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Stop me if you think that youve seen this one before.
That should be the tagline forSurvivor 42, the latest installment of CBSs long-running reality-TV stalwart.
So were going to use that to our advantage.
What he means by that is, remember all those silly twists you hated last season?
So expect more Beware Advantages, Shots in the Dark, and dumb phrase-activated idols.
The different players and their approaches to the game are the real selling point.
And that would be fine if thats what Jeff focused on here.
Its infectious to see her soaking up every bit of the experience every time shes onscreen.
Its always tricky getting to know everyone in the first episode, even with the double-length run time.
There is a lot going on between the introductions, challenges, and reading new advantage rules.
But there are already some standout personalities that you might tell will play a big part in the season.
Unfortunately, we lose two of the brightest and most interesting personalities off the bat.
The first elimination is particularly heartbreaking given the circumstances.
Sadly, the next day, Jeff makes a rare appearance at camp to pull Jackson from the game.
It turns out Jackson sprung new medical information on the producers a day before the season began filming.
Its something he started taking years ago to cope with the stress and anxiety of looking after his mom.
The pressures and environment ofSurvivorcould cause a potentially very bad issue after an immediate withdrawal from such a drug.
And let me tell you, the Ika tribe is messy!
IsHarry Potterreally considered nerdy?
Its one of the biggest and most popular franchises in the world.
After all, Drea has two advantages herself, so its smart not to set that precedent.
However, it means lying to their tribemates.
Yes, I said fake blood.
Maybe they can provide prosthetic limbs next season and tell a player to stage a shark attack.
Hell, Harvard student Swati already said she was willing to lose a finger to survive the first vote.
Plus, Rocksroy provides strength.
Its especially tough as Rocksroy and Swati refuse to budge once they settle on Zach as the target.
Idol Thoughts
As mentioned earlier, the Amulet advantage is new to this season.
Its a three-part shared power that only comes into effect when all three holders are on the same tribe.
The wrinkle is that it increases in power every time someone from that trio is voted out.
So, with all three players, the power is an extra vote.
If it gets down to just two, then it becomes a steal a vote.
And if only one person remains, it turns into an idol.
This season continues with the flashbacks introduced inSurvivor 41, highlighting a players real-life story.
