Ep 1. The Offer

The show Most Dangerous Game begins with season 1 episode 1, titled "The Offer." The episode introduces us to our protagonist, Dodge Maynard, played by Liam Hemsworth. Dodge is a financially struggling father-to-be who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and wants to ensure his family's future financial security.

Dodge is approached with a unique opportunity by a mysterious man named Miles Sellers, played by Billy Burke. Miles offers Dodge a large sum of money, enough to take care of his wife and unborn child for the rest of their lives. The catch is that Dodge must participate in a deadly game, where he will be hunted by anonymous individuals for a period of 24 hours. If he survives, he will earn a large sum of money.

Dodge initially rejects the offer, but after a visit to his doctor and realizing the financial burdens he has been placing on his wife, he reconsiders. Dodge is given a head start and a few basic supplies to aid him in the game. As he runs through the city, trying to evade his hunters, he realizes the stakes of the game are much higher than he initially thought. Dodge also encounters a fellow runner, a woman named Val, played by Sarah Gadon, who has also been hunted in the game before.

As the episode progresses, Dodge is successful in evading his hunters, but his physical and mental state is tested. He is forced to make difficult decisions, and the fear of losing his family drives him forward. The game also reveals that there may be more to Miles' offer than just a simple monetary gain. As Dodge approaches the end of the 24-hour period, the tension rises, and the ultimate question remains- will he survive?

Overall, the pilot episode of Most Dangerous Game delivers intense action and suspense. Liam Hemsworth's portrayal of Dodge is compelling, and the idea of a deadly game of survival is a thrilling concept. The episode sets up a compelling storyline for the rest of the season and leaves the audience wanting more.