I Survived... is a documentary television series produced by NHNZ that aired on Lifetime Movie Network and, as of 2022[update], can be seen on Court TV.
The show allows survivors to explain in their own words how they overcame life-threatening circumstances without dramatic reenactments.
Most episodes feature two or three separate stories involving scenarios such as kidnapping, assaults, or getting injured or stranded in a remote location.
The format shows the survivor speaking into the camera to describe their experiences, with occasional use of title cards to summarize events or photographs of locations or people mentioned by the narrators.
In a stripped-down, simple-yet-cinematic interview style, I Survived... allows survivors to explain, in their own words, how they overcame unbelievable circumstances – offering insight into what got them through the experience that changed their lives forever.