have backgrounds in wilderness survival, combat training, self-defense, and other related fields.

The show takes viewers on a ride-along adventure as it explores real-life survival scenarios in the wild, on the road, and even at home. The hosts use their expertise to demonstrate techniques for survival, showing viewers step-by-step how to stay alive when facing life-or-death situations.

Each episode of Do or Die features three different scenarios, each one unique and unpredictable. The hosts walk viewers through each scenario, discussing the different factors at play and emphasizing the importance of quick thinking, resourcefulness, and preparation. The show takes a journalistic approach, analyzing the decisions made by those in each situation and highlighting both successful and unsuccessful outcomes.

The scenarios presented in Do or Die are diverse and varied. In one episode, the hosts help a family stranded in the desert when their car runs out of gas. In another, they help a lost hiker who has fallen off a cliff and broken his leg. Yet another episode features a man who is stuck in the middle of a blizzard with limited supplies.

While much of the show is based on real-life scenarios, each episode also includes a 'what-if' scenario. This segment explores hypothetical, but realistic, situations that viewers could encounter. For example, what should you do if a mountain lion attacks you on a hike or if you're trapped in a burning building? The hosts provide tips and insights that could potentially save a viewer's life in such situations.

Throughout Do or Die, the hosts demonstrate techniques such as starting a fire, building shelter, purifying water, making a signal fire, and navigating through the wilderness with limited supplies. They also stress the importance of staying calm and focused, trusting your instincts, and assessing risks before taking action.

One of the unique aspects of Do or Die is its use of state-of-the-art technology to help explain the science behind the hosts' survival techniques. In one episode, the hosts use thermal imaging cameras to show how body heat can be detected at night. In another, they use slow motion cameras to demonstrate the physics behind hand-to-hand combat moves.

The production values of Do or Die are high, with stunning cinematography, dramatic reenactments, and emotional interviews with those involved in each real-life scenario. The show also includes expert analysis from doctors, scientists, and other specialists who provide additional insights on elements such as human physiology and psychology.

Do or Die is a highly engaging and informative show that provides valuable insights on how to stay alive in extreme situations. Its multiple scenarios and diverse survival techniques make it appealing to a wide audience. The hosts' charisma and expertise, combined with the show's top-tier production values, make for an exciting and educational experience.

Do or Die is a series that ran for 1 seasons (16 episodes) between January 2, 2014 and on National Geographic

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Deadly Mudslide
16. Deadly Mudslide
February 20, 2014
How would you survive if you got caught in a stampede of over-anxious shoppers, or were cornered by two snarling German Shepherds, or got caught in a mudslide?
Antler Assault
15. Antler Assault
February 20, 2014
What would you do if an aggressive stag cornered you?
Terrible Twister
14. Terrible Twister
February 13, 2014
What would you do in the driver's seat if a massive, swirling tornado charged toward your car or a killer wave hit you while surfing?
Fire in the Sky
13. Fire in the Sky
February 13, 2014
Prepare yourself for a shockwave when a meteor explodes in the sky over a crowded city. Try to save yourself after you fall into a dark hole in the center of a collapsed building.
Deadly Ocean Pull
12. Deadly Ocean Pull
February 6, 2014
Could you swim for your life as an ocean current sucks you down into the abyss or escape from a burning five-story apartment building by hanging from a window ledge? Do you have what it takes to survive when disaster strikes?
Icy Highway Crisis
11. Icy Highway Crisis
February 6, 2014
What would you do if a big rig slid out of control on deadly black ice or if you came face to face with a 250-pound American alligator?
Disaster on the High Seas
10. Disaster on the High Seas
January 30, 2014
Combat an aggressive elephant seal, threatening to send you to a watery grave. Grab your flotation devices when a huge yacht slams into your tour boat. And gird yourself as your jeep rolls down a steep, rocky embankment.
Falling Through Ice
9. Falling Through Ice
January 30, 2014
Pull yourself to safety when thin ice gives way and drops you into a freezing lake, test your wits when a dozen dogs suddenly surround you on a remote country road, and a relaxing boat ride turns into a life-and-death struggle.
A Gory End
8. A Gory End
January 23, 2014
Could you survive being trampled in Pamplona during the "Running of the Bulls," the swift, freezing water of the Los Angeles river system, or even a massive 8.0 earthquake?
Up in Flames
7. Up in Flames
January 23, 2014
Learn how to survive when an angry elephant mother attacks your car, a customer at a gas station inadvertently creates a spark and then starts on fire, and a steep fall on your snowmobile ends up perched on a crumbling ledge of ice.
Shark Attack!
6. Shark Attack!
January 16, 2014
Confront a cage-busting great white shark ready for a feeding-frenzy. Experience a snowmobiler's worst nightmare as the snow beneath him turns into an unstoppable avalanche. And come face-to-face wih a deadly rattler. Would you know how to survive?
Deadly Rapids
5. Deadly Rapids
January 16, 2014
Free yourself from a deadly vortex that traps unsuspecting kayakers. Try to stay cool as you race for your life against a highway wildfire. And, fall from the sky as a bizarre weather phenomenon sends your single-engine airplane plummeting to the earth. Would you know how to survive?
Killer Tsunami!
4. Killer Tsunami!
January 9, 2014
A tsunami floods a car, a polar bear corners a victim, and a snowboarder gets trapped.
Choking to Death
3. Choking to Death
January 9, 2014
How to save a choking friend, survive a disastrous BASE jump and fight off a 600-pound marlin.
Disaster in the Sky
2. Disaster in the Sky
January 2, 2014
Hold tight as a skydiving accident slips you out of your parachute harness as you plummet back to Earth from 13,000 feet. What would you do: get to your partner's ripcord, spread your arms like an eagle or grab your shins and hang on for a wild ride? In the next scenario, try to rescue a man after a motorcycle accident pins him under a burning car. And engage in arm-to-arm combat with an angry octopus that has one of its powerful tentacles wrapped around your only source of air.
Raging Bull
1. Raging Bull
January 2, 2014
Run for cover as an enraged fighting bull lunges into a crowd of spectators. Learn about the bull's near 360-degree vision and how crowd noises can raise a bull's heart rate, making it even more ready to strike. Then, see what happens when a stuck gas pedal propels a terrified woman down the road at nearly 120 mph. Would you use the emergency break, jam the car into neutral or turn off the engine?
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Where to Watch Do or Die
Do or Die is available for streaming on the National Geographic website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Do or Die on demand at Amazon and Google Play.
  • Premiere Date
    January 2, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    8.9  (9)