The episode began with the introduction of the contestants, a group of well-known Greek celebrities from various fields, including entertainment, sports, and media. They arrived at the show's filming location, a jungle in a remote area of Greece, and were greeted by the show's hosts.

The fortress is dusty, filled with broken amphorae and goat skeletons. Their “camp” is an open courtyard with one tattered tarp and a single bucket of brackish water.

A sweeping drone shot of the Peloponnese coast at sunset. The turquoise Ionian Sea crashes against jagged limestone cliffs. In the distance, the silhouette of a sprawling, abandoned stone fortress—"Fortress of the Damned"—looms over a hidden bay.

Choreographer Tasos Xiarcho was crowned the winner of the first season. Where to Watch

Dimmy, hungry and detoxing, tries to start a fire using Achi’s “method” (rubbing two green sticks together). Nothing happens for an hour. She throws the sticks at Achi’s head. Achi says, “You’re doing it wrong.” She replies, “I did Eurovision wrong and still got 12 points from Cyprus.”