NBC premiered the pilot episode tonight of its new series “Siberia,” a scripted drama about a reality show set in in the remote Siberian territory of Tunguska in which 16 contestants compete in a no-holds-barred competition to win a large cash prize. Things take a nasty turn when people start to die… horrifically.

“Siberia” writer/creator and pilot episode director Matthew Arnold does an impressive job of making the series resemble a reality show. I’ll admit that there were times I thought I was watching a new season of “Survivor” and not a scripted program.

If that’s not enough reason to tune in, take into consideration the inclusion of model/actress Berglind Icey (pictured), sexy star of the Rob Schneider comedies The Hot Chick and The Animal. Icey’s character doesn’t fare too well in the pilot, but something tells me we’ll be seeing more of her regardless.

Peep the pilot episode of “Siberia” at the show’s website.