Savages | 7

"Adrift" Episode 7, "Savages," recounts the harrowing experiences of the Robertson family as they struggle to survive after being shipwrecked in the Pacific. The episode details the escalating tensions within the family, sparked by past resentments and the harsh realities of their situation, including arguments about their failed farm and Dougal's changing attitude towards family life. Amidst these conflicts, they face severe physical challenges, including dehydration and hunger, leading to innovative solutions like using enemas to rehydrate. The episode culminates in a successful shark hunt, marking a turning point where the family embraces a more primal existence, symbolized by displaying the shark's jawbone. The episode ends with a glimmer of hope as they spot the North Star, indicating they are drifting towards land, but this is quickly followed by despair when they discover their water supply is nearly gone, pushing Douglas to the brink of giving up.