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October, 2024

An unwelcome return with a championship twist - Screaming at the Screen

Episode 7: An unwelcome return with a championship twist

Survivor Episode 7 recap/ analysis

By Damnbueno | Published: October 31, 2024

Amid minor distractions from the World Series, Damnbueno rounds the bases of Episode 7 of Survivor 47, an episode that returned the bag of rocks, random-drawn teams, and only ~~six~~, er, five people voting (ugh), but at least gave Sol something fun to do, briefly.

Fiddling while Rome burns - Jeff Pitman's recaps

Episode 6: Fiddling while Rome burns

Survivor 47 Episode 6 recap/ analysis

By Jeff Pitman | Published: October 27, 2024

Survivor 47's not-quite-merge episode was enjoyable, thanks in part to almost the entire 13-member tribe being eligible to vote against and able to cast a vote. A defense of bringing that back, and a look back at the foreshadowing in the premiere.

Comeuppance is best served sweet - Screaming at the Screen

Episode 6: Comeuppance is best served sweet

Survivor Episode 6 recap/ analysis

By Damnbueno | Published: October 24, 2024

Damnbueno is here for the fireworks of Episode 6's almost-normal merge, with advantages and feasts and burning amulets and one big-talking player finally reaching the end of his soliloquy.

Pay attention to this twist, not that one - Jeff Pitman's recaps

Episode 5: Pay attention to this twist, not that one

Survivor 47 Episode 5 recap/ analysis

By Jeff Pitman | Published: October 20, 2024

Survivor 47 trotted out some pretty heavy-handed misdirection with its Episode 5-opening twist (two teams, not two tribes), but it mostly turned out for the best, as seven castaways were allowed to mingle and chat while eating exactly one hot dog apiece. Better than having their votes yanked away, at least.

A nice twist for a change - Screaming at the Screen

Episode 5: A nice twist for a change

Survivor Episode 5 recap/ analysis

By Damnbueno | Published: October 17, 2024

First, a detour through past challenge-throwing attempts, then Damnbueno evaluates the big twist of Survivor 47, Episode 5, and how the contestants handled it, plus Gata's big (non-thrown) challenge loss and final pre-merge boot decision.

Collusions of grandeur - Jeff Pitman's recaps

Episode 4: Collusions of grandeur

Survivor 47 Episode 4 recap/ analysis

By Jeff Pitman | Published: October 13, 2024

The fourth episode of Survivor 47 delivered just the right blend of cringe comedy and strategic maneuvering, as multiple contestants overestimated their abilities, while one previously hidden player emerged to seize control of the vote.

Shameless self-promotion ... perhaps - Screaming at the Screen

Episode 4: Shameless self-promotion ... perhaps

Survivor Episode 4 recap/ analysis

By Damnbueno | Published: October 10, 2024

After another immunity loss (and another lost vote) in Episode 4 of Survivor 47, things get chaotic at Lavo, and Damnbueno evaluates the strategic implications of Genevieve's big move. Was it the right one?

The evolution of New Era strategy - Jeff Pitman's recaps

Episode 3: The evolution of New Era strategy

Survivor 47 Episode 3 recap/ analysis

By Jeff Pitman | Published: October 6, 2024

Episode 3 of Survivor 47 showed the six-person Lavo tribe deciding on an outcome much the same as we saw in the premiere. They kept the more volatile player that had irritated/worried everyone, and jettisoned a capable strategist/superfan instead. A look at how six-person tribes, a single-use idol, and an advantage made that inevitable.

The fast and furiously cocky - Screaming at the Screen

Episode 3: The fast and furiously cocky

Survivor Episode 3 recap/ analysis

By Damnbueno | Published: October 3, 2024

An Episode 3 journey brings lack of choices back to Survivor 47, but then thrusts power-altering changes into the game that cause the losing tribe to make different choices than they were planning. Damnbueno runs through the choices (or lack thereof), starting with: Never get on the boat.

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