Nathan Olsen

In Alone's driest location yet, ten new participants must survive in the Great Karoo desert as they face extreme temperatures, new species of predators, and a host of exhausting challenges, all for a chance to win $500,000. With big game more abundant than ever, some play the odds, while one survivalist gets hit with a debilitating infection.

Faced with skittish game and unfamiliar plants the final group of survivalists quickly learn their earliest strategies will be met with unforgiving resistance. While ingenuity and adaptation lead many to wins with food and shelter, one participant discovers the vast open desert doesn't provide many places to hide from hard truths.

The Karoo Desert's heat and lack of shade continue to force the survivalists to focus on water or risk dehydration. Some participants get creative in stockpiling this life-saving resource, while others find themselves realizing it's a little too late.

The remaining survivalists make a final push to the finish line, but only one can win the $500,000 prize and make Alone history as the first winner in a desert climate. One survivalist, desperate for food, finds promise in the local antelope, while another contends with the emotional burden of leaving their family.

The survivalists finally begin to cash in on food as game proves to be plentiful. This prosperity is short-lived, however, as dark clouds loom in the distance.

As the tumultuous first week nears its end, the remaining survivalists focus on regaining their footing. One participant discovers unconventional food sources to adapt to the harsh environment, while another sees this newfound resource as a stepping stone to an even bigger payday.