Los Angeles TimesA brand new season of the hit competition series Alone drops with a two-episode premiere on the History Channel Thursday, June 12 at 9/8c.
Those interested in tuning in to one of the most “visually stunning and intense seasons” of the hit series can stream Alone season 12 through Philo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Sling (50% off first month).
What we know about Alone season 12
According to the History Channel and Neubauer Artists Neomax studios who took over the rights of the season, season 12 is set in one of the most intense and dangerous locations in series history—South Africa. For the first time in the show’s history, ten new survivalists are ready to navigate the rugged and unforgiving Great Karoo Desert and face off searing heat, foul water, unpredictable storms and exotic, dangerous animals.
Season 12 marks one of the most visually stunning and intense seasons of “Alone” yet, in one of the most intense and dangerous locations in series history—South Africa, according to the History Channel’s description of the new season.
For the first time on “Alone,” ten new survivalists navigate the rugged and unforgiving Great Karoo Desert and face off searing heat, foul water, unpredictable storms and exotic and dangerous animals.
The new season will see frequent animal encounters, significant game harvests, unexpected medical extractions, impressive shelter builds, and creative foraging techniques, History added. The survivalists’ mental willpower and wilderness skills are put to the test as they attempt to master new territory in hopes of being the last person standing.
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