The Pack (2020 TV series)
The Pack is an American reality competition streaming television series hosted by Lindsey Vonn. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 20, 2020.
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| Starring | Lindsey Vonn |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Distributor | Amazon Studios |
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| Original network | Prime Video |
| Original release | November 20, 2020 |
Background
The series features 12 dogs and their human owners traveling around the world to compete in various challenges including tugging, pulling, scent work, and more. The dogs and their owners are accompanied by veterinarians and dog experts to make sure the contestants are kept safe. The winning duo receives a $500,000 prize, with an additional $250,000 going to a charity of their choice.[1][2] The series has been described as The Amazing Race with dogs.[1]
Production
In August 2019, Amazon Studios greenlit the series, with Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn as the host.[1] It also features Vonn's dog Lucy.[3] The show is executive produced by Jay Bienstock, Jay Renfroe, and David Garfinkle.[1] It was filmed across eight countries in early 2020, prior to the COVID-19 restrictions.[4][5] In January 2021, the series was canceled after one season.[6]
Contestants
| Dog | Partner | Lives in | Chosen charity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace, 10 year old
Border Collie |
Mark LeBlanc | Salt Lake City,
Utah |
Best Friends Animal Society |
| Allister, 4+ year old
Wired-Haired Rat Terrier |
Daniel Reese | Chicago, Illinois | Habitat for Humanity |
| Bozley, 9 year old Border
Collie-St Bernard mix |
Mitra Najibeh Yosri | Los Angeles,
California |
Grand Paws Rescue |
| Chance, Chihuahua and
Miniature Pinscher mix |
Linh Lacoma | Brooklyn,
New York |
Pet Rescue Pilots |
| Charlie, 4+ Schnauzer/
Poodle Mix |
Donna Modafferi | New York,
New York |
Pet Partners |
| Derby, 4+ Year old
Goldendoodle |
Kioni "Kentucky"
Russell Gallahue |
San Diego,
California |
Helen Woodward Animal Center |
| Dixie, 5 year old
Bluetick Coonhound |
Brian Calvert | Camby, Indiana | Central Indiana K9 Association |
| Duchess, 8 year old
Black Lab |
Lucy Riles | Los Angeles,
California |
Paws with a Cause |
| Gryffin, Australian
Shepherd |
Chelsey Lowe | Newport Beach,
California |
Animal Welfare Institute |
| Jax, 3 Year Old
Golden Retriever |
Vania Zuniga | Long Beach,
California |
Paws for Life K9 Rescue |
| Kepo, 3 year old
Texas Blue Lacy |
Chisum Joe Johnson | El Reno,
Oklahoma |
Muscular DystrophyAssociation |
| Snow, 3 year old
Poodle |
Joshua White | Los Angeles,
California |
No-Kill Los Angeles |
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Los Angeles" | November 20, 2020 |
| 2 | "Mexico City" | November 20, 2020 |
| 3 | "Costa Rica" | November 20, 2020 |
| 4 | "Costa Rica Part 2" | November 20, 2020 |
| 5 | "Vienna" | November 20, 2020 |
| 6 | "Florence" | November 20, 2020 |
| 7 | "Switzerland" | November 20, 2020 |
| 8 | "Paris" | November 20, 2020 |
| 9 | "London" | November 20, 2020 |
| 10 | "USA" | November 20, 2020 |
Eliminations and winner
| Episodes | ||||||||||
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| Contestants | 1
Los Angeles |
2
Mexico City |
3
Costa Rica |
4
Costa Rica |
5
Vienna |
6
Florence |
7
Switzerland |
8
Paris |
9
London |
10
Utah |
| Mark/Ace | Winner | |||||||||
| Kentucky/Derby | 2nd Place | |||||||||
| Vania/Jax | 3rd Place | |||||||||
| Lucy/Duchess | Eliminated | |||||||||
| Chelsey/Gryffin | Eliminated | |||||||||
| Brian/Dixie | Eliminated | |||||||||
| Josh/Snow | + | Eliminated | ||||||||
| Mitra/Bozley | Eliminated | |||||||||
| Chisholm/Kepo | Eliminated | |||||||||
| Daniel/Allister | Eliminated | |||||||||
| Donna/Charlie | Eliminated | |||||||||
| Linh/Chance | Eliminated | |||||||||
Color Key
- Green pack, safe from elimination challenge.
- Blue pack, safe from elimination challenge.
- Green pack, competed in the elimination challenge, safe.
- Blue pack, competed in the elimination challenge, safe.
- Immunity from the elimination challenge.
- Elimination challenge, safe.
- Contestant was the 2nd runner up
- Contestant was the 1st runner up.
- Contestant was the series winner.
- Contestant was eliminated.
- + Contestant lost the elimination challenge but was not sent home due to another contestant violating safety guidelines
- ‡ Contestant won the elimination challenge but was sent home for violating dog/partner safety guidelines.
Release
The teaser trailer was released on October 6, 2020,[3] and the official trailer was released on November 9, 2020.[7] The Pack premiered on Prime Video on November 20, 2020.[2]
References
- White, Peter (6 August 2020). "Amazon Races Off With Dog Competition Format 'The Pack' Hosted By Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn". Deadline. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- Bender, Kelli (6 October 2020). "Meet the Amazing Dog-and-Owner Duos Competing to be the Leader of The Pack Hosted by Lindsey Vonn". People. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- Sippell, Margeaux (6 October 2020). "Amazon Drops Adorable First Trailer for 'The Pack' Hosted by Lindsey Vonn – and Her Dog". The Wrap. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- Thorne, Will (6 August 2020). "Lindsey Vonn to Host Canine Competition Series 'The Pack' for Amazon". Variety. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- VanHoose, Benjamin (6 October 2020). "Lindsey Vonn Says Her Dogs Will Be Part of Her Wedding — If They 'Do What They're Told'". People. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- White, Peter (January 13, 2021). "'The Pack' Canceled At Amazon After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- Hunsaker, Andy (9 November 2020). "Amazon Unleashes The Pack Trailer — It's The Amazing Race With Dogs". Primetimer. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
External links
- The Pack at IMDb
- The Pack at Rotten Tomatoes