If you like watching individuals getting messy, you get exactly what you want!
But it’s really hard.
At the core of that statement,Survivoris built on the theme of outwit, outplay, and outlast.
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For one to enact each tenant, a bit of dishonesty has to come into play.
Tonight, many players got their first taste of it.
They seem to be shocked that this tropical island has bugs that won’t go away.
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It’s not a matter of who’s the better target.
He’s a man of numbers.
He is already down on his tribe’s potential, so why not plan ahead?
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No matter who goes home next, it has its benefits.
Not a problem, just a thing we’re noticing season after season.
Perhaps they are trolling the verbal fans who call them out.
This is what happens when we jump up to a 90-minute episode.
So what’s the importance of this family bonding time?
It’s hard to vote out someone you’re that close to.
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The fun illuminates the reality of how difficult the social game ofSurvivoris.
Working well as a united tribe, their camp has everything, including Probsty5G Wi-Fi.
They have an outlet (carved in the side of a tree).
I think they’re missing the comforts of home, but alas, they’re feeling good.
What better time than now than to reveal the chink in the tribe?
She then ponders how sittingThomas KrottingerandBianca Rosesout is detrimental to the puzzles, so that leavesStar Toomey.
There lies the Beware Advantage.
Like Sai, she too finds a puzzle lock that contains the Hidden Immunity Idol.
Having lost her vote until she earns the idol, she is on a mission to decipher the cryptogram.
Unlike the numbers on the other beaches, Star has some signs that align with letters.
Her game includes this flimsy guide that must be put against the animal symbols to reveal the corresponding letter.
As someone who loves fairness, how fair is it that Star has another thing she has to hide?
One thing thatSurvivorhas done this season with the Beware Advantage is force the castaways to stay humble.
Oftentimes, if you find a clue, you might be able to solve the mystery on your own.
Not for this puzzle lock.
This puzzle is so hard that everyone needs another set of eyes.
With Star forced to the bottom, who does she turn to for help?
And it’s Shauhin.
It’s an interesting pick.
Is Eva not his number one or is he shielding Eva from backlash that might originate from Star?
Either way, Joe’s game is being illuminated.Now Star, my friend.
And all I’m thinking is he can completely sabotage her.
Is a villain emerging or a strategic genius?
You don’t want to mess with this Black Widow!
Star is truly feeling as if she’s gaining allies after being blatantly told she is the weakest link.
Like Sai the week before, Star is leveraging any power she believes she has to build trust.
She even taunts Thomas and Bianca in confessional, joking she has a cookie for them.
But she drops that cookie and there are lots of crumbs left.
She then tells them she’s ready to target Eva.
What if that handy, dandy guide just…disappears?
Shauhin thinks it’s too hard of a gameplan.
Knowing that everyone is aware of the Beware Advantage, sans Eva, Joe is in a predicament.
He feels that the heavy emotional connections are truly wrapped up in the game.
Morality is a factor some castaways neglect to prepare.
But sometimes the unexpected is expected.
When a boat races up to each beach, the castaways know a journey is before them.
But here comes the unexpected!
Rather than selecting their tribute, every player must hold out a number between one and five fingers.
The player who holds the unique, also known as non-repeated, number wins.
The early aughts produced some mammoth reality shows!
He will use that as leverage against the girl with mysterious toes, Charity.
David is worrisome as he sees Charity as untrustworthy.
He’s back to rallying the troops to find his Beware Advantage.
So, who’s the recipient of the lost vote?
Technically it’s Kyle, right?
But it doesn’t matter.Kamilla Karhigesuis enlisted to crack the code as she is a gamer.
She realizes the code is “Enlist.”
Kyle now has the Hidden Immunity Idol.
So what does that mean for David?
This week, we dive a bit further.
It’s a really special moment that continues to prove that the individuals are the heart of the program.
Now, to the challenge.
One castaway will race to the top of a tower and leap off into the ocean.
They will then swim under a platform where they must release two buoys.
Then, the rest of the tribe will jump off in pairs and transport the buoys across balance beams.
It’s then a race to land the buoys in a basket.
Mary, David, and Shauhin start the challenge for each of their tribes.
But the real story here is the incredible underwater action shots.
The dynamic duo of Joe and Eva succeed, making it look easy.
But then we have Bianca and Thomas.
The momentary attack doesn’t slow Lagi down, as they are first to the buoy toss.
Eva is on fire, knocking three in a row.
Mitch follows right behind, taking the lead and winning for Civa.
Civa also earns a large set of fishing gear.
They didn’t even get a toss in!
Things are now interesting as Sai is in the hot seat again, with Mary as the other option.
As previously revealed, voting out either woman has its advantages and disadvantages.
Her game is in Kevin’s hands.
But Cedrick doesn’t feel that morally eliminating Sai works for his heart.
Cedrik is now working to keep Sai safe while keeping the men strong.
He is going to not so subtly reveal that she needs to play her idol.
He also advises that she keep her cool, and this girl does everything but.
She talks to Justin, who then feels as if this mess should be messier.
Why not vote out Kevin?
Where did that come from?
Why do these smaller-numbered tribes take a stab at complicate things so early in the game?
That’s who she is.
Perhaps he doesn’t like the same tribe continuing to lose.
Perhapshe may heed my advice?
Trust is at the forefront of this Tribal Council.
Cedrek reveals that this is their therapy session, to which Jeff admits he’s a terrible therapist.
By voting me out?"
She’s a sassy one!
Sai is like,“I didn’t say I was voting you out.”
So much for that transparency!Or was she being honest?
It’s time to vote.
But first, Sai plays her idol on herself so all votes cast against her do not count.
By a vote of 3-0, Kevin is blindsided.
Mary could not vote.
Kevin voted for Sai, leaving the other three tribemates casting votes on Kevin and so are we!
What’s resulted is complete chaos moving forward for Vula.
Who is the real winner from this elimination?
She is going to continue to the coast.
Just hope she doesn’t find another idol!
Survivorairs Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. EST on CBS.
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