Stream It Or Skip It: 'Extracted' Season 2 on Fox, where family members decide whether to extract loved ones alone in the Ontario wildernes

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The Second Season of 'Extracted' is a Mixed Bag: Pain and Humiliation or Just a Waste of Time?

The premiere of the second season of Fox's reality competition series "Extracted" left this reviewer with an economic calculation in mind - was the pain and humiliation the contestants volunteered to endure worth the $250,000 prize? The show's formula remains largely unchanged from Season 1, with 12 teams of three members dropped into the remote wilderness while their family or friends watch a live video feed of their struggles.

In the Ontario wilderness, survivalists face challenges like creating a shelter and starting a fire without matches. However, some contestants seem woefully unprepared for the outdoors. If the family decides to extract their loved one from the woods, they risk sacrificing the chance at the grand prize and potentially causing long-term damage to their relationships.

The show's production team has stuck to its winning formula, which means that Season 2 is not a significant departure from Season 1. The wilderness setting has been swapped out for northern Ontario, but the core concept remains the same.

One of the few positives in this season is survivalist Luke Olson, who knows what he's doing and plays strategically at headquarters with his brothers Daniel and David. However, despite the presence of a skilled survivalist, some contestants seem like they're better off without being on the show.

The show's lack of emotional depth and overemphasis on competition make it feel more like "Outlast" combined with "Big Brother." The $250,000 prize seems woefully inadequate considering what contestants are put through. The show's focus on family dynamics and relationships also raises questions about whether the potential benefits of winning are worth the costs.

In a recent episode, Olsen Kroeger was sent into the woods with his parents after struggling to create an adequate shelter. However, instead of showing empathy, Kevin, Olsen's father, grumbled that his son would never be able to fend for himself - a sentiment that would likely leave Olsen feeling disappointed and frustrated.

Ultimately, "Extracted" Season 2 feels like more of the same. While some contestants may thrive in the wilderness, others seem woefully unprepared. The potential negative consequences for family members who don't win the grand prize make it hard to justify watching this show. Our call is to skip it unless you're a die-hard fan of reality competition series.
 
I gotta say, I'm super confused about this whole "Extracted" thing 🤔. Like, what's the point of putting people in the wilderness with no matches? It sounds like a recipe for disaster 🚨. And $250k just doesn't seem like enough considering they're putting their families through all that stress and drama. I mean, if your family loves you so much, shouldn't they be willing to help you out instead of sending you into the woods? 🤷‍♀️

And don't even get me started on how some of these contestants are just not prepared for survival 🏕️. Like, what were they thinking? It's not like they're going to win the prize and then suddenly become expert outdoorsmen 🙄.

I do have to give props to Luke Olson though - he seems like a total boss out there 🤝. But overall, I just don't get why people would want to watch this show when it feels so...negative 😐. Like, is the $250k really worth all that drama and potential hurt feelings?
 
I dunno about this show 🤔... I mean, it's cool that they're giving people a chance to test their survival skills and stuff, but the whole thing just feels kinda mean 😐. I get that the family members are watching from the sidelines, but can't they just be all supportive and encouraging instead of grumbling like Olsen Kroeger's dad did? 🤷‍♂️ It's like, yeah, Luke Olson is pretty cool at survival, but what about the others who aren't so lucky? 🌲 I don't think $250k is enough to make up for the potential drama and stress they're going through 💸. Maybe if they added more of a positive vibe to the show, it'd be more enjoyable to watch 😊.
 
🤔 I just watched Season 2 of "Extracted" and gotta say, it feels like more of the same old stuff 📺. The premise is still kinda cheesy, but I guess if you're into that sorta thing, you'll be fine 😐. What really bothers me tho, is how they treat the contestants when they get extracted from the woods 🤕. Like, Olsen Kroeger's dad just dissed him on live TV? Classy move 🙄. And don't even get me started on the production team being all about the drama and not really focusing on the actual survival aspects of the show 🌿. The $250k prize just doesn't feel worth it when you see how some contestants are struggling 😩. Overall, I'd say skip this one unless you're a die-hard fan 🚫
 
I'm so done with this show 🙄. I mean, what's the point of putting people in the wilderness just to torture them for our entertainment? And $250k isn't even that impressive considering they're getting emotionally drained and stressed out on live TV 😩. The production team is just rehashing the same old formula, which doesn't even try to add any new twists or depth to the show. It's like "Outlast" and "Big Brother" had a baby, but instead of being interesting, it's just annoying 🤯. I feel bad for Luke Olson, though - he seems like the only sane person on that show 🙏. But honestly, is it worth watching? No way, unless you're a huge fan of this type of thing 🙅‍♂️.
 
🤔 I'm just gonna say it, the whole thing feels kinda manipulative 😒. I mean, $250k isn't that much money, and what's the real cost of being on this show? The contestants are stuck in the woods with no way out, it's like a real-life game 🤴‍♂️. And don't even get me started on how some people are just totally unprepared for the outdoors 🏕️. It's like they're just trying to win the prize for the sake of winning, not because they actually want to survive or learn anything new.

And yeah, I can see why it would be frustrating if you were in their shoes 👣. Like, who wants to hear your parents say you'll never fend for yourself? 😩 Not me, that's for sure! 🙅‍♂️
 
I think the producers of "Extracted" are giving us a mirror reflection of our own priorities in life 🤔. They say if we're willing to suffer for cash, does that make our relationships and personal growth worth more than $250k? It's like asking ourselves, what's the true cost of success? Is it just about winning or is there something more valuable at stake?

I also think this show highlights how easy it is to forget empathy when we're in competition mode 🤷‍♂️. That conversation between Olsen and his dad during a recent episode was really eye-opening - did they not see the emotional toll it would take on Luke? I guess that's what makes me question whether reality TV is just exploiting people for entertainment value.

It's also interesting to consider the long-term effects of putting strangers in such a challenging situation 🌳. Would we want our loved ones to go through something like this? Maybe that's why I think it's hard to justify watching "Extracted" unless you're invested in the contestants' journeys personally.

In any case, I think it's worth pondering whether there are better ways to learn survival skills and build relationships without putting people in harm's way 🏕️. That's a lesson for us all - how do we find meaning and fulfillment that doesn't come at someone else's expense?
 
🤔 I'm not impressed with how some contestants are being treated on this show 🚫. Sending them into the woods without proper training or support and then judging them harshly when they struggle is just cruel 💔. And yeah, $250k just doesn't seem like enough considering what they're put through 😐. The focus on competition over actual survival skills feels all wrong to me 🏔️.
 
I gotta say, I'm really disappointed in Season 2 of "Extracted". I mean, what's up with the $250k prize? That doesn't even begin to cover the therapy sessions and relationship counseling that contestants would need after going through this stuff 🤕. And can we talk about how they got Luke Olson's family involved like that? Poor dude's parents are super harsh on him... I feel for the guy, he seems really smart and capable. The whole show feels like a waste of time if you ask me - it's just people being poked and prodded in the wilderness with no real resolution or growth 🌳💔
 
I'm not sure if I'd say that the second season of "Extracted" is a complete waste of time, but I do think it's a bit of a mixed bag 🤔. On one hand, it's still entertaining to watch these contestants try to survive in the wilderness and navigate their personal relationships with their family members. The production team has done a good job of keeping the format fresh, even if it doesn't stray too far from what worked in season 1.

On the other hand, I do think that the show's focus on competition and winning is starting to feel a bit shallow 🤑. The $250,000 prize seems like it's not enough to justify putting contestants through all of the physical and emotional challenges they face. And when you see episodes where family members are being really harsh or critical towards each other... it feels more like a competition between them than an actual supportive relationship 😐.

I do have to say that I was happy to see some contestants, like Luke Olson, playing strategically and showing some real survival skills 🙌. But overall, I think the show is still trying to find its footing in terms of how much emotional depth it wants to explore... or if it's just going to stick with the same formula that worked (or didn't work) last season 💭.
 
I mean, can we just talk about how harsh they are on these people? Like, yeah, maybe some of them aren't super prepared for the wilderness, but that's not exactly the point of the show... 🤔 is it? It's like, you're stuck in there with no matches and limited resources, and if you can't figure out how to make a decent shelter, well... bad luck. But is it really worth making fun of them for that? And what about the emotional toll it takes on their families watching from home? 🤕 That's gotta be tough.

And I don't get why they're so fixated on winning $250k. Like, sure, it's a decent prize and all, but is it really worth putting yourself through that kind of trauma? I mean, I'd rather see them just focus on helping each other out and surviving the experience as a team... 🌲

I also think they're selling this show a bit short by comparing it to "Outlast" and "Big Brother". It's not all bad - Luke Olson seems like a solid guy who knows what he's doing, and some of the family dynamics are actually pretty interesting. But overall, I'm just meh on this one... 🤷‍♂️
 
idk why ppl still watch dis show lol 🤷‍♂️ its all about drama n not really about survival skills tho like whats the point of dropin people in da woods w/o any kinda prep or resources? 🤔 & $250k ain't even a lot considering they put ppl thru so much pain nd humiliation 😩
 
I'm so confused about why they have to spend time in the woods with no matches... like, how do you just expect people to survive without that? 🤔 And I don't get why they have to watch their loved ones struggle too, it's all kinda messed up for me. And what's up with the prize money, $250k is a lot of cash but I guess it's not enough if people are gonna be all messed up from being on the show? My sister won a small contest once and she was so happy, maybe that's how much more they need to pay the contestants? 🤑
 
idk why ppl still watch dis show its like they r gettin paid 2 suffer 🤷‍♂️ season 2 dont bring enny new thinkin jus more pain n humiliation 4 contestants who r not even good @ survival lol lukey olson iz the only 1 who no what hes doin but even he cant save dis trash show from itsell 💔
 
idk why ppl still watch dis show lol 🤔 theyre just droppin ppl in da woods w/ no prep & expectin them 2 survive? meanwhile its all about da drama & compeition rn... like, whats da point of winin $250k if u r gonna end up hurtin ur fam? 🤑
 
i dont get why they keep doing this show... its like, yeah ok we see 12 people struggling in the woods but what about the family drama that comes out of it? its not just about survival skills, its about how will they react when their loved one is crying in front of a camera for money. and $250k is super meh considering all the mental trauma those ppl are gonna go through
 
idk man, $250k just dont feel like enough for all that drama and humiliation 😒 they gotta do better than that 🤑 season 2 feels like more of the same to me too, some ppl r really good at surviving but others r just lost 🌲 and yeah, those family moments are so cringey 🤦‍♂️ like, why cant we see more empathy from the fam members instead of just being harsh? 👀
 
I gotta say, 250k isn't even that much considering what they put those people through 🤑. It's like, I get it, it's a game show, but do they really need to make contestants suffer? And don't even get me started on the dads who are just gonna trash their kids' skills - that's some messed up parenting 🤦‍♂️.

And can we talk about how formulaic this show is? It's like they're just rehashing Season 1 with different locations and names 🙄. Where's the growth? The innovation? I mean, I guess Luke Olson is a redeeming factor, but not enough to save the whole thing for me 😐.

I'd rather watch paint dry than sit through an episode of this show. It feels like they're more interested in exploiting contestants' emotional moments than actually showcasing their survival skills 💔. Sorry, Fox, I'm just not buying it this season 📺.
 
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