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Season 1 – The Boonies

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Visiting areas around the world that are off the grid.
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The Boonies — Season 1

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Outsiders' gritty performances keep the backwoods drama intriguing, even when the story gets stuck in the mud.

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Alison Herman Flavorwire 08/11/2017
It'd be a shame if WGN's obscurity meant viewers didn't get the chance to try [Outsiders] out for themselves. Go to Full Review Amber Dowling TheWrap 01/29/2016
If you can get past the thick accents there's a wealth of multifaceted characters to root for and enough story to keep you entertained during the inaugural run. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 01/26/2016
Wright's performance is one of the show's greater pleasures. Go to Full Review Pattie Pegler The Post NZ 04/19/2017
Well, it's not great, but it's okay. The multiple storylines, some slow-burning intrigue and plenty of tension make something reasonably watchable. Whether that's enough to sustain it for 13 episodes remains to be seen. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 03/01/2016
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Violent, gritty, entertaining Appalachian family drama. Go to Full Review Tim Surette TV.com 01/28/2016
Creator Peter Mattei and executive producers Peter Tolan and Paul Giamatti picked up on the project's potential as a backwoods family drama, creating a series that may not be amazing, but is certainly quite good with potential to go beyond that. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/08/2017 WARNING, BEWARE! Before investing your time and money in the excellent series, make sure there is a season 3 before proceeding! The network airing this cancelled with season 2 without wrapping up the story. It is HOPED that another network will pick it up, but as of this writing there is NO WORD of ANY network talking about it, so far it is simply fans and writers HOPING. Make networks CARE by making them feel it in their bank accounts--surely they make money from DVD sales and surely if people stop buying series that leave us hanging, they will stop doing it? Surely, they will encourage other networks to take over their abandoned projects if they fear losing money from those DVD sales? See more 03/30/2017 By far one of the BEST shows since Prison Break! !!! See more 02/06/2017 The premises is ridiculous and the characters are obnoxious, though the clash between the civilised and the uncivilised makes good violent drama. See more 12/27/2016 Best show on tv. Cant wait for season 2!!! See more 09/26/2016 I was surprised how much I liked this series. The world and story are intriguing. I'm not sure if it will have a second season, but if it does, I look forward to it. I hope they keep the story line tight. See more 09/14/2016 I wanted to like this show because the idea of being free living in a mountain tribe appealed to me. Then I found out only the men are free, because apparently women would give up their rights to be used for household chores, sex & procreation all over again for the trashy men on this mountain...? See more Read all reviews
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Michael Madsen

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Episode 1 Aired Jan 19, 2016 Middle of Nowhere In today's technology driven world, those looking to get away from society must go where no one else thinks to look; from underground caves in Arkansas to the mountaintops of Idaho, some go to extreme lengths and places, redefining off the grid. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 26, 2016 Finders Keepers Even the most solitary people must rely on trusted allies to endure living on the edge of the world. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 2, 2016 Into the Abyss Those who choose to live outside the grid adapt to a constant barrage of obstacles and must find a means to overcome, or find themselves without the resources to endure. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 9, 2016 Blood and Sweat Life off the grid provides freedom, but that independence doesn't come easy. Whether it's finding food, stocking the medicine cabinet or battling the elements, life in the Boonies requires a daily dose of sweat and blood. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 16, 2016 No Rest for the Weary For those choosing to live a life of solitude, there's always work to be done. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 23, 2016 Blood, Sweat, and Deer Outside the grid, nothing is a given and everything must be earned. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 1, 2016 Worst Case Scenario Far from the modern world, one must be prepared for the worst, especially when the forces of nature present dire challenges. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 8, 2016 Beyond the Comfort Zone On the edge of civilization, life is lived by the seasons; as autumn arrives, temperatures grow colder, and those outside the grid begin preparation for the toughest time of year. Details

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Season Info

Network
National Geographic
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 19, 2016