Ep 2. Man Down

After the intense premiere of Survivor season 11, the second episode "Man Down" keeps the momentum going with another thrilling adventure.

The tribes have settled in on their separate beaches, but tensions are running high as the contestants struggle to adapt to their new surroundings. At Yasur, the women's tribe, some members are feeling left out and begin to form bonds with those they feel closest to. However, alliances are starting to form and some may be left in the dust.

Meanwhile, at Lopevi, the men's tribe, they are having trouble with their fire and resource management. A few members, including Rory, take charge and work to turn things around. However, not everyone is on board with their plan and tensions rise within the tribe.

The first reward challenge of the season takes place and it involves both tribes competing against each other. They must complete a series of tasks that require teamwork, coordination and strength. The winning tribe is given a fishing spear along with the opportunity to send two members to the opposing tribe's campsite to spy on them for information.

Back at Yasur, two tribe members who feel on the outs try to win over the others by providing food. They go on a hunt and come back with a sea creature but quickly realize they have no idea how to prepare it. Chaos ensues as the women try to figure out what to do with the creature and tensions rise even further.

At Lopevi, things go from bad to worse. One member, Brook, falls ill and needs medical attention. The tribe is forced to make a difficult decision about whether to keep him in the game or risk his health. Meanwhile, tensions rise even further when the group struggles to catch fish for food.

At the immunity challenge, the tribes must navigate an obstacle course while carrying a large heavy crate. Each tribe must then use the crate to weigh down a teeter-totter and raise a ship's mast. The first tribe to complete this task wins immunity, while the losing tribe must head to tribal council and vote off one of their own.

As the episode comes to a close, both tribes head to tribal council and must face their first vote of the season. The votes are tallied and one tribe member is forced to leave the game. But with alliances forming and tensions rising, it's clear that this season of Survivor is only just beginning.