One day, a new variety show set to air on a cable network was announced. Produced with substantial investment from the GH Group, it was a show that had certainly required significant funding.

However, that alone wasn't enough to grab viewers' attention. Cable network variety shows were generally known for being edgier and more polarizing than what was typically seen on major broadcast channels, meaning they often had mixed reactions. The fact that the show had a large budget or was airing during prime time didn’t make much of a difference.

Especially when the show in question was a "survival …