Ep 2. Divide And Conquer
- TVPG
- June 15, 2017
- 42 min
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7.2 (73)
In this episode of Alone season 4, titled "Divide And Conquer," the remaining ten participants must contend with the harsh reality of being truly alone in the wilderness. Having been dropped off on the northern tip of Vancouver Island, they must build their own shelters, find food and water, and endure harsh weather conditions with minimal gear.
As they settle into their new homes, the participants begin to strategize and form alliances with one another. Some, like Brit and Brooke, team up to share resources and support each other emotionally. Others, like Dan and Dave, prefer to work alone and keep their distance from the rest of the group.
The first major challenge of the episode comes in the form of a rainstorm, which floods many of the participants' shelters and leaves them struggling to stay warm and dry. Despite the difficult conditions, most of the contestants are able to ride out the storm and continue on with their survival efforts.
As the days pass, the participants begin to face hunger and exhaustion as they struggle to find enough food to sustain themselves. Some turn to fishing and hunting, while others try their luck with foraging and trapping. But as the days drag on and food becomes scarcer, tensions begin to rise between some of the participants.
In particular, tensions boil over between Dan and Dave, who have been on opposite sides of a conflict since the beginning of the season. Despite occasional attempts at peacekeeping from other contestants, the two refuse to reconcile and continue to remain at odds with one another.
As the episode draws to a close, the participants are faced with a difficult decision: whether or not to continue working together in order to survive. While some form stronger bonds than ever before, others struggle to find common ground and end up going it alone.
Overall, "Divide And Conquer" is a gripping and emotional episode that highlights both the hardships and triumphs of surviving alone in the wilderness. The contestants face a number of challenges, but ultimately prove themselves to be resilient and resourceful as they learn to live off the land and cope with isolation. Viewers are sure to be on the edge of their seats as they watch the contestants navigate through the harsh conditions and their own interpersonal struggles.