Storyline

In the depths of the Panamanian jungle an American entrepreneur and hundreds of young people are building the “world's most sustainable modern town.”

First Aired

2017-03-28
Last Aired

2017-05-30
Creator
Genre

Documentary, Reality
Seasons

1
Episodes

10
Status

Ended
Language

English, Español
Network

Viceland

Keywords:

panama jungle sustainability

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Season 1

1. Welcome to the Jungle

In the series premiere, the staff feverishly fix water lines, as 80 interns say goodbye to their famil...More

In the series premiere, the staff feverishly fix water lines, as 80 interns say goodbye to their families and comfortable homes to descend into the jungle of Panama and build a makeshift town.Less

44mins 2017-03-28

2. Pied Piper of Panama

Kalu Yala CEO, Jimmy Stice, welcomes the interns, and they learn the lay of the land. While attending ...More

Kalu Yala CEO, Jimmy Stice, welcomes the interns, and they learn the lay of the land. While attending Hatch, an innovation conference in Montana, a student revolt breaks out.Less

44mins 2017-04-04

3. Pioneers or Colonists?

Interns challenge the purpose of their new community.

Interns challenge the purpose of their new community.Less

44mins 2017-04-11

4. The Company and the Commune

Noah and Cahill decide they want to have the full experience of meeting their meat; and the interns ar...More

Noah and Cahill decide they want to have the full experience of meeting their meat; and the interns are forced to see if they can stomach the truth. Later, Jimmy lays down the law.Less

44mins 2017-04-18

5. Entertaining Jungle-Style

Jimmy shows off his jungle playground, but he's challenged by interns worried about their environmenta...More

Jimmy shows off his jungle playground, but he's challenged by interns worried about their environmental impact.Less

44mins 2017-04-25

6. Pilgrimage to Black Jesus

During inspiration week, the interns go wild while Ryan attempts to hike 100 miles on a pilgrimage to ...More

During inspiration week, the interns go wild while Ryan attempts to hike 100 miles on a pilgrimage to the Cristo Negro festival, as the company deals with fleeing interns.Less

44mins 2017-05-02

7. Fall From Eden

Inspiration week is over, and some interns don't return. Accusations fly about whether or not they are...More

Inspiration week is over, and some interns don't return. Accusations fly about whether or not they are living a lie; and other interns help Jimmy realize his master plan.Less

44mins 2017-05-09

8. Trick or Treat and Trump

Unforeseen turbulence puts the community to the test. As the river rises, the US election causes chaos...More

Unforeseen turbulence puts the community to the test. As the river rises, the US election causes chaos and Kalu Yalans struggle to understand the world they will soon return to.Less

44mins 2017-05-16

9. Let There Be Light

It's crunch time as interns prepare presentations and Hatch Panama brings lights, leaders and sushi to...More

It's crunch time as interns prepare presentations and Hatch Panama brings lights, leaders and sushi to the jungle. Jimmy is challenged on why he hasn't built more of Kalu Yala.Less

44mins 2017-05-23

10. The Return

With the semester coming to an end, some will stay behind and some will be asked to leave. The interns...More

With the semester coming to an end, some will stay behind and some will be asked to leave. The interns return home and try to adjust to a life they left behind.Less