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‘7 vs. Wild’ Season 5 Climbs Prime Charts as Free YouTube Rollout Begins

Prime uses a two‑week exclusive window before free uploads, reflecting a bigger‑budget pivot to the Amazon rainforest.

Overview

  • The new season launched on Prime Video on October 7 with 16 episodes released on Tuesdays and Fridays.
  • Free uploads on YouTube started on October 20, with main episodes scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays at 18:00 and behind‑the‑scenes installments following after 14 days.
  • Filming took place in the South American Amazon, which Amazon describes as the most challenging location used by the series so far.
  • The lineup blends survival experts and well‑known creators, including Joe Vogel, David Leichtle, Kris Grippo, AviveHD, Jeannine Michaelsen, Imke Salander and Fibii.
  • Despite social media criticism over a perceived loss of authenticity, the show is charting strongly on Prime, currently at No. 2 after briefly reaching No. 1, according to local reporting.