Survivor 41

Raider Bill · September 22, 2021, 08:02:27 PM

Survivor on now

21incher · September 23, 2021, 08:40:48 AM

After 40 seasons of watching it we turned it off halfway through. Going too woke and time to walk away.

Jeff · September 23, 2021, 08:44:45 AM

I missed it, but that review was enough for me. Don't got enough time left to waste it being disgusted.

WinonaRail · September 23, 2021, 10:42:30 AM

I watched the whole thing and agree with the review. Not sure if I'll bother with the whole season.

btulloh · September 23, 2021, 11:24:21 AM

Yes it is. Watched the whole thing. I'll give it one more try, but so far it's not working for me/

Tom King · September 23, 2021, 01:55:33 PM

We'll catch up with it by streaming, cutting out commercials. I watched the first part, through the point where they started the first scramble for paddles-will wait for Pam to watch together. At the very least, I'm glad to finally quit seeing people who have been there before, and all new people. Not a very fit looking bunch, to start with. I expect it will get better as the weaker half, or so, of them get voted off.

nybhh · September 23, 2021, 11:10:08 PM

I never really watched the show but one of my wife's good friends is a cast member on s42 which filmed this past summer. When we found out she was selected, we watched a few of the "best of" seasons. She's one of the sweetest people I've ever met so I'm excited but also oddly nervous to watch her season which starts in late winter. Its going to be so weird. She's been trying to get on the show for about 15-years I think.

Magicman · September 26, 2021, 08:55:15 AM

We have always looked forward to and watched every episode. This one left both of us scratching our heads and wondering why??

To put it mildly, this one was confusing and disappointing.

Of course the filming is over so it will be interesting to see how the reviews affect future shows.

firefighter ontheside · September 27, 2021, 03:43:08 PM

I was interested in the first few seasons, but not after that. I'm the kind of guy who would rather watch a boring show about folks surviving on an island with absolutely no drama.

Tom King · September 27, 2021, 04:43:48 PM

I had some time to kill this morning, so watched it. It was nice streaming it, with no commercials. I also fast forwarded through most of the individual talking to the camera scenes.

At first, I thought they had given an intelligence, and physical co-ordination entry test, and taken the ones that finished at the bottom. As it went on later, after the boat paddling, it seemed more like fairly normal Survivor faire. I never understood why contestants don't learn how to operate a paddle before they go on this show. Only one had practiced building a fire.

They have introduced some gambling elements, but I'm not sure that will make much difference overall. It didn't in the first show, but did make the possibilities in the plot more to think about.

The rest seemed like pretty normal Survivor stuff. The tribe that was last at Tribal Council seems pretty hopeless.

I'll probably watch the next episode like I did this one, if I have some time to kill. I don't see one player strong enough to bet any money on. My friends have tried to get me to apply for years, but I'm glad I'm not in this one.

Magicman · September 30, 2021, 08:46:30 AM

We watched last night's episode and saw the normal early season paranoid reactions and votes. I may not be agreeing with nor understanding the new twists in this series but it's still more entertaining than whatever else.

Sixacresand · September 30, 2021, 09:35:09 AM

I don't watch it or big brother.

Raider Bill · September 30, 2021, 10:27:22 AM

I'm still trying to figure out how that flight attendant guys husband is home pregnant with their child.

Also, I'd have booted that woman that cost them the challenge or the kid with the advantage and kept the doc.

HemlockKing · September 30, 2021, 10:46:42 AM

Sopranos is good enough for me

Tom King · September 30, 2021, 11:00:42 AM

I watched the second one. There are some smarter people playing than I gave credit for to start with. I think it will get better.

I'd still get rid of the weak ones in challenges first, though, to keep the largest tribe possible going into a merge.

Magicman · September 30, 2021, 11:57:16 AM

Yes, they are cutting their own throats getting rid of the physically strong.

Cedarman · October 01, 2021, 07:19:31 AM

Will miss the next two episodes and will have to catch up after our UTAH trip.
I think I can see some head on collisions coming in the future.
They should be fun to watch.
The three women that want to vote the men off because they are men, have not gotten the memo that that is sexist. Love the hippocracy. Wrong reason to vote someone off.
Juggle chainsaws anyone!!!

Magicman · October 14, 2021, 07:32:11 PM

We watched another contestant outsmart himself and earn a ticket home. Of course that team is doomed because they decided to vote their strength off during the first tribal. :

With only 3 left in that tribe there will probably be some restructuring during the next episode.

Ron Wenrich · October 15, 2021, 07:39:21 PM

If I recall, I remember one series in Guatemala that allowed one of the tribes to snuff themselves. That was when they only had 2 tribes, and when it got down to 1 person, they "merged".

I miss Russel Hantz. There hasn't been anyone like him for a long time.

Magicman · October 30, 2021, 12:03:38 PM

We watched the last episode and I can understand the lack of excitement about this latest series. I realize they are probably trying to build suspense but it ain't really working but we will continue to watch. Not too much else on the tube.

Cedarman · October 31, 2021, 07:52:09 AM

What good have the "idols" been to the people that found them. Seems to make it a game of chance. I ain't happy.

dougtrr2 · October 31, 2021, 08:52:38 AM

I think in their efforts to make it "harder" they have just made it more complicated without adding any real value. I am finding it hard to keep track of all the "rules" with the idols and advantages.

There was one season where they had an immunity idol that could be played after the vote. It never got used, but I thought that would make an excellent addition to the game.

Doug in SW IA

Cedarman · November 04, 2021, 06:18:31 AM

More twists and turns than a mountain highway last night. Several good plans got busted. More wheeling and dealing than you see in a car lot. I thought it was a good show. Immunity challenge was made for people with skinny feet. A little unfair to the big guys.

Chuck White · November 04, 2021, 09:17:59 AM

I was hoping they'd vote the one with the 2 pigtail braids hanging in her face out!

Just never thought she was worthy of keeping on the team!

Tom King · November 08, 2021, 10:43:16 PM

I gave up on this season of Survivor, but I'm sure glad Season 4 of Yellowstone is out!!! Writing has gotten better, if anything.

Jeff · November 09, 2021, 05:57:02 AM

We only have streaming, so I can't get yellowstone without a monthly payment. I did see episode 1 season one for free and it was really good. My Sister watches it religiously.

Magicman · November 25, 2021, 08:54:14 AM

We are still watching but this is the most uninteresting (for us) series that has aired.

From the activity on this topic, it seems that we are not alone. :

Cedarman · November 26, 2021, 07:26:58 AM

Two idols died on the vine. I'm glad. There is too much woke in this season. I will keep watching.

Cedarman · December 02, 2021, 06:08:21 AM

Poor Deshawn, couldn't last 3 seconds in the challenge. I believe he wanted to be first because he knew he was toast if it came to a vote. He got real lucky choosing the right box out of 3 to live. I would have switched boxes to give myself a 2/3 chance to live rather than a 1/3 if you don't switch. Got pretty woke during the discussion before the vote. I am happy with who they are voting off though.

Magicman · December 02, 2021, 08:03:50 AM

I missed seeing it last night but PatD recorded it for me. She has already told me that I was gonna have trouble watching it and warned me about the 'wokeness'.

I understand our differences but it doesn't always have to be run up a flag pole to be saluted. :

Jeff · December 02, 2021, 01:19:11 PM

I watched a few moments of an episode from the cabin, not sure what week, and it took that long to make me just turn off the T.V. This will be the first season since the beginning that I did not watch. I duck into this topic to check and see if I made a mistake rather than tuning into the show and making another. So far, so good. This topic is my survivor season for this year. Maybe the ratings this year will wake them. Odds are, not.

HemlockKing · December 02, 2021, 02:34:12 PM

Quote from: Tom King on November 08, 2021, 10:43:16 PM
I gave up on this season of Survivor, but I'm sure glad Season 4 of Yellowstone is out!!! Writing has gotten better, if anything.

I LOVE Yellowstone, best show for me since.... Breaking bad.

Magicman · December 02, 2021, 09:00:37 PM

I just watched the recording so with PatD's warning, no surprises. With the ones gone that went, this could turn out OK after all. There are some strong players left that could win and I have no particular favorite.

Jeff · December 03, 2021, 04:33:29 PM

Yea, I discovered Yellowstone too, but I'm a streamer so I can't watch season 4 until its over.

Tom King · December 03, 2021, 05:27:46 PM

After enjoying Yellowstone so much, we decided to try Mayor of Kingstown, written by the same guy-the guy that plays the foul mouthed Travis in Yellowstone.

We watched the first episode for a little while, but decided it wasn't for us. I don't mind some cussing, but non-stop, every other word, every sentence, and main characters being hardened criminals, prison life, and crooked cops, it wasn't entertainment for us.

We are anxious for the Prequel to Yellowstone, 1883, to come out.

We have enjoyed Outlander, and Poldark, and will be glad when more episodes of those shows come out-not sure if there will be more of Poldark.

HemlockKing · December 03, 2021, 05:36:18 PM

Yellowstone prequel is news to me, I'm excited for that now!

Tom King · December 03, 2021, 06:10:51 PM

Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw have leading roles in it.

1883 News, Cast, Premiere Date - Everything We Know About the Yellowstone Prequel

Magicman · December 08, 2021, 09:23:39 PM

We are still watching and things are tightening up. We were surprised with tonight's vote but we also do not know what is going on behind the scenes.

It sounded like it will be fast tracked to the end.

Magicman · December 15, 2021, 07:11:32 PM

Two hour finale tonight.

Chuck White · December 16, 2021, 07:38:09 AM

I had a feeling that he messed up when he took Erica to the final 3.

She never could build a fire!

She had also through the rest of the show, confided and hung out with most of the other contestants, and that increased her chances of winning!

Cedarman · December 17, 2021, 09:37:50 PM

How woke can we go? Glad it is over. The old saying never give up was proven again. One of the good things about the last episode.

Jeff · December 19, 2021, 05:59:09 PM

on a different note, I was able to view the first episode of 1883 free streaming today and I liked it! CRAP!! Only first one is free. Like Yellowstone.

Raider Bill · December 19, 2021, 07:11:32 PM

We've been watching yellowstone. Look forward to 1883.
There's talk of a third featuring the 6666 ranch and Jimmy.

Raider Bill · December 24, 2021, 10:46:06 AM

The Federalist: All I Want For Christmas Is An Un-Woke 'Survivor' Season.
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/23/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-an-un-woke-survivor-season/

Cedarman · December 25, 2021, 07:43:53 AM

It is pure and simple racism when you make a decision based on race. When a truck driver comes in for a load, I base my opinion of the person on how well they can back the 18 wheeler up to the dock while following my hand directions in their rear view mirror. I don't care what the person looks when he or she steps out of the truck.
It was hard to watch this season.

WDH · December 25, 2021, 12:18:58 PM

I have had some personal issues that have kept me away from home for an extended period of time so I could only watch the episodes that I recorded when I was able to be home for a couple of days. I was disappointed with this season of Survivor. I had several episodes recorded as well as the final but just deleted them in protest.

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