Heading off into the woods with nothing but a tent and a cooler? Before you zip up your sleeping bag under the stars, make sure you’ve queued up a series that captures the magic—and menace—of the great outdoors. Yellowjackets is an ideal companion for any camping trip, blending survival, mystery and a dash of dark humour to keep you captivated long after the campfire dies down.
Why Yellowjackets is your ideal camping binge
I’ll never forget the first time I watched Yellowjackets while camping in the Scottish Highlands. As drizzle turned to downpour, the tale of stranded high school soccer players felt unnervingly real—each rustle in the pines echoed the tension on screen. Created by Showtime and now streaming on Canal+, the show follows a teenage team whose plane crashes deep in the Canadian wilderness. I found myself whispering plot twists to my tent-mates, swapping gasps at every unexpected turn. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the series boasts a 92% critic score, and viewers praise its gripping balance of friendship, betrayal and unrelenting suspense.
A gripping tale of survival and its aftermath
What sets Yellowjackets apart is its dual timeline. One thread thrusts you into the raw terror of survival—hunting for food, battling the elements and wrestling with impossible choices—while the other revisits the women they become, haunted by secrets they thought they’d buried. Esteemed actors like Melanie Lynskey and Christina Ricci bring the adult versions of these characters to life, delivering performances so intense they’ll linger in your mind long after the credits roll. The show doesn’t shy away from the psychological toll of isolation, exploring how trauma can bond—or break—a group.
With its blend of coming-of-age drama, eldritch mysticism and razor-sharp writing, Yellowjackets is the perfect escape for campers seeking thrills both familiar and terrifyingly new. So pack a portable screen, charge your power bank, and let this unforgettable series be the soundtrack to your next adventure under the open sky.
