Live Free or Die

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  • PG
  • 2014
  • 3 Seasons
  • 7.5  (465)

Live Free or Die, a show on National Geographic, follows the lives of several individuals who have opted to live completely off the grid. The series primarily focuses on four people, Amelia Stevens, Tony Stevens, Colbert Sturgeon, and Thorn. Each of them resides in different areas of the United States and has distinctive approaches to surviving without modern technology.

Amelia Stevens is a young woman who lives in Maine's deep woods, surviving by hunting and growing her food. Her existence is frugal, with no running water or electricity. She's an expert in crafting traps to capture wild animals, making fires, constructing shelters, and foraging for food.

Tony Stevens started his journey to self-sufficiency back in the early nineties, when he built his family's home in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Tony and his wife, Amelia, live in a cabin without any modern amenities, relying on natural resources to supply water and heat. Tony is an expert in everything from hunting and fishing to plant identification and homesteading.

Colbert Sturgeon, an experienced woodsman, lives alone in the mountains of Appalachia with no electricity, water, or phone. He relies on his hunting skills to survive, using both modern and primitive technology to capture prey. He also repairs tools and motorcycles, as he has a deep understanding of mechanics.

Thorn is an off-the-grid nomad who travels by foot, with everything he needs on his back. Thorn knows how to survive on what nature provides, whether it's eating wild plants or carving bowls and spoons. He shares his expert knowledge with those he meets on his travels, encouraging them to live the same lifestyle.

The series documents the daily struggles each of these individuals faces living off-grid in different climates and terrains across the country. Viewers get to learn about each person's unique strengths, challenges, and approaches to survival. It also showcases their deep connection to the land and their appreciation for the natural world.

Live Free or Die serves as a captivating glimpse into the lives of people who have chosen to live life on their terms, without relying on modern technology. The show highlights the richness of a self-sufficient lifestyle, with the individual characters reminding us of how disconnected we have become from nature.

The cinematography is breathtaking, capturing the beauty of the natural world and the people who inhabit it. The show also depicts the importance of the community in living off grid. The characters' willingness to share knowledge and assist others is a stark contrast to the individualistic and competitive culture often found in modern society.

In the end, Live Free or Die is an excellent show that will appeal to those who want to learn more about living off the grid, survival, and self-sufficiency. It's more than just a reality TV show; it's an essential reminder of how reliant we are on modern conveniences and how much we can achieve without them.

Live Free or Die is a series that ran for 3 seasons (30 episodes) between September 30, 2014 and on National Geographic

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Seasons
Thorn
10. Thorn
October 10, 2016
Series highlights are shown.
Colbert
9. Colbert
October 3, 2016
Frontiersman Colbert lives a rustic existence in the swamps of Georgia.
Home Stretch
8. Home Stretch
September 26, 2016
Thorn takes Delia hunting, Tony and Amelia deal with unruly pigs, Matt hosts a turkey roast, and Colbert finishes building his cabin.
Bring It Home
7. Bring It Home
September 19, 2016
Thorn makes a pine pitch to fix some holes in his boat. Elsewhere, Tony and Amelia sell their goods at a local farmer's market.
Making Moves
6. Making Moves
September 12, 2016
The homesteaders get ready for the soon-to-be Spring season.
To the Bone
5. To the Bone
September 5, 2016
Amelia makes ready turkey tail mushroom tea. Also, the homesteaders struggle to modernize their way of life.
Race Against Time
4. Race Against Time
August 29, 2016
The homesteaders run into challenges preserving meat and locating resources, so they must use their intuition and tallents to carry-on.
The Tough Get Going
3. The Tough Get Going
August 22, 2016
With winter's arrival, frontiersman Colbert relies on his trapping skills to provide furs to sell at market. Thorn dangerously tries pig hunting after a failed deer hunting season while Matt sets out with his newly-constructed bow and arrow in search of small game for winter. Homesteaders Tony and Amelia attempt to boil salt from seawater to prepare the deer meat from Tony's successful hunt.
The Hunt Is On
2. The Hunt Is On
August 1, 2016
The need for food supplies to live through the winter season becomes important as the deer hunting season comes to an end.
Call of The Wild
1. Call of The Wild
July 25, 2016
The homesteaders share some original methods of preparing for the upcoming winter season. Included, homestead yogurt, homemade jerky, and the caveman zip tie.
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Where to Watch Live Free or Die
Live Free or Die is available for streaming on the National Geographic website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Live Free or Die on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Apple TV and National Geographic.
  • Premiere Date
    September 30, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (465)