History’s Swamp People: Serpent Invasion returns with “Razor’s Edge,” an episode that finds the Everglades hunters facing the usual array of reptilian threats and self-inflicted challenges. Pickle, apparently a newcomer to the airboat piloting game, is in for a rough ride. Meanwhile, Zak and Aaron are attempting a two-for-one special, targeting not one, but two invasive species. Because, apparently, one giant snake at a time just isn’t challenging enough.
Elsewhere in the swamp, Bruce and Kaylyn are contending with “skin-shredding” sawgrass, a predicament that sounds about as pleasant as a root canal. And Dusty, ever the innovator, is experimenting with Everglades-inspired cuisine, presumably hoping to elevate python meat from “terrifying predator” to “delicacy.”
The show’s appeal lies in its unpretentious depiction of a unique subculture. These aren’t reality TV stars manufactured in a boardroom; they’re real people doing a real (and really dangerous) job. The ongoing battle against the Burmese pythons is a legitimate ecological concern, and while the show certainly plays up the drama, there’s an underlying authenticity that sets it apart.
Swamp People: Serpent Invasion airs on History on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Check local listings for times.
