Running Wild With Bear Grylls Season 2 Episode 5 Michelle Rodriguez
- TV-14
- August 10, 2015
- 42 min
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9.0 (75)
Michelle Rodriguez, an actress widely known for her portrayal of the character Letty Ortiz in the Fast and Furious movie franchise, comes on Running Wild With Bear Grylls for season 2 episode 5. Rodriguez is accustomed to playing tough roles on the big screen, but is she ready for the challenges that await her in the wilderness?
As Grylls and Rodriguez helicopter into the Nevada desert, they quickly get to know each other. Grylls learns that Rodriguez has a tough exterior and she's not one to back down from a challenge. However, Grylls warns her that their journey together isn't going to be an easy one.
Their first task is a daunting one. The two of them are to climb down into a deep slot canyon, which is narrow and difficult to navigate. Grylls warns Rodriguez that this portion of their journey could take anywhere from several hours to even days, but she's not deterred. The actress is up for the challenge as she begins to rappel down into the canyon.
Rodriguez faces a significant challenge when they climb up a steep rock face, and she has to push past her fears to reach the top. Grylls' guidance helps her to overcome her fear, and they both reach the top of the canyon safely. Despite her reservations, Rodriguez admits that she "surprised herself" during the ascent.
After their feat, the pair spent the night in the desert where Grylls introduced Rodriguez to roadkill cuisine. Unfazed, she enthusiastically nibbled on some grubs and enjoyed a mixture of seasoned and cooked heart. Despite the unconventional nature of the meal, Rodriguez showed great enthusiasm and a willingness to step out of her comfort zone.
Next, the pair of outdoors enthusiasts cross a portion of the desert to a different area where they must abseil down a large rock formation and cross a river. Rodriguez and Grylls must work together to set up their ropes and harnesses, as well as push through their fears as they rappel down.
For their first river crossing, they swim towards each other but are interrupted by some serious water current. Grylls helps Rodriguez to keep her footing in the rocky river, but both must fight against the rapid flow of the water to progress.
In the next step of their journey, Rodriguez and Grylls find themselves in difficult terrain. They traverse through a dense and dry forest where trees and cactuses brush against them as they make their way through. Despite the challenging conditions, the duo pushes through using grit and determination until they get to the end of their journey.
Their final destination is a stunning lake, where Grylls surprises Rodriguez with a thrilling activity. Grylls has an exhilarating challenge for the actress- she will have to jump off a high plunge into the water below. Rodriguez, who has expressed reservations about heights earlier on, keeps her worries in check and takes on the plunge. It was a thrilling adventure to see her overcome her fears.
Throughout the episode, Grylls and Rodriguez learn a lot about one another. They also both learn a lot about themselves and their own limits. In the end, Rodriguez offers Grylls her thanks, saying that the experience helped her to find a new side of herself.
Running Wild with Bear Grylls season 2 episode 5 with Michelle Rodriguez was both thrilling and inspiring, showing us that pushing past your limits and stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to incredible experiences that you never thought you could tackle.