Netflix’s ‘Outlast’ Set for Season 3: Survival of the Fittest Continues!

Hey, survival fans! Grab your gear and fire up those wilderness instincts because Netflix’s hit reality show ‘Outlast’ is coming back for a third season. Hot off the heels of a successful second season premiere in September, the streamer is clearly doubling down on its outdoor escapades. The show, which is produced by none other than Jason Bateman (yes, the guy from ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Ozark’), has captivated audiences with its blend of survival tactics and cutthroat competition.
In the latest installment, 16 rugged lone wolf contenders find themselves in the Alaskan wilderness, vying for a life-changing prize of a cool million bucks. But here’s the twist: to win this contest, players can’t just go solo; they gotta form alliances and work in teams—talk about squeezing out the drama! The first season was filmed near the Neka River in Alaska, while the most recent season was set just south of Petersburg at Little Duncan Bay, bringing both beauty and bitter challenges typical of the wild.
If you missed the action, spoiler alert: the second season ended with Texas duo Drake Vliem II and Drew Haas emerging victorious, proving that teamwork really does make the dream work—at least sometimes. Their win contributed to the show’s impressive performance, making it into Netflix’s Global Top 10 in 22 countries.
With production already underway for the third season, it’s clear that Netflix is betting big on ‘Outlast’. This show is a part of the ever-expanding genre of competitive reality series, which has seen a resurgence in popularity, thanks in part to similar shows like ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Amazing Race’. As viewers continue to seek intense, reality-driven entertainment, ‘Outlast’ fits perfectly into that ecosystem.
So, whether you’re into body-pumping survival or just love the thrill of the competition, grab your snacks and get ready—’Outlast’ will be hitting your screens sooner than you think!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and Deadline, Entertainment Weekly, Variety