Is This the Best Season Since S1?
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Bastable

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 08:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This feeling has been growing for the past five or six episodes. I have been enjoying the twists, turns, and surprises of this season more than for any other season since Australia. But then, even Australia didn't have as many surprises--it was just exciting because the show was still new and Colby and Tina were such a pleasure to watch.

Now that I'm adding up all the things that are exciting about this season, I'm starting to think that it may be my favorite season ever since the first one, when everything was a surprise. There's just so much going on this time around.

Reasons:
--An interesting, outspoken cast--free of supermodels and racist yokels--who play the game as it should be played
--The Outcasts returning to the game. (Yes, I loved the Twist because it shook up the dull, predictable pattern--alliance/pick 'em off--that made prior seasons routine.)
--Jon's brilliant grandmother lie
--The challenges are fresh again
--Osten quitting
--Rupert!!
--Everyone's in their underwear
--Morgan probably suffered worse than anyone ever did on this game, raising the stakes
--Eavesdropping as a game tactic
--Jeff Probst is as fiesty as he's ever been

Even now, I have no idea who is going to win this thing (what a riot if after all this, Lill did!), unlike many seasons when you could smell it a mile away (Brian in Thailand, Ethan in Africa).

Is this the best season of Survivor for a long time? If so, since which season--and why do you think so?

Teachmichigan

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 09:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, this is the best in a long time!

Same reasons you listed....plus, I genuinely like most of the cast (with a couple of notable exceptions). After Rupert left, I was afraid my interest would wane, but it hasn't. I just don't want anyone in particular to win now.

Lorry

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 10:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree Bastable, and for all the same reasons you list. I did have a weak moment when Rupert was booted... but have gotten over it.

I really did not like the outcasts coming back, but that might have to do with the fact that I am not a Burton or Lil fan. I might feel differently if Ryan Shoulders and Nicole came back.

Maris

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 11:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree. This is my favorite survivor. The characters are all great. I love Sandra, Rupert was great too. Jon is a riot, wouldn't want him as a friend but love him on survivor. Lil usually causes us to yell at the tv set SHUT UP, so she keeps us entertained. It is the one show I love to watch with people so we can all laugh at how stupid some people are. Last week Sandra and Christa got our Darwin award.

I didnt like the bringing back the ousted survivors but it hasnt had a lasting negative effect on me.

Lorry

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 11:23 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Great post Maris... well put.

Crossfire

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 11:28 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'd have to agree, up to this point it has been a very good show. I think it helps that things from past shows are missing such as divisions based on age or appearance have not been the focus, it is more an abilities and survival season.

Gidget

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 11:50 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Me too Maris but I am a little torn... I really liked the first Survivor too

Lori

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 04:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes...this is my second favorite Survivor, after the first Survivor. Rupert is my all time favorite. I like all the twists in this Survivor as well. Got to shake the show up to keep it interesting and they have done that.

Lauram

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 05:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I wish they would re-play season 1!!

Hippyt

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 05:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think it would be cool if say a network like Bravo or Spike would get the old series and reshow them. I'd watch! (ok,maybe not Africa,lol)

The minute Rupert stole Morgan's shoes,I knew this season was gonna be great!

Twiggyish

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 05:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey Maris and Bastable agreed! =)

I agree, too!

Llkoolaid

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 05:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just have to agree, love this season. Survivor had gotten so predictable and this season has certainly shook things up. The people for the most part are all playing the game which I like. Jon's evil lie got us all excited, the twist was very entertaining. Pretty people were not a factor. Just a great season. It has it all, people we love who entertain us, people we love to hate who entertain us even more. Maybe the under the radar people will be forced to pick it up next season. I think whoever wins this one will deserve it because they will have had to play the game. I know,I know Darrah but I think she will be a force in the coming weeks.

Kappy

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 07:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The pirates theme had me from day one. I think that's my favorite thing about this season. But I have to admit that my interest has considerably waned so I would rate it in 3rd place overall. I can't get past the feeling that MB just had to have at least one 'model-type' like Burton continue to the end.

I'm looking forward to ASS because they will have all had this experience under their belt. It'll also be interesting because they will all know how the general viewing audience felt about different players except for Rupert. I keep wondering if they'll use that knowledge in any way or if it will effect how they treat each other this time around.

Jasonfan

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 08:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The challenges this year are excellent. Not one episode has had a totally predictable outcome. The same can't be said for the last few seasons. I really like Burton, but it took me a while to "decide" on him as my favourite, unlike in other seasons where someone jumped out for me. However, I'm totally intrigued by this year's cast. The location is brilliant. I've known this would be good since the moment Rupert pilfered the other tribe's items while still in the city on the first episode. As much as I understand why some people don't like MB's twists, I admire his ability to keep this show fresh, while maintaining its core. I can't wait for the finale.

Seamonkey

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 09:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think so..

Pamy

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 10:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree with all of you...I am just afraid I will be disappointed with this years winner....again!!!!

Seamonkey

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 10:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm also afraid of that, Pamy, but overall, even with some features that I hate (ghost tribe) I still think the season itself has been compelling from the first minute.

Kmjm

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 11:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, I agree! I was ready to give up on it after last season, but this one has completely revived my interest. NO surgically enhanced fashion models, really interesting people with distinct personalities, some great twists- I'm happy!

Now if only we could have some more discussion on this site...

Jami

Monday, December 01, 2003 - 04:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I love this season. I do not like that the outcasts came back,,,and I will be unhappy if one of them wins. But the show has remained interesting and fun the entire time so far.

Okiekerriella

Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 04:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yeah this is definately the best one since S1 and at times I find myself thinking it is the best one EVER. :)

Kep421

Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 06:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I love everything about this season. It reminds me of the first because it is fresh and new. Its almost like watching it for the first time. You have no idea what will happen next!!

The theme, the twist, the survivor's...EVERYTHING!

Tishala

Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 02:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was almost ready to give up on survivor after the last couple seasons. But now I'm back to reading spoilers, hating some and lovong others....it's like being home again.

Mocha

Thursday, December 04, 2003 - 06:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
For me this season rivals the first one and Marquesas. I'm really enjoying this pirate season. Aarrgghh!

Sunshyne4u

Thursday, December 04, 2003 - 05:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What strikes me about this season is that the original concept is finally back. Other seasons have tried Africa, Amazon and a couple of other hellish locations which just werent that fun to watch. The people seemed miserable and watching contestants starve just isnt entertaining.
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If I recall correctly, the original concept of this show was taken from a European show that was about people being dumped on an island like shipwreck survivors. This season is getting back to those 'roots' and we like that. I dont have a favourite to win and just want to see if anymore twists occurr.