The Last Alaskans: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The Last Alaskans chronicles the daily rituals of four families choosing to live in seclusion, vast distances from each other as they overcome harsh arctic conditions, frustrating setbacks, and aggressive wildlife while they survive in one of the last great unspoiled and unforgiving wildernesses on the planet. In the refuge, prop planes, canoes and dog sleds replace the modern luxuries that most people take for granted. Humans cohabit with the animal world and often share the same emotions and struggles while they discover that they are not necessary at the top of the food chain. Utilizing an authentic and organic approach to document the weeks leading up to and during the winter season, The Last Alaskans sets a distinctive and vibrant tone unlike any other docu-series before to completely immerse the viewer into a world that would otherwise be lost in history. Complete with stunning aerial shots via drones and a pace that honestly depicts the lives of nonconformists who choose to live off the land and off the grid, the eight-episode series provides viewers with an unbiased look and deep exploration into the unique perspectives of America's last frontiersmen and their loved ones.

Series details

• Title: The Last Alaskans
• Format: Reality
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2015-05-25
• Final broadcast date listed: 2019-01-27
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Discovery
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 61 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 8/10
• TVMaze ID: 2274

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2015-05-25; final listed air date 2015-12-14; episode order: 16.
• Season 2: premiered 2016-04-12; final listed air date 2016-05-31; episode order: 9.
• Season 3: premiered 2017-03-22; final listed air date 2017-05-17; episode order: 9.
• Season 4: premiered 2018-11-25; final listed air date 2019-01-27.

Source and licence

Adapted from The Last Alaskans on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.