The series features ten participants who are left on an island with only the clothes they are wearing and a million dollars in cash. Those who endure 40 days of intense physical trials and emotionally taxing experiences will share the prize money. The twist? They have the option to purchase survival gear and luxuries, but the prices are exorbitant (imagine paying $30,000 for a tent). Any buying decision requires a majority vote from the group, and the expenses are deducted from their collective prize money.