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Doomsday Castle was a reality TV show that aired on National Geographic in 2013. The show revolves around a family living in a castle built in the 13th century, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina. The members of the family are the patriarch and matriarch Brent Sr. and Dawn, and their kids Ashley, Michael, Brent II, Lindsey, and little ones.

The premise of this show is that the Bruns family believes that the end of the world is near and, therefore, are preparing to survive it. The show follows the family's actions as they turn the castle into their own survival bunker. The idea is to have a place that is self-sufficient and can withstand any disaster or catastrophe by being off-the-grid and independent of the outside world.

Throughout the episodes, the Bruns family shares their knowledge of survival and homesteading skills they have acquired over the years. They also demonstrate their creativity by finding new and innovative ways to enhance their living condition and make their castle a stronghold against the end of the world.

The family members bring in experts in different fields to help them with various features of their bunker. They also bring in people to test the structure of the castle and see how well it can withstand the impacts of an end-of-the-world scenario.

Not only do they plan to have enough resources to support the family for years, but they also want to be able to help people in their area. They believe that they are not the only ones preparing for the apocalypse. So, they make it their mission to help other preppers in their area by sharing their expertise.

The family's dynamics play a significant role in the show. Each member has their strengths and weaknesses, and their different views and approaches create tension in some situations. However, the family's closeness and their love for each other are evident throughout the show. They even come up with creative and playful ways of easing the tension and letting out some steam.

Overall, the show's concept of a family preparing for the end of the world by turning their castle into a bunker is fascinating. It gives insight into the world of prepping and survivalism. Despite some of the made-for-TV moments, it is a great way of exploring how people survive when the world is against them.

Doomsday Castle is a series that ran for 1 seasons (8 episodes) between August 13, 2013 and on National Geographic