Ed Stafford: First Man Out (2019)

Reality-TV

Ed Stafford takes on a series of head-to-head challenges against some of the biggest names in survival, risking life, limb, and reputation along the way. Over miles of hostile terrain in Asia, Ed and his opponents will face high stakes survival challenges as they race to reach a predetermined extraction point, in a bid to prove they are top of their game and be the first man out.

IMDb rating

7.9 (468 votes)

Episode average

7.2 -0.7 vs IMDb

Seasons

3

Streaming (US)

HBO Max

Language

EN

Type

TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 3 seasons indexed