Doomsday Castle (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Series · ★ 2.2

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Released in 2013, Doomsday Castle is a reality and documentary series.

What it’s about. Doomsday Castle is a reality television series on National Geographic Channel, showing the lives of Brenton Bruns and his 10 children preparing for the end of the world, in a castle he has built in South Carolina. Bruns says he built a castle to survive an electromagnetic pulse, since a castle can survive without electricity and defend against marauders. It started as a bunker in 1999, and is continuously being added to. Bruns states that his property is covered with booby traps, and his neighbors are serious preppers with lots of guns. Bruns and his castle was originally featured on the Doomsday Preppers episode No Such Thing as a Fair Fight.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.2/10, Doomsday Castle has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doomsday Castle page.

If you liked it. Fans of Doomsday Castle tend to enjoy The Kardashians, The Simpsons, Drawn Together and Clarkson's Farm.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Doomsday Castle (2013)?
In US, Doomsday Castle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Doomsday Castle worth watching?
Doomsday Castle holds an audience score of 2.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy reality and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Doomsday Castle released?
Doomsday Castle was released in 2013.