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Building Alaska
2012·5 Seasons·43 Episodes·★ 7.7
What does it take to build a house totally off the grid in some of the most unforgiving terrain on the planet? We follow a cast of characters who set out to construct three incredible cabins in the obscure Alaskan wilderness. With no roads and no building supply centers, they’ll have to get creative in a new season of Building Alaska.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 5 seasons
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Seasons
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Season 1
6 episodes
2012
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Season 2
8 episodes
2014
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Season 5
13 episodes
2016
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Season 10
8 episodes
2019
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Season 11
8 episodes
2020