Episode 1: Live Free Or Die «COMPLETE ⇒»

The premiere, titled "Rise of the Wild," focuses on five survivalists—Thorn, Tony, Amelia, Colbert, and Gabriel—battling a brutal winter with dwindling food supplies.

This unscripted series follows individuals practicing "rewilding"—living off the land without modern technology.

The episode ends on a chilling note as Walt embraces a terrified Skyler, whispering, "I forgive you," effectively cementing his transition into a full "kingpin" persona. Episode 1: Live Free or Die

The episode highlights the reality of their "menu," including meals like squashed-rat shish kebab and roadkill.

An indie comedy starring Michael Rapaport and Josh Peck about an inept wannabe criminal in New Hampshire. The premiere, titled "Rise of the Wild," focuses

Reviewers from IndieWire and Den of Geek praised it as a potent opener that tied up loose ends while setting a dark tone for the series finale. Live Free or Die (Nat Geo Series, S1E1: "Rise of the Wild")

In the present, Walt, Jesse, and a reluctant Mike Ehrmantraut use a massive industrial magnet to destroy Gus’s laptop, which is sitting in a police evidence room. The episode highlights the reality of their "menu,"

A review from Common Sense Media notes that while the survival skills are impressive, the show can be "disturbing" for some due to its gritty depiction of primitive living. Other Notable Versions