A new TLC series is expected to be a wild mash-up of epic survival challenges and a jaw-dropping social experiment.
Leading this exhilarating charge is the dynamic trio of United States Army Green Beret, NFL player, and actor Nate Boyer.
The show centres around nine adventurous souls, each with their unique quirks, embarking on a daring escapade aboard the Acali II!
Against the mesmerising backdrop of Panama's Pearl Islands, these contestants face a 21-day thrill ride, pushing the boundaries of teamwork and challenging personal differences.
But the excitement doesn't stop there , as with each conquered challenge, the communal cash pot swells, eagerly awaiting distribution among the survivors at the finish line.
Meanwhile, Boyer said that viewers can expect mind-blowing physical and intellectual challenges that promise to shake up group dynamics.
But there is a twist. After every heart-pounding episode, the crew confronts the ultimate decision – stay united or swap out a member for a fresh face.
“It's a unique social experiment exploring teamwork, unity, and individual sacrifice,” Boyer said.
“Survive the Raft” is not just a survival epic; it's a fascinating social experiment that delves into the human spirit, he believes.
“It's about whether a diverse group can come together and overcome personal differences for a common goal."
Meanwhile, other cast mates includes a diverse mix.
They are athlete and fitness trainer Mykhal Polite, master welder and entrepreneur Lashanna Lintamo; former military investigator Russell Ellis as well as a ‘self-proclaimed Karen. ’Tara Colucci.
They will be joined by Merissa Underwood, Vegan Miss Montana; Summer Homayed, chef and mom; bodybuilder Elliot Capella; Maddie Witt, a non-profit coordinator; Summer Sawaya, a fisherwoman and athlete; and CJ Duffie a freedive and spearfishing instructor.
And as participants face physical and intellectual challenges designed to disrupt and divide, the central question looms: “Will the good for all outweigh the good for one?”
The premiere of Survive the Raft on TLC South Africa on Monday, 4 December at 10pm.