The Pack (TV series) explained

Starring:Lindsey Vonn
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:10
Network:Amazon Prime Video

The Pack is an American reality competition television series hosted by Lindsey Vonn. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 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

DogPartnerLives inChosen charity
Ace, 10 year oldBorder CollieMark LeBlancSalt Lake City, UtahBest Friends Animal Society
Allister, 4+ year oldWired-Haired Rat TerrierDaniel ReeseChicago, IllinoisHabitat for Humanity
Bozley, 9 year old BorderCollie-St Bernard mixMitra Najibeh YosriLos Angeles, CaliforniaGrand Paws Rescue
Chance, Chihuahua andMiniature Pinscher mixLinh LacomaBrooklyn, New YorkPet Rescue Pilots
Charlie, 4+ Schnauzer/Poodle MixDonna ModafferiNew York, New YorkPet Partners
Derby, 4+ Year oldGoldendoodleKioni "Kentucky"Russell GallahueSan Diego,CaliforniaHelen Woodward Animal Center
Dixie, 5 year old Bluetick CoonhoundBrian CalvertCamby, IndianaCentral Indiana K9 Association
Duchess, 8 year oldBlack LabLucy RilesLos Angeles, CaliforniaPaws with a Cause
Gryffin, AustralianShepherdChelsey LoweNewport Beach, CaliforniaAnimal Welfare Institute
Jax, 3 Year OldGolden RetrieverVania ZunigaLong Beach, CaliforniaPaws for Life K9 Rescue
Kepo, 3 year old Texas Blue LacyChisum Joe JohnsonEl Reno, OklahomaMuscular DystrophyAssociation
Snow, 3 year oldPoodleJoshua WhiteLos Angeles, CaliforniaNo-Kill Los Angeles

Eliminations and winner

Episode12345678910
Destination
Mark & AceSAFEWINWINSAFEWINWINWINWINSAFEWINNER
Kentucky & DerbyWINSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINWINWIN2nd PLACE
Vania & JaxSAFEWINWINSAFEWINWINSAFESAFESAFE3rd PLACE
Lucy & DuchessWINSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINWINOUT
Chelsey & GryffinSAFEWINWINSAFEWINWINSAFEOUT
Brian & DixieSAFEWINWINSAFEWINWINOUT
Josh & SnowWINSAFESAFE+WINSAFEOUT
Mitra & BozleyWINSAFESAFEWINOUT
Chisum & KepoSAFEWINWINOUT
Daniel & AllisterWINSAFEOUT‡
Donna & CharlieWINOUT
Linh & ChanceOUT
Color Key

Team was a member of the Green Pack

Team was a member of the Blue Pack

Team was a member of the winning Pack in the Pack Challenge.

Team was a member of the losing Pack in the Pack Challenge, but survived the Elimination Challenge

Team was eliminated.

Team won immunity from the final Elimination Challenge.

Contestant was the 2nd runner up

Contestant was the 1st runner up.

Contestant was the series winner.

+ 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, and the official trailer was released on November 9, 2020.[7] The Pack premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 20, 2020.

Notes and References

  1. News: White . Peter . Amazon Races Off With Dog Competition Format 'The Pack' Hosted By Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn . 8 November 2020 . Deadline . 6 August 2020.
  2. News: Bender . Kelli . Meet the Amazing Dog-and-Owner Duos Competing to be the Leader of The Pack Hosted by Lindsey Vonn . 8 November 2020 . People . 6 October 2020.
  3. News: Sippell . Margeaux . Amazon Drops Adorable First Trailer for 'The Pack' Hosted by Lindsey Vonn – and Her Dog . 8 November 2020 . The Wrap . 6 October 2020.
  4. News: Thorne . Will . Lindsey Vonn to Host Canine Competition Series 'The Pack' for Amazon . 8 November 2020 . Variety . 6 August 2020.
  5. News: VanHoose . Benjamin . Lindsey Vonn Says Her Dogs Will Be Part of Her Wedding — If They 'Do What They're Told' . 8 November 2020 . People . 6 October 2020.
  6. Web site: White. Peter. 'The Pack' Canceled At Amazon After One Season. Deadline Hollywood. January 13, 2021. January 13, 2021.
  7. News: Hunsaker . Andy . Amazon Unleashes The Pack Trailer — It's The Amazing Race With Dogs . 11 November 2020 . Primetimer . 9 November 2020.