Ep 1. Dawn of Darkness

In the third season of Savage Kingdom, viewers are taken back into the heart of Africa's deadliest fight for survival. It's a jungle, quite literally, where only the fittest survive.

Episode 1 is named Dawn of Darkness, where all the kingdoms are in peril. The episode starts with a puff adder, one of Africa's most venomous snakes, hunting in the night for prey. It's clear that the rules of survival are quite simple here: eat or be eaten.

As the sun rises, the landscape of the jungle is shown in all its glory. There is a sense of calm, but it is just a lull before the storm, as drama is just around the corner. The lions of the Northern Kingdom are shown resting after a long night's hunt, but they are not alone in their territory. A hyena pack is shown scavenging for food in their territory, inciting the wrath of the lions. Violence is inevitable, and the scene is nothing short of a display of territorial dominance.

Meanwhile, in the Southern Kingdom, a pack of wild dogs is battling for their survival. The pack, led by a fierce alpha female, is shown fending off a pack of hyenas who are out for their blood. The fight is intense, and viewers are left at the edge of their seats, rooting for the dogs to come out on top.

As the episode progresses, we are taken into the heart of the Southern Kingdom, where a lioness is shown with her newborn cubs. Her protective instincts are in full force, and she is fiercely guarding her young ones against any potential threats. But in this jungle, there is no respite, and even a week-old cub is not too young to be in danger.

Over in the Western Kingdom, A new king has emerged, and the gorilla kingdom is in disarray. A power struggle is evident, and it remains to be seen who will come out on top in this struggle for dominance.

The episode comes to a close with a scene that changes everything, introducing a new threat into the jungle’s food chain. A leopard is shown, hunting in the night for its prey, and it is all too clear that there is a new predator in town that everyone needs to watch out for.

Overall, Dawn of Darkness is a captivating episode that pulls viewers right into the heart of the action. The stunning landscapes, coupled with the ever-present danger, create an adrenaline-pumping experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. If you want to immerse yourself in Africa's deadliest fight for survival, then Savage Kingdom season 3 is a must-watch!