Survivor 36: Ghost Island/Survivor NZ: Thailand

[Spite]

Steph's coming back at some point, put your house on it. She's got game, had a solid edit for pre-merger and got lovely exit music to boot. It's a shame that she more or less got swap-flowered.

Agreed. Bit of a flat episode, hoping for some spice next week!

[Nige]

This cast is seriously great. I'm really looking forward to the merge.

Really enjoying the fact that even with all these idols/advantages popping up, they don't feel incredibly overbearing yet.

The highlight is 100% the stick coming back, that's hilarious and amazing.

[enzedder]

This cast is seriously great. I'm really looking forward to the merge.

Really enjoying the fact that even with all these idols/advantages popping up, they don't feel incredibly overbearing yet.

The highlight is 100% the stick coming back, that's hilarious and amazing.

Love that the stick is back too.
Funny that Bradley thought if he made it to the merge he'd win as well.
Can't recall too many winners who had a knack for rubbing people the wrong way. He clearly thought he was better than he actually was.
With all the advantages and idols it's going to be interesting. Things could turn in an instant.

[kilbluff1985]

yeah wasn't sure if id like so many idols and advantages but the cast making it work

[Jukes]

Another very quality season and cast, there legitimately hasn't been a mediocre to bad season/cast (imo) since probably worlds apart or san juan del sur, they've definitely been on top of their game through Kaoh Rong, MvGX, HHH and now Ghost Island.

Don't really have any outstanding favourites, at the moment I'm probably leaning towards Dom since I like chaos but it's not like there's a Spencer/Aubry/etc type for me to support in this season, not that there's anything wrong with that.

[Spite]

Another very quality season and cast, there legitimately hasn't been a mediocre to bad season/cast (imo) since probably worlds apart or san juan del sur, they've definitely been on top of their game through Kaoh Rong, MvGX, HHH and now Ghost Island.

Don't really have any outstanding favourites, at the moment I'm probably leaning towards Dom since I like chaos but it's not like there's a Spencer/Aubry/etc type for me to support in this season, not that there's anything wrong with that.

That would be Laurel - she's just trapped inside an athletes body! Watch this space

[Nige]

Another very quality season and cast, there legitimately hasn't been a mediocre to bad season/cast (imo) since probably worlds apart or san juan del sur, they've definitely been on top of their game through Kaoh Rong, MvGX, HHH and now Ghost Island.

Don't really have any outstanding favourites, at the moment I'm probably leaning towards Dom since I like chaos but it's not like there's a Spencer/Aubry/etc type for me to support in this season, not that there's anything wrong with that.

That would be Laurel - she's just trapped inside an athletes body! Watch this space

Laurel's an odd one. I initially pegged her as an early boot who'd play too hard, too early. Instead, with the way things are going, I think she's on her way to be that third place finalist which no chance.

[Spite]

Another very quality season and cast, there legitimately hasn't been a mediocre to bad season/cast (imo) since probably worlds apart or san juan del sur, they've definitely been on top of their game through Kaoh Rong, MvGX, HHH and now Ghost Island.

Don't really have any outstanding favourites, at the moment I'm probably leaning towards Dom since I like chaos but it's not like there's a Spencer/Aubry/etc type for me to support in this season, not that there's anything wrong with that.

That would be Laurel - she's just trapped inside an athletes body! Watch this space

Laurel's an odd one. I initially pegged her as an early boot who'd play too hard, too early. Instead, with the way things are going, I think she's on her way to be that third place finalist which no chance.

Wouldn't want to take someone who is so highly educated and speaks so well to the end. Also, shes going to win individual immunities (once chris goes), shes a machine at the challenges. She will have a decent resume at the end, can't see her having no chance... Plus everyone seems to love her. I just don't see her getting there, too big of threat, top 5-6 boot.
I'm desperately hoping Kellyn is the runner-up, can't stand her and her winners edit

[Nige]

Another very quality season and cast, there legitimately hasn't been a mediocre to bad season/cast (imo) since probably worlds apart or san juan del sur, they've definitely been on top of their game through Kaoh Rong, MvGX, HHH and now Ghost Island.

Don't really have any outstanding favourites, at the moment I'm probably leaning towards Dom since I like chaos but it's not like there's a Spencer/Aubry/etc type for me to support in this season, not that there's anything wrong with that.

That would be Laurel - she's just trapped inside an athletes body! Watch this space

Laurel's an odd one. I initially pegged her as an early boot who'd play too hard, too early. Instead, with the way things are going, I think she's on her way to be that third place finalist which no chance.

Wouldn't want to take someone who is so highly educated and speaks so well to the end. Also, shes going to win individual immunities (once chris goes), shes a machine at the challenges. She will have a decent resume at the end, can't see her having no chance... Plus everyone seems to love her. I just don't see her getting there, too big of threat, top 5-6 boot.
I'm desperately hoping Kellyn is the runner-up, can't stand her and her winners edit

Based on what we've seen, these are my thoughts on the remaining people left:

Dom: Good position with a number of connections plus has the idol and legacy advantage, he's making it to the end I think (he's also my pre-season pick to win).
Des: She's nowhere near as much of a factor as I thought she would be. Probably goes deep enough (F6ish?) without being too much of a factor.
Kellyn: I like her, but I don't think she's got enough going for her to make it to the end. She'll need to build a resume during the merge if she's any chance.
Jenna: Making up the numbers really. That's literally all I can say here. Mid merge boot.
Wendell: Given all his content thus far and the fact he now has the Erik idol, I'm pretty confident he's also going to be at the finale. I think he's got the closest thing to a winners edit right now.
Donathan: Pretty obvious feel good growth arc going on. He's inoffensive and doesn't appear to have much to his game so should be strung along until he's seen as too much of a threat because you can't not like him.
Laurel: Like I said, I think she's gonna be the no-vote getter at FTC. Just a gut feel based on what we've seen.
Chris: Didn't expect to like this guy as much as I do but he's provided great content so far. Given we've got the clear Chris vs Dom thing going on (a la Josh vs Jeremy in SJDS), I think Chris loses the battle against Dom who I'll either get the numbers or use an advantage/idol.
Sea Bass: He'll go deep enough because he's a cool guy, who should be an IIC contender and have enough connections but again will probably be cut as a threat. Not sure he'll articulate himself well if he makes FTC either.
Angela: It's hard to see where she even fits in, especially if Chris goes early as I predict. She'll be an early or mid merge boot.
Chelsea: The most Purple of anyone on this season so far really, can't see her being a factor.
Libby: I like her but I think she's gonna be targeted early merge for being dangerous.
Michael: This dude is cool and has been impressive. I tihnk he goes deep but will fall short (like Julia in Kaoh Rong)

[jvalles69]

That was satisfying.  :D

[RaisyDaisy]

That was satisfying.  :D

About time

He was so bad lol why do people think that having a big ego and trying to lead everyone is a solid strategy? You can lead, but with humility and consideration for the others, but he didn't do that at all and signed his own fate

[jvalles69]

That was satisfying.  :D

About time

He was so bad lol why do people think that having a big ego and trying to lead everyone is a solid strategy? You can lead, but with humility and consideration for the others, but he didn't do that at all and signed his own fate

I don't watch Ponderosa, but apparently he is the supreme dick on it.

[Nige]

Honestly, Chris was a great character and lot better than most of his archetype, but yeah it's definitely hard to deny that he really cooked his chances in the most phenomenal way possible.

Really doesn't make a lot of sense to not play an idol that's only valid for two tribals. It's also kinda funny that him winning the first round of the Ghost Island game is basically what screwed him over. If he lost on the first round, sure he would have lost his vote, but he'd only have the idol for the one tribal, would have played and Libby would have gone.

Also Wendell's voting confessional was seriously one of the greatest of all time.

[Spite]

That was satisfying.  :D

About time

He was so bad lol why do people think that having a big ego and trying to lead everyone is a solid strategy? You can lead, but with humility and consideration for the others, but he didn't do that at all and signed his own fate

I don't watch Ponderosa, but apparently he is the supreme dick on it.

https://twitter.com/survivorcbs/status/984295045548294144

This is it. The greatest Ponderosa video OF ALL TIME.

Wow Survivor just keeps on producing the goods. Great episode, great cast, just awesome.

[enzedder]

Chris is a knob. Look at me. Do what I say.
Moce. (Fijian= goodbye)