NBC has canceled the reality competition series Deal or No Deal Island after two seasons, TVLine has confirmed. The Joe Manganiello-hosted show, an offshoot of the classic game show Deal or No Deal, featured contestants competing for large cash prizes on a remote island. Deadline was the first to report the news.
Cancellation Details
NBC is no longer continuing with Deal or No Deal Island, ending the series after its second season. The show premiered as a fresh take on the long-running Deal or No Deal format, where briefcases containing up to $200 million were hidden across an island. Contestants participated in weekly challenges to claim high-value cases and send rivals into the Banker's Temple for high-stakes Deal or No Deal games. Poor deals led to elimination, while successful ones granted elimination powers.
The prize pot grew throughout the season, culminating in a final payout for the last survivor, who had to navigate the Banker's financial ploys. Season 1 concluded with Jordan Fowler winning $1.23 million, while Season 2 saw David Genat take home $5.8 million. Joe Manganiello, known for his role in True Blood, hosted both seasons.
Background and Format
As an extension of NBC's enduring game show Deal or No Deal, the Island version introduced survival elements and strategic gameplay. Contestants vied for control in a tropical setting, blending physical challenges with classic briefcase-opening tension. The format aimed to heighten drama through eliminations and power plays, but after two seasons, NBC has decided against renewal.
Deadline initially broke the cancellation news, with TVLine confirming the details. Fans expressed mixed reactions, with some hoping for more episodes and others feeling the show had run its course. No specific reasons for the cancellation were provided in the reports.