Common Sense Media Review
By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Hunting in rough but tender adventure show with lessons.
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Life Below Zero: Next Generation
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What's the Story?
In LIFE BELOW ZERO: NEXT GENERATION, individuals, couples, and families are readying for the long Alaskan winter. Some want to leave the electrical and water grid entirely; others are already living off the grid. Some are in the process of hunting the food that will sustain them; others are teaching their loved ones how to prepare for life in the wilderness. How will they fare? Will they learn the lessons they're seeking?
Is It Any Good?
This surprisingly philosophical survival show takes time to address the reasons people choose to escape civilization. In Life Before Zero: Next Generation, people walk their talk, sometimes falling down while they aspire to survive in the winter wilds of the northernmost state in the U.S.
Families with teens can get a lot out of this show, especially when considering what it takes to get food on the table, wood in the stove, and a roof over one's head. Not suited for those who are sensitive to seeing animals being hurt, or those averse to big game hunting.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about perseverance in Life Before Zero: Next Generation. What would happen to the people on this show if they didn't follow through with what they started? What is survival all about?
It takes tremendous courage to hunt large game and face the elements the way the men, women, and children do in this show. How do people living in the wild keep themselves safe in the face of danger?
People are shown hunting for their food in this show. What does integrity mean for the hunter? Is there a difference between hunting for food and hunting for sport?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 22, 2024
- Cast : Michael Manzo , Kaleb Rowland
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Activism , Animals ( Wild Animals ) , STEM
- Character Strengths : Courage , Integrity , Perseverance
- TV rating :
- Last updated : March 6, 2026
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