Director: Quinn Saunders
Extracted is a 2025 American reality survival competition series directed by Quinn Saunders, in which contestants must outwit, outlast, and adapt — all while their fate rests not in their own hands but in the decisions of others around them.
What is Extracted about?
In this high-stakes survival format, players enter a grueling competition where control over their own destiny is stripped away from the start. Each episode forces competitors into unpredictable scenarios where their choices matter less than how the group collectively responds. Alliances form and fracture under extreme pressure, and the power to advance or be eliminated lies with fellow contestants, not the individuals themselves. The format subverts familiar survival-show expectations by making vulnerability and social dynamics the central engine of every elimination round.
Cast & crew
Quinn Saunders directs this production, shaping a format that leans on psychological tension rather than physical spectacle. The show features a rotating cast of civilian contestants whose backgrounds and personalities vary widely, creating a pressure-cooker social environment that drives the show's conflict and surprise eliminations.
Context & significance
Reality competition formats have always found a loyal audience among Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, who grew up watching international game shows and survival series translated or subtitled into Farsi. Extracted stands out because its central twist — losing control of your own fate — resonates deeply with themes of agency and collective decision-making that feel culturally familiar. The series is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing, making it fully accessible for viewers who prefer Farsi audio. Its 45-minute episode runtime makes it ideal for evening viewing across multiple sessions, and its American production polish ensures high production values throughout.
Where & how to watch
Extracted is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Stream it on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no extra download required, and no geo-blocking. Start watching today and cancel anytime.