Interesting how they showed that clip at the very beginning of the drug counselor (can't remember her name...Caroline?), it was kind of cool to see behind the scenes interaction but made me wonder why they chose to air that as the very first thing they showed. I don't initially see her making it far into the game, but who knows what will happen?

Liked the green tribe from the arrivals on the beach. Orange obviously had the most interesting tribe this episode because of the tribal council. Was glad the TC went the way it did. It was smart to target Maddy for the reason that Brandon wanted to target her. BUT getting rid of her leaves Lauren (?) with an extra vote now anway. So it's still like they'd have an extra person with them. Loved that Kane didn't want to vote for Brandon and him not home, which is exactly what happened lol. Puts him in an akward situation.

Looks like it will be an interesting season. Risk/Reward thing being gone is nice. And it was cool that they would have all had different advantages. BUT they can't have that be a regular thing. Too many potential advantages/lost votes is horrible too.

Curtis @ 1/3/2023 22:57

Now Brandon won’t even know if either of those two voted for him

they gave up their votes, didn't they? So they didn't vote at all. Right? That's how the shot in the dark works? I'm doubting my thoughts right now lol

I assume they would have voted for Brandon though since Jaime said her losing her vote wouldn't matter.

Curtis @ 1/3/2023 23:00

Curtis @ 1/3/2023 21:57 Now Brandon won’t even know if either of those two voted for him Or would’ve, you know what I mean

yes. I knew that's what you meant, but I didn't keep reading. I should have.

Boc @ 4/3/2023 14:38

Although having that interview blooper as the cold open of the entire season was certainly an odd choice

that makes me wonder how far she will go. Because they could have opened with any other person or just thrown that clip somewhere up on CBS website, but instead they chose to air it at the very start of the season.