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Desafío 2004

★ 6.4/10 · 6 votes TV-14 Reality 21 seasons · 1208 eps Returning Series
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What is Desafío?

Desafío is a Colombian reality competition television series produced by Caracol TV. The show features a number of participants who should survive, live together, and compete in different stages for a big price in money.

Type
TV series
Year
2004
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
1,208
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Apr 28, 2004
Last aired
Feb 6, 2026
Original language
ES
Origin
CO
Networks
Caracol TV
Genres
Reality
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Overview

Desafío is a Colombian reality competition television series produced by Caracol TV. The show features a number of participants who should survive, live together, and compete in different stages for a big price in money. These contestants are grouped into three teams according to the theme chosen in each season, with social classes, generations, regions of the country, and the degree of popularity being elements used to give identity to these groups. The conditions of life in this competition are not fair, with some groups having better living conditions than others. The show has been transmitted since 2004 and has had multiple seasons with various locations, including Asia, Africa, and Latin America. A total of 613 concursantes have appeared in the 21 temporadas of the show. The series is also known as The Challenge.

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Should you watch it?

“Contestants compete in a reality survival challenge where they must navigate harsh, unequal living conditions for money.”

# competitive# survival# reality# social
Reasons to watch
  • dynamic team structures
  • high stakes competition
Keep in mind
  • unfair living conditions
  • intense social conflict

Watch it if you enjoy reality television series centered on group survival and social dynamics.

The series features intense social competition and varying, often difficult living conditions for participants.

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Cast

Margarita Rosa de Francisco
Víctor Mallarino Host
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Toya Montoya
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Juan Ignacio Velásquez Host
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Lina Marulanda
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Juan Pablo Llano Host
Taliana Vargas
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Catalina Aristizábal
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Andrea Serna

Episode guide

Season 1 · 61 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 54 episodes
Season 3 · 91 episodes
Season 4 · 76 episodes
Season 5 · 61 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the goal of the show?

Participants compete for a large cash prize.

How are the teams organized?

Contestants are grouped into three teams based on themes like social class, region, or popularity.

What is the format of the competition?

The show consists of four different stages of competition.

Are the living conditions equal?

No, the show is characterized by unfair living conditions where some groups have more resources than others.

What do contestants have to do?

Participants must survive, live together, and compete against other teams.