[s5e3] The — Darkest Hour

: A personal trainer from Utah, Andrea sought redemption and a way to manage PTSD from her time in law enforcement. She started with a PSR of 6.6. The Challenge: Namibia's "Little 5"

: They rowed through hippo-infested waters, eventually having to abandon the raft to wade through a game trail. [S5E3] The Darkest Hour

: For Andrea, the physical lack of food and water was compounded by "inner demons" and mental breakdowns that threatened her ability to continue. : A personal trainer from Utah, Andrea sought

: A mountaineer and professional hide tanner from Wyoming, Joe brought a calm, steady energy and a starting PSR of 7.1. : For Andrea, the physical lack of food

In Season 5, Episode 3 of , titled " The Darkest Hour ," we witnessed one of the most mentally and physically taxing challenges in the series’ history. Set in the Zambezi region of Namibia , the episode paired Joe Brandl, a 55-year-old survival instructor, with Andrea Lopez, a 29-year-old personal trainer and former police officer. The Survivalists