Fox is diving into the high-stakes world of strategic reality television with the premiere of its newest unscripted series, “The Snake.”
The competition show, hosted by comedian Jim Jefferies, officially debuts Tuesday, June 10, at 9 p.m. ET on Fox.
What Is “The Snake” About?
Described in the official trailer, as a âsocial survival of the fittest,â the game pits 15 contestantsâeach working in persuasive professionsâagainst one another in a series of mental and physical challenges.
The twist? According to The Hollywood Reporter, the winner of each round becomes âThe Snake,â the most powerful player in the game. The Snake alone controls “The Saving Ceremony,” a chaotic, chain-reaction elimination round where connections and deception are just as important as performance.
Produced by “Jersey Shore” creator SallyAnn Salsano, “The Snake” puts a fresh, subversive spin on the survival game show format with a heavy focus on psychological gameplay, manipulation, and social strategy.
“Each contestant must leverage their unique skills, training and powers of persuasion as they face a multitude of challenges designed to showcase the traits needed to be successful in the game,” Fox said in a press release. “The Snake doesnât just hinge on winning challenges â itâs about winning people over.”
Players form bondsâreal or fakeâand try to survive weekly eliminations by convincing The Snake theyâre worth keeping around. The winner of the competition receives a grand prize of $100,000.
As reported by Variety, Fox Entertainment president Michael Thorn called the show âa universally appealing concept that will captivate audiences,â adding, âTrust me â âThe Snakeâ lives up to its name.â
How to Watch “The Snake” Online
If you’re interested in tuning in but don’t have a standard cable subscription, youâre in luck. “The Snake” is streaming on Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream. Both platforms offer free trials to new users, making it easy to catch the action at no cost.
- Hulu + Live TV: Includes 95+ channels plus Huluâs full streaming library, starting at $82.99/month.
- Fubo: Sports-focused but diverse, Fuboâs base plan starts at $84.99 after a free trial. It includes 100+ channels such as ABC, Fox, MSNBC, BET, and MTV.
- DirecTV Stream: Similar in features to Fubo, it offers multiple packages with popular networks including ESPN, HGTV, CNN, Bravo, and BET. Pricing starts at $86.99 per month after a 5-day free trial.
Those looking to compare DirecTVâs full offerings can view detailed packages on its official website, with bundle discounts available for new subscribers.
New episodes air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Fox, with episode 2 set to premiere June 17.
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