What we need to know: How much scripting is there in this show? (Feel like we are not getting the whole picture here?) How much knowledge does he have prior to being dropped off in the beginning? (Seen maps, prior visits to the exact location, flora and herbs specific for the location, done the trip on foot during practice) Unlike other shows like Alive, in which I believe they are very much transparent to the viewer, we see him performing in Laos, a "little over the top" - with the incredible/remarkable performance on every level, which was obviously scripted/staged. Episodes prior to this particular one had less of an obviousness to them.