Ep 3. I Am Goliath Strong

I Am Goliath Strong is the third episode of Survivor season 37. The episode picks up where the previous episodes left off with the two tribes, David and Goliath, getting ready for their next challenge. The episode showcases the various tactics used by the players to push themselves through the competition.

The episode starts with the aftermath of the previous tribal council where Bi Nguyen was voted out by the Goliath tribe. The Goliath tribe, led by John Hennigan, are feeling confident about their ability to win challenges. On the other hand, the David tribe is struggling with their morale after losing the last two challenges and voting off Jessica Peet.

The immunity challenge of this episode is a water-based challenge called the 'Ring of Fire'. The challenge is a physical one, and players have to jump off a platform, swim through a snake-shaped obstacle course, retrieve rings and come back to the starting point and drop the rings. The task throughout the challenge looks daunting, and players from both tribes struggle to even gather a lead. The physical nature of the challenge takes a severe toll on the players, with some even requiring medical attention during the competition.

The show puts a spotlight on biographical details of various contestants, showcasing their battle beyond the show. The episode includes scenes of Lyrsa Torres, a member of the David tribe, talking about her childhood where she was picked on because of her accent, and Angelina Keeley describing how she met her husband, Brian, who was battling cancer at the time.

The David tribe faces the heat of the game as the episode nears the tribal council. The tribe members are divided, making it hard for them to reach a consensus on the voting position. The show puts focus on the strategic moves made by the players, with alliances being formed, and conflicts arising between the tribe members.

The introduction of various advantages and disadvantages shakes the gameplay. The episode sheds light on a new advantage discovered by Carl Boudreaux, which, if used correctly, could swing the game to the Davids' favor. On the other hand, a new punishment that removes a player from the tribal council discussion could cripple their gameplay strategies.

I Am Goliath Strong captures the vulnerability and emotional connection of the contestants to the game. The challenges get physical, but the decisions are more emotional, with every move determining a player's fate in the game. The episode ends with a tribal council where the Davids tribe once again faces the challenge of keeping their team together, while the Goliath tribe looks determined to continue their dominance in the game.

Overall, I Am Goliath Strong is a riveting journey that highlights the physicality and emotionality of the game, showcasing the will and determination of the players to stay in the competition. The episode leaves the audiences on the edge of their seats, eager to find out who gets voted out and how the competition progresses into the next episode.