Tensions peak as dramatic The Mole finale set to hit screens

The reboot of the early '00s cult classic The Mole sees 12 contestants dropped into the Daintree Rainforest before undertaking a series of mental and physical challenges to boost the final prize pot - but one of them is a saboteur working to keep the winnings as low as possible.

On top of completing challenges, contestants fight to stay in the game by working out who the mole is. At the end of each day, they get quizzed on the mole's identity, and whoever is furthest off goes home.

While the mystery and fast pace but careful editing keep audiences hooked, the setting is what truly steals the show.

Our nation's natural beauty is on full display for the world to see. Contestants fly in a seaplane over the Great Barrier Reef, sink beers in an outback pub, abseil down the Blue Mountains and ride Gympie's iconic Mary Valley rattler train.

Australia's finest luxury properties in the picture-perfect locations also shine while hosting contestants off the clock from challenges. But there's no time to relax, the drama, twists and suspicions never end.

The final episodes of The Mole will be released by Netflix on Friday, making it a perfect binge for a rainy weekend or one to keep in mind if the TV guide thins out.

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The TV format has been licensed in 50 countries since its inception in the late '90s. Channel 7 produced six Australian seasons of the show. An original run between 2000-2005 and one more in a 2013 reboot. There is no word on whether another Australian series is on the cards. Although, several other series from that time have now returned to our screens.

Earlier this week, Netflix announced a gain in subscribers to see them take back the top streaming spot from Disney+. The streaming giant also unveiled a new ad-supported account option providing a cheaper plan at $6.99 a month. Netflix said users on the 'Basic with Ads' plan would see an average of 4 to 5 minutes of ads for each hour of content watched.