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Survivor 27.3, “Opening Pandora’s Box” presents the worst quit in Survivor history

Last season, the Survivor producers made the inexplicable decision to cast Brandon Hantz for a second time. He was clearly unstable during his first appearance, and it was only a matter of time before he exploded. The choice to bring back Colton is different because he controlled the game on One World before exiting. Even so, there are definite similarities. Colton is a nasty player who thrives on making others miserable. That strategy may work with newbies, but he’s found no traction with the returnees.

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Survivor 27.2, “Rule in Chaos” reveals a new side effect of this season’s formula

Survivor Review, Season 27, Episode 2 “Rule in Chaos” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS During the early stages of Survivor, luck plays a huge role in determining players’ fates. The votes can knock out people who barely get a chance to compete. An alliance forms and starts taking out the others, and it’s a …

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Survivor 27.1, “Blood is Thicker than Anything”: Family twists pay off in weirdly satisfying premiere

When the many twists was announced for the new Survivor season, it felt like the producers were over compensating for a flimsy premise. Besides having a silly name, the Blood vs. Water concept introduced elements that didn’t mesh with the formula. How could family members vote each other out and truly compete for a million dollars? The challenge is selling that concept without making it feel cheap. When it’s added to Redemption Island and its related twists, the danger grows larger.

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Survivor: Blood vs. Water Preview: Loved ones battle in a twist-filled smorgasbord

Survivor: Blood vs. Water Preview Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Premieres September 18 Long-time Survivor fans yearn for the days when a fresh group of new castaways arrived each season to play the game. Those days are over. Only two of the last seven seasons (Nicaragua and One World) have not included returning …

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