I should say that in fairness the critiques I'm applying to this show also unfortunately apply to many other recent National Geographic shows. They're all the same in an annoying way: The host continually plays up the danger of the situation they've put themselves in and their personal fright level, in an attempt to make the show seem more exciting. But it just ends up making it annoying. Like when he pretends not to know that a waterfall is coming up, or when he asks his guide whether there are any roads in the jungle. Come on, guys, stop insulting your audience so hard. His guide can't quite believe his feigned level of ignorance, leading him to ask incredulously, "Why did you come here?" But the show lacks self-awareness, so they kept that part in.
There is plenty of demand for adventure shows, but we as audience members are not dumb. Stop treating us like we are!
EDIT: Another reviewer seems to be mentioning my review and saying I rated it lowly because the host is a black man. That's news to me because two of my most recent ratings (8 and 9) are of other nature shows with black hosts. I also recently rated Life Below Zero: Next Generation a 1, and that has all white hosts.
I'd like it if people could be less polarized in their approach to rating. Take a look at some of the recent shows with black hosts and you'll see a lot of 1's and 10's. It's disappointing but others of us are just trying to give an honest rating.
As for this show: No, it's actually bad. It's more manipulated than other shows. Watch 15 minutes and if you don't agree, well, congrats, you have a new show to watch.
