Best first episode in a long long time. Could really have done without the return of Coach or Ozzy; too much baggage comes with these old hands returning to the show, and those are spaces that really should have been left to new contestants. Now if they’re there to replace those who were dropped during the leadup process (went to survival classes, said no way to the bugs, etc.), that’s great, and honestly they should be introduced that way.
But really, save these for the ‘all stars’ if you really want them back. Or at best, just have them pop in for the first week to help orient if that’s what the production goals are.
I was glad to see Semhar go, not personally, just that I thought she was logical. I did not understand the campaign against Cochran. He didn’t stand out to me as weak.
I like Cochran and could see him being middle of the road in physical challenges and who knows, could be exceptional in the mental or the endurance.
Semhar of course could beat all comers on Redemption Island but I doubt it, I don’t think she has the strength.
Ozzy’s interest in keeping her there was so ridiculous. Does he really need a girlfriend or something???
And as for Russel’s nephew, hiding the tats makes them far more significant than just ignoring them. He could have said it was his football nickname or anything else.
“Could really have done without the return of Coach or Ozzy”
Amen! Bringing back old duffuses (duffi) takes away face time from everybody else. I already know enuff about them, I want to know the other survivors. Goes for pseudo returnee Rushole’s nephew.