Series synopsis
The Hunt: Prey vs Predator is a British reality television series that premiered on Channel 4 on March 22, 2026. It stars Mark Bazeley.
In a vast forest, contestants play a high-stakes game of hide and seek for a chance to win £100,000. Players are split into Predators and Prey; the Prey hold the cash, while Predators hunt them to steal it and flip the roles. Equipped with tracking technology, no one can stay hidden for long, forcing constant movement in a tactical battle of wits where losing means going home empty-handed.
Premise
In a vast forest, contestants play a high-stakes game of hide and seek for a chance to win £100,000. Players are split into Predators and Prey; the Prey hold the cash, while Predators hunt them to steal it and flip the roles. Equipped with tracking technology, no one can stay hidden for long, forcing constant movement in a tactical battle of wits where losing means going home empty-handed.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mark Bazeley as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | March 22, 2026 | April 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The players meet for the first time at basecamp before splitting into Prey and Predators. As the first hunt begins, betrayal shatters an early alliance, and a pact presents a dramatic test of trust. |
March 22, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The first player is culled, and another heart-pounding hunt begins. Will alliances count for anything in the thrill of the chase? |
March 23, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 It's dog-eat-underdog as strategies shift and fortunes flip in the forest, and a shock twist puts even the strongest players in peril. |
March 24, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 22, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 7, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Sunday at 21:00:00 |