Survivor 49 Discussion Thread

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You really don't? I'd say it's pretty obvious that it's 2 of 3 possibilities.

I haven’t seen the spoilers for who the two people are, but based on the edit it’s becoming obvious

 

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This episode was very up and down. Before the immunity challenge, it was a little painful to watch with the boy band and Jeff trying to turn Kristina's moment into a transformative moment. But after the immunity challenge, it was Survivor at its peak.

It baffles me that people have such a bad read on Yellow Sophie. She was clearly on the bottom of the yellow tribe, and they made it very clear when they were upset she was still there instead of MC. They didn't even deny it when she told them to their faces that it hurts. Yet the yellow tribe plus Sage and Jawan still think she's on their side. Why?

Sage's plan was great, don't get me wrong, but it only works if everybody is on board. And Yellow Sophie will be the first one of that alliance voted out if she goes with them, versus potentially top 4 and able to make fire with the other group. I also think Sage started telling people this plan too early. She should've waited until she knew the results of the immunity challenge before trying something this big. Typically when there's too much time to think, it doesn't work out. Especially when there are people you're not totally confident about.

Taking out someone in the middle was a good idea for Rizo, Savannah, and the Sophi(e)s. Jawan and Sage had way too much power, and they were just flipping back and forth every time. They now have the power to take control with the extra vote.

Speaking of, is this the first time an extra vote has actually worked? They usually mean nothing. And Rizo had to have create that fake idol in order to read the room, right? Then decide whether to play his real one? Assuming that's the reason, it was brilliant. How he still has his idol at the final 7 is beyond me.

I was a little surprised that Blue Sophi didn't steal Kristina's idol. But she knew she had the votes to get Jawan. And I think it's very smart. She's in an amazing spot. She's tightly aligned with Rizo and Savannah, but she's not the head of the beast. I think she'll eventually use the KIP to take Rizo's idol when she does eventually decide to turn on them. I think it's a move that could potentially lead her to become the winner. I think she has the best chance to win out of anybody right now. She's right where you want to be this deep into the game. A legitimate player, but hasn't created too big of a target on herself. She's helping drive the decisions and strategy, but she's not taking the lead.

Also, Savannah's taunting of Jawan as the votes are being read was hilarious. She played into it so hard, making him think he got one over on her, knowing full well that he is going home. Amazing. I know she's divisive, but I love Savannah. I love a good villain.

And then Jawan taking Rizo's torch when he's voted out is the perfect conclusion to his story arc that he steals everyone's things without knowing.

Like I said... post-immunity challenge was peak Survivor. And this is why we watch.

Here are my updated rankings, again if they would win should they get to the final three.

The Favorites
1. Savannah
2. Rizo
3. Soph

Good Chance
4. Sage
5. Sophie

Off Chance
6. Steven

No Chance
7. Kristina