
In the second season of Strijders, Ray and Dai face off against each other again, this time with entirely new teams. The participants are once again put to the test, with both physical strength and mental resilience taking center stage. Only after these intensive tests will Ray and Dai make their final selection. According to Dai Carter, the bar is set even higher this season: there is hardly any room for rest, and the emphasis is stronger than ever on teamwork and top performance under extreme pressure. Candidates who do not meet the high standards are immediately eliminated from the competition.
This year, an abandoned air force base in Bulgaria serves as the backdrop for the action. Here, the most nerve-wracking and breathtaking challenges are carried out, where courage, endurance, and cooperation make the difference between winning and losing.

In Bulgaria, twenty candidates take on the ultimate military competition led by ex-commandos Ray and Dai. No tactical games, but the raw reality of grueling missions and trials. After a grueling ordeal on day one, designed to separate the true die-hards from the talkers, the first doubtful cases must prove themselves immediately. In the infamous ‘End Zone’, a course where physical strength, mental sharpness, and a steady hand come together, they battle against one another. Whoever finishes last must leave the field immediately.
Ray and Dai are once again carefully assembling their teams, aiming not only to secure victory but also to test whether the candidates are true warriors. The battle revolves around wrestling, one of the oldest and most respected military unarmed combat sports in the world. It promises to be an intense confrontation between Ray and Dai, both determined to demonstrate that their methods, selection process, and training approach are the best. Losing face is out of the question. Victory is not determined solely by physical strength; strategic insight plays a crucial role. Without well-thought-out tactics, the ruthless End Zone lurks, with the risk that their own favorites will be mercilessly eliminated.
Former commandos Ray and Dai subject the candidates to a series of challenging trials to test their physical and mental limits. An unexpected injury disrupts the course of the competition, causing the battle to intensify. High above a steep cliff, the teams battle for a crucial tactical advantage during an exhausting march, carrying more than 350 kilos of equipment. For the losing team, the ruthless End Zone awaits: the ultimate test that reveals who can keep a cool head while their body is on the verge of giving way.