The remaining group includes veterans like Matt Wright , Russell Sage , Charlie Frattini , Fernando Calderon , and Shannon Kulpa .
While the men focus on the hunt, the all-female group—consisting of , Lacey Jones , and Giovanna Horning —faces internal strife. Conflicting priorities and the physical toll of the environment lead to flared tempers, specifically as they struggle to agree on a strategy for survival while battling extreme hunger and relentless insects. Key Survival Details Location: The Amazon Basin, Ecuador. What Lies BeneathNaked and Afraid XL : Season 3...
In the second episode of , titled " What Lies Beneath ," the pressure of the Amazon Basin begins to fracture the remaining survivalists. Set in the bug-infested Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in Ecuador, the episode follows the seven veterans who survived a brutal first week that already saw two teammates tap out. The Hunt for Sustenance The remaining group includes veterans like Matt Wright
One team’s focus on big game hunting vs. the other group’s struggle with team dynamics and immediate food needs. Key Survival Details Location: The Amazon Basin, Ecuador
With energy reserves depleted, the primary focus shifts to finding a reliable food source. One team takes a massive risk by stalking a pack of wild pigs deep into the dense jungle. This high-stakes pursuit highlights the literal meaning of the episode's title—the constant threat of what is hidden just beneath the canopy or water’s surface, from venomous bushmasters to caimans and piranhas. Rising Tensions