Overview
- Prime Video drops the first three episodes today, with weekly releases each Wednesday through a February 25 finale, according to Amazon.
- The season features 200 contestants split between 100 “Strong” and 100 “Smart” competitors vying for a $5 million grand prize as listed by Amazon.
- Reporting differs on total prizes, with Business Insider citing “over $10 million” while Amazon materials highlight a $5 million award.
- A special crossover episode with Survivor, hosted by Jeff Probst and filmed in Fiji, is slated for this season.
- Season 1 drew 50 million viewers in 25 days per Amazon, the prior lawsuit from five contestants was closed in August 2025, and production upgrades this season include rare high‑end camera gear and partial filming in Greenville, North Carolina.