So, Rob is back to play the game for the fourth time and Russell is back to play the game for the third time. Interesting twist. Honestly, if I was going to choose players to return to the game, I’d probably make different choices, as I think I’m just tired of seeing these guys. The both play the game the same way each time…so this’ll be nothing new for us.
But the return of two overexposed players is not, in fact, the only twist this season. I mean, it’s not called Redemption Island for nothing. The way this works is when a person gets voted off and his or her tribe has spoken, he or she heads for redemption island until someone else gets voted off. Which of the two goes home and which stays on Redemption Island is decided by DUEL.
Typically with the season premiere of Survivor, there are a few stand-outs, but pretty much everyone else falls into the “I have no idea who you are” camp, especially the team that doesn’t go to the first tribal council. Obviously, there’s the overall-wearing dude sporting “the most impressive man sweater.” OMG.
I actually didn’t mind Francesca (of the impossible to pronounce name. WHAT?) and her
“How did I get stuck with the old annoying guy in the droopy fuchsia briefs?” Seriously, though, the old annoying guy in the droopy fuchsia briefs? Philip?
Is he FOR REAL? Former Federal Agent CRAZYPANTS! Holy oh.my.god, way to scare the pants off of every single person and then lay all of your game-playing cards out on the table. He is absolutely unhinged and has clearly never watched this show…but it certainly made for the most ridiculous tribal council ever. As Rob said, “I love playing with amateurs.” Methinks these people are playing too hard too fast. This was the FIRST tribal council…it should not have been that hard!
Also. How hard is it to say FRANCESCA??!
What did you think of the first episode? What do you think of the return of Rob and Russell? What do you think of the Redemption Island twist?
I agree Sarah. I like Rob.
Don’t like Russell.
Hoping Philip (and his throat that’s he “getting treatment for”) goes soon.
I also really liked Fransweska.
“Fran-chesca”
Sorry to see her go SO soon.
I love Rob. Like, inappropriately love him. So I’m super happy to see him back on Survivor.
I can’t figure out that Phillip though. Wow. I don’t know if he’s actually crazy or if that’s his “character” for the season. Time will tell I suppose.