"Gripping" Real-Life Disaster Stories Revealed on Survival Mode Docuseries: "There's a Monster Chasing Us"
Survival Mode, a new docuseries from NBC News Studios and Dateline's producers, will tell "true stories" about "real disasters" from the perspective of those who lived through them.
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live through a storm surge engulfing your home, your roof being blown off in a tornado, or fleeing from devastating wildfires — you no longer have to.
Real-life victims of natural disasters and catastrophes will share their harrowing stories in an upcoming docuseries, Survival Mode, debuting later this summer on NBC and Peacock.
Viewers will find out what these brave souls were faced with and the extreme measures they took to survive.
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"Everything I did was to stay alive," one survivor says in a new promo for the series.
Another shares, "Our house was gone. We gotta run. There's a monster chasing us."
Learn more about the docuseries, what it's about, and when it premieres, below.
What is Survival Mode about?
According to a synopsis of the show, Survival Mode will tell "true stories" about "real disasters" from the perspective of those who lived through them. "From NBC News Studios and the producers of Dateline comes a gripping new docuseries about nine devastating catastrophes and the unbreakable spirit of the people who survived — proving the will to live is the most powerful force on Earth," the description continues.
A logline reads: "Survival Mode follows everyday people through the most harrowing moments of their lives, when every split second decision can mean the difference between life and death. Each episode reveals the unforgettable stories of friends, families and first responders who suddenly find themselves in the midst of a terrifying disaster, and must find the strength and presence of mind to persevere."
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When does Survival Mode premiere?
Survival Mode debuts on Monday, July 7 at 10/9c p.m. on NBC. The docuseries begins streaming on Peacock the next day, July 8.
The first episode covers the Joplin Tornado, which struck the city on Sunday, May 22, 2011, killing 158 people and injuring some 1,150 others; it's the deadlist tornado in Missouri's history and counted as one of the deadliest to ever touch down in the United States.
"In May of 2011, the deadliest U.S. tornado in more than 60 years suddenly engulfed Joplin, Missouri, killing 158 and destroying over 4,000 buildings, including two major hospitals," reads an official synopsis for the premiere episode. "The horror lasted 46 interminable minutes with wind speeds far exceeding a category 5 hurricane. All over town, residents scrambled to find safety as the twister closed in. This episode follows two families with young children and a group of perfect strangers huddled together in a convenience store cooler as they battle to survive their ultimate nightmare.
Liz Cole, president of NBC News Studios and senior executive producer of Dateline NBC, told TVLine: “At NBC News Studios, we’re always looking for powerful new ways to tell real stories — and Survival Mode is exactly that. These are gripping, uplifting accounts of everyday people facing unthinkable danger and finding the strength to overcome it. The series celebrates quick thinking, resilience and the incredible ability to make it through extraordinary circumstances.”
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A new promo clip that includes elements from several Survival Mode episodes shows footage of surging storm water, a house being ripped apart and blown away, a multi-car pileup, and a raging fire.
One victim gets the opportunity to tell someone, "Thank you for saving my life."
To find out the story behind her resilience, and other such narratives, start watching Survival Mode on July 7 on NBC, or July 8 on Peacock.
