Ep 3. Out for Blood

Survivor season 40 episode 3, titled "Out for Blood," begins with the two tribes, Dakal and Sele, preparing for their next challenge. The focus of this episode revolves around the strategic relationships between the castaways, as each player tries to solidify their position in the game.

In the first half of the episode, we see the Dakal tribe attempting to gather firewood while strategizing about the next vote. Kim Spradlin-Wolfe, who won the game in Survivor season 24, is feeling vulnerable after receiving votes in the previous tribal council. She decides to reach out to Tony Vlachos, a fellow winner who played an aggressive game in Survivor season 28. Kim approaches Tony about forming an alliance, and he agrees to work with her.

Meanwhile, Sele is dealing with tensions between Boston Rob and Adam, who previously worked together in the previous season. Adam is feeling guilty about betraying Boston Rob in a previous vote, and Boston Rob is not willing to forgive him. Despite this, Adam tries to convince Denise and Ben to join his side and vote out Boston Rob.

In the second half of the episode, the tribes face off in their next immunity challenge. The challenge involves climbing over obstacles, untying knots, and solving a puzzle. Dakal takes an early lead, but Sele manages to catch up and win the challenge.

Back at Dakal's camp, the alliance between Kim and Tony is put to the test. Kim shares information with Sandra, hoping to gain her trust and form another alliance. However, Tony becomes suspicious of Kim's motives and decides to confront her about her intentions. Kim denies that she is planning to target Tony and tries to reassure him of their alliance.

At Sele's camp, Adam's plan to vote out Boston Rob is put into action. He manages to convince Denise and Ben to vote with him, but the plan is thwarted when Boston Rob uses his hidden immunity idol to save himself at tribal council. In a surprising twist, Adam receives the majority of the votes and is sent to the Edge of Extinction.

The episode ends with Adam arriving on the Edge of Extinction, where he is greeted by several other castaways who have been voted out of the game. Adam realizes that he will have to compete in challenges to gain an advantage and re-enter the game.

"Out for Blood" showcases the complex relationships and strategic gameplay that Survivor is known for. Castaways are constantly adapting to the changing dynamics of the game and trying to form alliances to secure their spot in the competition. The immunity challenge provides an intense moment of competition, while tribal council delivers a shocking elimination that sets up the next episode's drama.