ESSENTIAL PREPPING TV SERIES LIST
Everyday Essential Watching for Preppers
This list of movies covering aspects of prepping, homesteading and self-sufficiency. A lot of these are about dystopian futures (past & presents too), tyrannical governments, as well as survival and SHTF aspects. Most have something useful if you are looking for it, even the more fantasy or hollywood type movies listed. There is of course the appropriate number of zombie movies here as well. These are all movies we have watched and enjoyed for different reasons and as we find more we will keep adding to this list so check back for updates.
1. Walking Dead
The Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television series based on the comic book series of the same name. The series follows survivors of a zombie apocalypse trying to stay alive under near-constant threat of attacks from zombies known as “walkers”.
With the collapse of civilization, the survivors must confront other humans who have formed groups and communities with their own sets of laws and morals, sometimes leading to open conflict between them. This show is all about survival, the risks and the things you’ll have to do to survive
SEASONS
11
CAST
Andrew Lincoln
Norman Reedus
Melissa McBride
YEAR
2010-2022
SEASONS
2
CAST
Skeet Ulrich
Lennie James
Ashley Scott
YEAR
2006-2008
2. Jericho
A drama series about what happens in the aftermath of a nuclear explosion in the once-peaceful town of Jericho. Following the battle with New Bern, the citizens of Jericho begin reconstruction efforts to restore the town’s power and communication with the outside world.
As the country’s new leaders, the Cheyenne government, attempt to establish their stronghold in the region, Jericho’s citizens become suspicious of their new leaders and question why their community is so important to this newly formed government.
3. Colony
Set in the near future, Colony (not to be confused with The Colony) centers around a family that must make difficult decisions as they balance staying together while trying to survive after an alien invasion separates the city into the equivalent of 15 minute cities.
The series focuses on people who have chosen to collaborate with the authorities and reap the benefits from the new order and others who are rebelling against the invaders and their lackeys.
SEASONS
3
CAST
Josh Holloway
Sarah Wayne Callies
Peter Jacobson
YEAR
2016-2018
SEASONS
10
CAST
Nicole Apelian
Sam Larson
Brooke Whipple
YEAR
2015-Present
4. Alone
Alone is an American survival competition series on History. It follows the self-documented daily struggles of 10 individuals (seven paired teams in season 4) as they survive alone in the wilderness for as long as possible using a limited amount of survival equipment. The adventurers struggle with harsh weather, hostile locations, and aggressive wildlife.
5. Doomsday Preppers
Doomsday Preppers is an American reality television series that aired on the National Geographic Channel from 2012 to 2014.
The program profiles various survivalists, or “preppers”, who are preparing to survive the various circumstances that may cause the end of civilization, including economic collapse, societal collapse, and electromagnetic pulse.
SEASONS
4
CAST
Michael Izquierdo
Stephen Mangan
Josh Wander
YEAR
2011-2014
SEASONS
5
CAST
Noah Wyle
Drew Roy
Maxim Knight
YEAR
2011-2015
6. Falling Skies
The world is left in tatters after a sudden, unprovoked and unexplained invasion by aliens, leaving the planet’s remaining human population to fight for survival against the occupiers.
History professor Tom Mason (Noah Wyle- ER) has been named second in command for the 2nd Mass, but his real focus is on his three sons, one of whom has been captured by the aliens for an unknown purpose.
7. Revolution
What would you do without–everything? Fifteen years after a permanent global blackout, a group of revolutionaries seek to drive out a tyrannical militia that’s taken over the former United States of America.
A world of empty cities, local militias, and heroic freedom fighters, where every single piece of technology–computers, planes, cars, phones, even lights–has mysteriously blacked out forever
SEASONS
2
CAST
Billy Burke
Tracy Spiridakos
Giancarlo Esposito
YEAR
2012-2014
