Series synopsis
The Great Escapists is an American documentary television series that premiered on Prime Video on January 28, 2021. It ended on January 28, 2021. It stars Richard Hammond, Tory Belleci, Joseph Balderrama and Silvana Montoya.
Shipwrecked on a remote desert island, Hammond and Belleci use their engineering and scientific skills to not only to survive, but to construct a paradise island playground.
Premise
Shipwrecked on a remote desert island, Hammond and Belleci use their engineering and scientific skills to not only to survive, but to construct a paradise island playground.
Premise: To escape paradise, you need the right tools.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Hammond as Self - Host
- Tory Belleci as Self - Host
- Joseph Balderrama as Self - Interviewer #1
- Silvana Montoya as Self - Interviewer #2
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 28, 2021 | January 28, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ship Wrecked Richard and Tory are shipwrecked somewhere in the Pacific and must use all their smarts to survive, with nothing but the wreckage of their boat and their bare hands. But before constructing the mother of all shelters, of course the first challenge they decide to tackle, is to build a car out of wood! |
January 28, 2021 |
| 2 |
Power Up With the intruder captured and having realized rescue is no longer a certainty, the boys decide to pimp their island paradise even further, by adding hydroelectric power to their beachfront treehouse. Tory wants the electricity to signal passing ships but Richard has home comforts on his agenda. |
January 28, 2021 |
| 3 |
Ahoy There Even though Richard is more than content in his castaway paradise, Tory remains resolute in his desire to escape the island. Together they launch a daring aquatic bid for freedom, but will their dreams of salvation sink without a trace? |
January 28, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 28, 2021 |
| Last aired | January 28, 2021 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | ended |