Doomsday Castle

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  • 2013
  • 1 Season
  • 4.6  (321)

Doomsday Castle was a reality TV show that aired on National Geographic in 2013. The show revolves around a family living in a castle built in the 13th century, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina. The members of the family are the patriarch and matriarch Brent Sr. and Dawn, and their kids Ashley, Michael, Brent II, Lindsey, and little ones.

The premise of this show is that the Bruns family believes that the end of the world is near and, therefore, are preparing to survive it. The show follows the family's actions as they turn the castle into their own survival bunker. The idea is to have a place that is self-sufficient and can withstand any disaster or catastrophe by being off-the-grid and independent of the outside world.

Throughout the episodes, the Bruns family shares their knowledge of survival and homesteading skills they have acquired over the years. They also demonstrate their creativity by finding new and innovative ways to enhance their living condition and make their castle a stronghold against the end of the world.

The family members bring in experts in different fields to help them with various features of their bunker. They also bring in people to test the structure of the castle and see how well it can withstand the impacts of an end-of-the-world scenario.

Not only do they plan to have enough resources to support the family for years, but they also want to be able to help people in their area. They believe that they are not the only ones preparing for the apocalypse. So, they make it their mission to help other preppers in their area by sharing their expertise.

The family's dynamics play a significant role in the show. Each member has their strengths and weaknesses, and their different views and approaches create tension in some situations. However, the family's closeness and their love for each other are evident throughout the show. They even come up with creative and playful ways of easing the tension and letting out some steam.

Overall, the show's concept of a family preparing for the end of the world by turning their castle into a bunker is fascinating. It gives insight into the world of prepping and survivalism. Despite some of the made-for-TV moments, it is a great way of exploring how people survive when the world is against them.

Doomsday Castle is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on August 13, 2013.

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The Days of the Siege
8. The Days of the Siege
October 1, 2013
Brent Sr. plans to put his children's skills to the test, from honing defensive techniques to building sustainable food sources and devising combat operations.
Escape to the Mountain
7. Escape to the Mountain
September 24, 2013
Brent Sr. prepares the kids for a possible attack on the castle by teaching them how to rappel. Meanwhile, Brent II posses the possibility of attackers on the grounds, so he and Michael scout out the best path for a zip line.
The Stranger That Cometh
6. The Stranger That Cometh
September 17, 2013
Ashley is sleeping out in the family's fort in the woods when she senses an intruder. She signals the warning and Brent Sr. and Michael get her safely out, but for the first time, the family is facing an unknown threat, — something they expect much more of in the future.
Be Fruitful and Multiply
5. Be Fruitful and Multiply
September 10, 2013
Brent Sr. launches a fake tear gas attack on the children to test their readiness, as well as to teach them an important lesson about having barriers on the castle windows.
Learn to Fear Me
4. Learn to Fear Me
September 3, 2013
A torrential downpour gives the kids time to have some fun in the mud. What starts out as fun and games turns into the breaking point for Ashley as Lindsey and Dawn-Marie gang up on her. Tensions run high and the family splits apart as fights develop. Ashley, Michael and Brent II work on a listening/observation post in the woods while Brent Sr. and Dawn-Marie continue work on a portcullis..
Water from a Stone
3. Water from a Stone
August 27, 2013
Brent Sr. plans his children's next two key missions: learning military skills to fend off intruders with training by Military Mike, a retired Army Ranger; and creating a sustainable water supply by building a solar-powered water pump.
A Stone from the Sling
2. A Stone from the Sling
August 20, 2013
Brent Sr. gives the kids a challenge to look for food since they only have MRE's to eat. They go to a local chicken farm, Ashley and Lindsey try to catch their own chickens, which is a great renewable resource providing eggs almost every day. But when they start building a chicken coop to house the chickens tempers flare. Brent Sr. and Dawn Marie make a catapult to defend the castle from intruders.
Before the Flood (Pilot)
1. Before the Flood (Pilot)
August 13, 2013
Brent Sr. cleans out the bunker and builds a drawbridge.
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Where to Watch Doomsday Castle
Doomsday Castle is available for streaming on the National Geographic website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Doomsday Castle on demand at Amazon, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    August 13, 2013
  • IMDB Rating
    4.6  (321)