As a seasoned Survivor fan and armchair strategist with over two decades of watching this show, I must say that this current season has truly been a rollercoaster ride! The twists, turns, alliances, betrayals, and immunity necklaces have left me on the edge of my seat, and I couldn’t be more excited about the finale.
Are you aware of anything more delightful than an exceptional episode of “Survivor”? We got double the pleasure here, as it seems we were given not just one, but two outstanding “Survivor” episodes. The finale commenced with Jeff delivering a lengthy speech on, unsurprisingly, unity, followed by discussions about the six finalists and why each of them deserves to win. He hinted at two challenges, two tribal councils, and two eliminations in this near-final episode of the season. However, it appears that this isn’t a two-part finale as previously stated in the last episode? Perhaps a fact-checker from CBS News finally approached the Reality TV offices, adjusted their glasses on their nose, and pointed out, “Well, it can’t be a two-part finale, because finales, by their nature, only consist of one part.” Who knows for sure.
As a movie enthusiast, I’d typically find the predictability of votes a tad dull in games. But this episode was an exception! The twists were relentless – from Rachel’s funeral and idol reveal, to Sue’s and Sam’s, the shocker about Genevieve’s idol being fake, followed by Teeny’s casual hint that it might be false, only for it to be real again… or was it? We were constantly second-guessing ourselves, enjoying every moment of it. Sigh, could it be that (gulp) I’m starting to appreciate this new phase after all?
Even the start of the episode is great. Teeny peels off with Andy, Sam, and Genevieve to find out how they ousted Caroline, and they’re all like, “Aw shucks. We have no idea. It was kind of an accident. Oops!” Teeny, who a conspiracy theorist loves to see coming, believes it all, says she wants to work with them going forward, and everyone wants to take out Rachel. However, Rachel walked through the dark, hid under a bush right behind them and heard their whole plan, including that they don’t know about her idol. See, you don’t need to showboat like silly Tony Vlachos and build a spy shack; you just have to be a reasonably quiet person in the dark. The one problem with Rachel’s recon mission is she is under the impression that Genevieve’s idol is still real.
In the contest featuring a sequence of water hurdles leading up to the iconic Survivor logo riddle, Rachel realizes that failure means departure for her. She competes fiercely with Genevieve until the very end, but Genevieve manages to pull ahead, earning the immunity necklace from Jeff. Immediately afterward, Genevieve exclaims, “Ew!! It’s a bat!! It’s a bat!! Jeff!! Remove it from me!! It’s revolting!!” (This is just a joke, but I wish it were true.) Genevieve selects Teeny and Sue to accompany her to the refuge, while Rachel returns to the beach, puts on a show of tears, and feigns sadness over her game’s demise, pretending as if she’s leaving when we all know she isn’t because she has an idol.
In the heart of this game, I find myself in an intriguing predicament: everyone around me seems to be backing Rachel, yet I sense they’re clueless about my hidden idol. It’s like playing a round of ‘Duck Hunt’, inches away from the screen. I attempted to persuade Andy that if I swipe Sam’s vote and we three – Rachel, Sue, and Andy – vote for Sam, we secure the majority, sending him packing. However, Andy confides in me that he can’t outperform Rachel in a fire-making challenge, so he’ll be voting for her instead. This decision of his marks the beginning of his downfall in this game.
As the final vote approaches, it appears everyone will cast their votes for Rachel. None of them are aware of her hidden idol, leaving us uncertain about her voting strategy: should it be Sam or Andy? If Andy were eliminated, I’d fear that Sam and Genevieve would become closer. Since Sue and Rachel have formed an alliance, the next vote essentially depends on who can persuade Teeny to side with them. Convincing Teeny to make the right choice is more challenging than trying to resist Scooby Doo’s temptation towards the Scobby Snack (which we all agree are edibles). However, this hypothetical scenario never materializes for Hypothetical Lady Brian, who finds herself on this fictional island after advocating Jeff should be fired in reality.
The tribal was perfect. First Teeny and Sam try to tell everyone that it was an accident that Caroline got voted out and Rachel literally says, “Can I call bullshit?” She lays it right out: Andy flipped. Then Jeff asks each of the players (minus Sue, who knows about Rachel’s idol) why they’re voting for Rachel, knowing full well she will play that idol and shock them all. Everyone gives their smug little answers and I haven’t been so excited for an idol reveal in ages. When Jeff asks for it, Rachel says, “The only thing better than attending your own funeral is knowing you’re going to wake up alive the next morning,” she goes into her bag, digs out her idol, and jaws all over tribal — heck all over the world! — hit the floor.
In the end, they decided it was best to part ways with Andy, a decision that proved to be wise. He was unreliable and seemed to change alliances as frequently as acrobats in a circus on a Ferris wheel. Keeping Andy around could have caused tension between Sam and Genevieve, but the uncertainty of where his loyalties lay made him far more risky than Genevieve, who appears to be the main plotter this season, although people are unaware of Andy’s involvement.
Following the vote, it appears that Genevieve and Rachel consider the competition as essentially a duel between them, believing that whoever reaches the end will undoubtedly win. While I understand their perspective, it’s crucial for Teeny to recognize that her gameplay is less than optimal. If she fails to do so, she’s in for a swift lesson on how to improve her strategy after a conversation with Sam and Genevieve.
The task involves navigating through various hurdles, juggling plates and special balls invented by Jeff Probst, all while standing on a shaky platform – much like the previous challenge. One might wonder why they even include the initial hurdles when everyone eventually reaches the puzzle at the same time. Also, it seems unnecessary to make them crawl under posts and balance their balls. In truth, it’s the ball balancing that truly matters. Couldn’t we skip adding more sand since most golf courses are already affecting participants’ bodies? Let these hungry contestants rest a bit! This episode features another competition between Rachel and Genevieve, with Rachel once again emerging victorious, advancing her to the final five.
In the current situation, Sam is left with no other choice but to reveal to Teeny that Genevieve’s idol is a fake. If they both think Genevieve is safe, he risks attracting all the votes. Initially, Teeny accepts this information, and as Sam explains at tribal council, he intended for the secret to be exposed. We later see Teeny relaxing in a hammock, where she starts to piece together events based on past clips – what I will refer to as the “self-realization sequence.” However, in Teeny’s case, it seems more like the “misguided realization” because it shows Genevieve lying about voting out Kishan, Sol, and Caroline, as well as her idol and vote against Caroline. It’s almost like Teeny has unmasked herself as a manipulator, but she remains uncertain whether or not Genevieve is still injured.
She informs Rachel and Sue, who seem skeptical about it being a hoax. I don’t find them dim-witted for this; instead, I see it as proof of the superb strategy that Genevieve has employed. She deceived them so thoroughly during the Caroline vote that it’s no surprise she could pull off another complex bluff, making everyone feel foolish when the votes are revealed. It’s understandable. They’re also in a difficult predicament because, unless they stack up on Sam, whom they all believe would be easier to beat in the final, there’s no way to definitively ensure that Genevieve is eliminated from the competition.
As a movie enthusiast, I found myself puzzled and turned to Genevieve for some clarification. Just like I did with Andy before, I inquired if what she was doing was real. To my surprise, Genevieve, much like Andy, played her cards differently than the entire season suggested. She confessed that indeed it was all staged, but even this revelation left me in a daze. I knew well enough not to fully trust her words, and that realization only added to my confusion, making my mind as muddled as Dr. Frank N. Furter’s after his “Time Warp” dance.
At tribal council, we possess all the facts, yet we’re uncertain about their actions. We don’t know if Rachel and Sue will trust Teeny and the truth, leading to Genevieve’s elimination, or if they’ll choose safety and vote out Sam. Teeny shares the secret of the fake idol at tribal, but she’s still undecided about her next move. She suggests to Rachel that they all vote for Genevieve, and Rachel cautions, “Are you sure? If it’s real, you risk getting a repercussion.” This is Teeny’s moment of truth, this is when she must stand firm and risk her game. She should have responded, “If it’s real and I was deceived, I accept the possibility of going home.
However, she doesn’t follow suit. Instead, Teeny makes her way towards the voting booth and spends a leisurely moment casting her vote. The room falls silent as everyone watches Genevieve intently, and she murmurs softly, “I told you it was phony.” Teeny gives a dramatic eye roll, likely directed at herself for the umpteenth time this season. Sue decides to use her idol because this is the last opportunity to do so, wanting everyone around to acknowledge that she had an idol even before the merge and never felt compelled to utilize it. This was also the well-known “red paint” idol that everyone had been searching for, the most noticeable artifact of the season, and she managed to keep it concealed. Bravo, Sue!
In a different phrasing: During the episode, Jeff counted the votes and there were two votes for Sam, three for Genevieve. As a result, Genevieve’s dispute with Rachel came to an end. At the closing of the show, it was discovered that Teeny had cast her vote in favor of Sam, making her the sole one who held this knowledge. Given her skepticism about the information she received, it seems Teeny might have been correct on at least one occasion. To add to the intrigue, Teeny had been discontent with her choice to bring along those unattractive, mismatched trousers she’d worn for nearly a month.
This will be a great finale and I am officially rooting for Rachel to win. She’s had a great, all-around game, built trust with players when she needed to, won a few clutch challenges, found an idol that saved her at a critical moment, and managed to do all this without having to lie or double-cross anyone more than necessary. I think next, I’m rooting for Sue. It wasn’t a splashy game, but, like she said, she’s been underestimated this whole time. No one even thought that she could have an idol, which I think makes the fact that she did even more surprising. She had a simple strategy: find people she could trust (Gabe, Caroline, and eventually Rachel) and stick with them. They were her shields, and she has outlasted all but one (so far).
It’s plausible that Sam might emerge victorious due to the fact that he was perceived as a potential threat, causing his closest associate to be eliminated. Since then, he’s managed to stay in the game by a thread. Moreover, being the mastermind behind Operation: Italy, one of the most brilliant strategies in the game, could potentially work in his favor. However, since Andy is likely to have claimed credit for that strategic move with the jury already, it remains to be seen how this will impact Sam’s chances.
Apologies, but it seems Teeny’s journey might not go as planned. Honestly, she’s a favorite of mine, and I’ve enjoyed watching her on screen. However, her gameplay has been a bit like driving the wrong way down a one-way street while being emotional and multitasking. It’s quite a challenge!
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2024-12-12 07:54