Robinson (1997)
Sweden's landmark survival reality series — the original format that inspired a global television phenomenon, still going strong after 28 seasons.
Robinson - Series Information
- Original Title: Robinson
- First Air Year: 1997
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Charlie Parsons
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Reality
- Number of Seasons: 28
- Number of Episodes: 878
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Swedish
- Spoken Languages: Swedish
- Networks: SVT2, TV4, SVT1, TV3, Sjuan
- Alternative Titles: Expedition Robinson V.I.P. (SE), Seikkailu Robinson (FI), Expédition Robinson : Suède (FR)
- Production Companies: Mastiff, Strix Television, ITV Studios Sweden, Castaway Television Productions
- Production Countries: Sweden, United Kingdom
Robinson - Plot
Expedition Robinson is a Swedish reality television program in which contestants are put into survival situations, and a voting process eliminates one person each episode until a winner is determined. The format was developed in 1994 by Charlie Parsons for a United Kingdom TV production company called Planet 24, but the Swedish debut in 1997 was the first production to actually make it to television.
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Robinson - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Charlie Parsons
Main Cast
- Anders Öfvergård
- Anders Lundin
- Petra "Pam" Malm
- Robert Aschberg
- Paolo Roberto
- Martin Järborg
- Linda Lindorff
- Harald Treutiger
- Anna Brolin
- Martin Melin
Robinson - FAQs
What is Robinson (Expedition Robinson) about?
Robinson, known as Expedition Robinson in Sweden, is a reality survival competition where contestants are stranded in remote locations and must endure harsh conditions. Each episode, participants vote to eliminate one of their own until a single winner remains, blending physical endurance with social strategy.
Is Robinson based on a true story?
Robinson is not based on a true story, but its format draws inspiration from the classic novel Robinson Crusoe. Creator Charlie Parsons developed the survival competition concept in 1994 for UK company Planet 24. The Swedish version, premiering in 1997, was the first production of this format to actually reach television audiences worldwide.
When did Robinson first air on Swedish television?
Robinson first aired in Sweden in 1997, making it the very first production of the Expedition Robinson format to reach television anywhere in the world. Although creator Charlie Parsons originally developed the concept in 1994 for a UK company, Sweden beat all other countries to broadcast it.
How many seasons does Robinson have?
Robinson has 28 seasons and a total of 878 episodes. The series has been a long-running fixture of Swedish television since 1997, airing across multiple networks including SVT1, SVT2, TV3, TV4, and Sjuan, and continues to produce new seasons as a returning series.
Who created Robinson (Expedition Robinson)?
Robinson was created by Charlie Parsons, who developed the survival competition format in 1994 for Planet 24, a UK television production company. The format later became the direct inspiration for the globally successful Survivor franchise, making Parsons one of the most influential figures in reality television history.
Is Robinson the original version of Survivor?
Yes, Robinson (Expedition Robinson) is widely regarded as the direct predecessor to the American series Survivor. Both share the same core format created by Charlie Parsons. The Swedish Robinson debuted in 1997, years before the American Survivor launched in 2000, establishing the elimination-by-vote survival competition genre.
Who are the main hosts of Robinson?
Robinson has featured several hosts across its 28 seasons, including Anders Öfvergård, Anders Lundin, Petra "Pam" Malm, Robert Aschberg, Paolo Roberto, Martin Järborg, Linda Lindorff, Harald Treutiger, and Anna Brolin, reflecting the show's longevity and evolution over nearly three decades on Swedish television.
Where can viewers watch Robinson online?
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