That was so much fun, kind of reminiscent of the HvV premiere, just wild seeing some of the interaction combos. I was kind of hoping they'd swap into 3 tribes next episode going in but the dynamics of the tribes are actually really interesting. There's no way Tony/Sandra/Rob/Parvati can slide by much longer on either side, but I wanna see them try. Fire Tokens weren't that bad, edit felt balanced, I'm optimistic

Curtis @ 13/2/2020 0:17

JJ @ 12/2/2020 23:54 F Chris Daugherty wow sexist

Yeah, it was a completely sexist remark. I probably really meant F Twila & Scout.

re-watched, I missed a lot lol. I should've stfu up.

I'm sad that Rob/Jeremy are probably not going to be buds. I really think Rob/Parv made a mistake with that move - they needed Jeremy/Nat as allies/shields and I think they're going to be screwed. I hate Adam's smug face. still so sad for Nat/Amber. Mad at Sandra. sad for Kim :( still cannot stand Sarah. I'm definitely rooting for Yul/Wendell now, besides Kim, Jeremy, Tyson.

Also Yul putting his hand on Kim's shoulder at the end was touching.

Shadow @ 12/2/2020 22:16

https://ew.com/recap/survivor-season-40-premiere/ good read

"Adam could not light his torch from the fire in the middle at the start. Everyone started laughing at him."

why couldn't they have kept this in

pretty solid premiere.

i wonder how much thought went into killing natalie first because her twin got voted out first and it'd make for a nice sound byte for the producers. yeah that sorta meta gaming has got to be going on

yul was the STAR of that episode for me by a mile. really digging the 4-alliance of him soph nick and wendell

SUPER happy kim stayed. i felt so bad for her being ghosted by everyone

ben fucking sucked and i dont understand why ppl didnt seem to be more upset with him running his mouth to everyone about everything. he needs to fucking die soon.

enjoyed tony's restraint in going cuckoo this early. i dont have high hopes for him because his style of gamplay just cannot work once ppl know what hes about but the dude is hilarious and TV gold so every episode we get of him is a bonus

JJ @ 13/2/2020 1:04

Also Yul putting his hand on Kim's shoulder at the end was touching.

Yes it was, you’d think these people would learn after the Dan-Kellee incident last season

Just read that last night was the first time Yul has EVER been vulnerable at a Tribal Council thanks to his super idol from last time

Outlast @ 13/2/2020 0:35

That was so much fun, kind of reminiscent of the HvV premiere, just wild seeing some of the interaction combos. I was kind of hoping they'd swap into 3 tribes next episode going in but the dynamics of the tribes are actually really interesting. There's no way Tony/Sandra/Rob/Parvati can slide by much longer on either side, but I wanna see them try. Fire Tokens weren't that bad, edit felt balanced, I'm optimistic

Big concern all the big names go early like game changers.

Prince Navneeta @ 13/2/2020 4:25

pretty solid premiere. i wonder how much thought went into killing natalie first because her twin got voted out first and it'd make for a nice sound byte for the producers. yeah that sorta meta gaming has got to be going on yul was the STAR of that episode for me by a mile. really digging the 4-alliance of him soph nick and wendell SUPER happy kim stayed. i felt so bad for her being ghosted by everyone ben fucking sucked and i dont understand why ppl didnt seem to be more upset with him running his mouth to everyone about everything. he needs to fucking die soon. enjoyed tony's restraint in going cuckoo this early. i dont have high hopes for him because his style of gamplay just cannot work once ppl know what hes about but the dude is hilarious and TV gold so every episode we get of him is a bonus

I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed seeing Yul here. I've watched Cook Islands a number of times, and initially I wasn't a fan of his, but upon rewatches I came to admire the game he played. And he seems to just be really, really nice. I wonder if that's going to be his downfall this season. I'm also kind of hoping for some Parvati/Yul Cook Islands reunion/interaction at some point.

Shadow @ 13/2/2020 8:50

Outlast @ 13/2/2020 0:35 That was so much fun, kind of reminiscent of the HvV premiere, just wild seeing some of the interaction combos. I was kind of hoping they'd swap into 3 tribes next episode going in but the dynamics of the tribes are actually really interesting. There's no way Tony/Sandra/Rob/Parvati can slide by much longer on either side, but I wanna see them try. Fire Tokens weren't that bad, edit felt balanced, I'm optimistic Big concern all the big names go early like game changers.

but even if that is the case, we're honestly still left with a bunch of superstar players.

Christian @ 13/2/2020 8:45

Prince Navneeta @ 13/2/2020 4:25 pretty solid premiere. i wonder how much thought went into killing natalie first because her twin got voted out first and it'd make for a nice sound byte for the producers. yeah that sorta meta gaming has got to be going on yul was the STAR of that episode for me by a mile. really digging the 4-alliance of him soph nick and wendell SUPER happy kim stayed. i felt so bad for her being ghosted by everyone ben fucking sucked and i dont understand why ppl didnt seem to be more upset with him running his mouth to everyone about everything. he needs to fucking die soon. enjoyed tony's restraint in going cuckoo this early. i dont have high hopes for him because his style of gamplay just cannot work once ppl know what hes about but the dude is hilarious and TV gold so every episode we get of him is a bonus I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed seeing Yul here. I've watched Cook Islands a number of times, and initially I wasn't a fan of his, but upon rewatches I came to admire the game he played. And he seems to just be really, really nice. I wonder if that's going to be his downfall this season. I'm also kind of hoping for some Parvati/Yul Cook Islands reunion/interaction at some point.

Yul gets a lot of shit because of the God Idol and the message in a bottle twist benefitting him but that's not really his fault moreso the producers. His usage of the God Idol to flip Penner was brilliant as was his secret acquisition of Adam's jury vote by making it seem like he was eliminating Penner as a truce to Adam when in reality Penner was slated to die that round regardless.

Curtis @ 12/2/2020 21:08

I’ve been looking forward to the Jeremy/Natalie duo for so long now :( Very upsetting. Why didn’t producers SPLIT them!

Probably to make sure Parv/Rob could last a bit and have an easy target to shift to?

Same with putting Tony/Sarah/Sandra together to keep them afloat a bit longer

Curtis @ 12/2/2020 21:45

This reminds me of an AS Org I’m getting bad flashbacks with this poker alliance of “FE Alliance” rumors

I've blocked this out of my mind. Thanks.

YUL YUL YUL

Yul is the ONLY player in Survivor history to never lie or betray anyone. He's got that going for him. People just want to trust him. Plus when he talks in general people just fall in love.