I’ve
always loved the Challenge, both Old school- Inferno, Gauntlet and the Duel and
new school-Rivals, Exes and Free agents. However, for me this season has been
through the roof. There have been three factors at play: (1) Family involved
(2) More Rookies than Vets (3) A compelling twist.
This
episode in particular had three strong narratives: (1) Dario/Raphy, rookies,
versus Bananas/Nany.(2)The Aneessa versus Kellyanne Drama (3)An excellent
elimination where the underdog Mitch beat Raphy. All of these storylines were
highly impressive, especially since they mirror past challenge greatness. For
instance, the way Nia was kicked out for anti-political correctness drama (that
time was about gender but now it is about race.) Or how the Rookies are smarter
this trying a take over as opposed to the Ruins were they did nothing. Or how
both Kellyanne and Aneesa both old school players, who never crossed paths
before, are going after each other. Finally, how Bananas is sitting next to his
cousin and they are the Kingpins of the house.
I
could go on and on but you get the idea that this season is incredibly intense
and there are many layers of storyline happening. Both Cochran and Cesternino
use unpredictability to judge how good a Survivor episode is. In my case, I
would say predictability is a poor criterion to judge the challenge. Since
wasn’t Bananas able to maintain the status quo? However, there’s no denying how
amazing this episode was an nothing but a 10/10 would do it justice.
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