MTV did not pick up its competition series Stranded with a Million Dollars for a second season, I’ve learned. Pre-production on season two started this summer, with the production started the casting process and scouting possible locations. However, MTV ultimately passed on the show. MTV has not yet responded to a request for comment. I asked… continue reading
Stranded with a Million Dollars
Alex Apple’s final thoughts on Stranded with a Million Dollars
Alex Apple, one of MTV’s Stranded with a Million Dollars’ four winners, writes about the finale—and Cody’s final, crappy attempt to get Alex and Gina out.
How Stranded with a Million Dollars was produced
An interview with Stranded with a Million Dollars creator and executive producer Kevin Lee about how the show came together behind the scenes.
How to change MTV Stranded’s game so players are heroes, not monsters
Game designer Jane McGonigal suggests a way to change the format of MTV’s Stranded with a Million Dollars to make the game play less awful.
Alex Apple on poop water, prayers for Stranded opponents, and more
Stranded with a Million Dollars contestant Alex Apple writes about episode 9, including his opponents’ strategy of pooping in Alex and Gina’s water supply.
Why Alex Apple burned money on Stranded with a Million Dollars
Stranded with a Million Dollars cast member Alex Apple takes us behind the scenes of episode eight, during which he burned cash as a strategic move.
Alex Apple on his motivation, Makody’s hardball, prop cash, and more
Alex Apple writes about episode seven of MTV’s Stranded with a Million Dollars, “Lines in the Sand,” on which two alliances of two faced off.
How Stranded changed Makani’s perspective and life
Stranded with a Million Dollars cast member Makani Nalu writes about how she found her way to MTV, and how her life was changed by the show.
A second look at two new survival competition reality shows
Brief reviews and thoughts about MTV’s Stranded with a Million Dollars and Fox’s Kicking and Screaming, both of which have entertained in surprising ways.
Alex Apple on his Stranded with a Million Dollars alliance’s downfall
Episode six of Stranded with a Million Dollars, “Til Sickness Do Us Part,” saw the exit of two members of the campers’ alliance because of medical problems.
Alex answers his Stranded with a Million Dollars critics
In his episode five column about MTV’s Stranded with a Million Dollars, Alex Apple answers critics’ questions, addresses the rules of the game, and explains Eilish’s shorts.
Alex from Stranded with a Million Dollars on the tent, strategy, and mistakes
Alex Apple reflects about his participation in MTV’s Stranded with a Million Dollars, and answers your questions about the tent and strategy.
Stranded with a Million Dollars’ Alex interviews Chris, explains what we didn’t see
Alex Apple recaps episode three of MTV’s Stranded with a Million Dollars, “Stirring the Pot”; interviews Chris; and answers your questions.
Stranded with a Million Dollars’ Alex recaps episode two, ‘Group Bye’
Alex Apple recaps episode two of MTV’s Stranded with a Million Dollars, “Group Bye,” and answers questions about confessional interviews and clothing.
Behind the scenes of Stranded with a Million Dollars, with Alex Apple
Stranded with a Million Dollars contestant Alex Apple writes about episode one, “Game of Drones,” including his strategy and survival in a rainy shelter.