Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
04-26-17, 08:17 PM
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Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
FRIENDS BECOME ENEMIES WHEN ONE CASTAWAY IS CAUGHT TRYING TO SABOTAGE ANOTHER'S GAME, ON "SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
"A Line Drawn in Concrete" - Friends become enemies when one castaway is caught trying to sabotage another's game, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, April 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
"Maku Maku" Tribe
Andrea Boehlke
Aubry Bracco
Michaela Bradshaw
Brad Culpepper
Sierra Dawn-Thomas
Cirie Fields
Sarah Lacina
Troyzan Robertson
Zeke Smith
Tai Trang
Debbie Wanner
Eliminated Castaways
Ciera Eastin (1st Eliminated)
Tony Vlachos (2nd Eliminated)
Caleb Reynolds (3rd Eliminated)
Malcolm Freburg (4th Eliminated)
James "J.T." Thomas (5th Eliminated)
Sandra Diaz Twine (6th Eliminated)
Jeff Varner (7th Eliminated)
Hali Ford (8th Eliminated)
Oscar "Ozzy" Lusth (9th Eliminated)
"A Line Drawn in Concrete" - Friends become enemies when one castaway is caught trying to sabotage another's game, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, April 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
"Maku Maku" Tribe
Andrea Boehlke
Aubry Bracco
Michaela Bradshaw
Brad Culpepper
Sierra Dawn-Thomas
Cirie Fields
Sarah Lacina
Troyzan Robertson
Zeke Smith
Tai Trang
Debbie Wanner
Eliminated Castaways
Ciera Eastin (1st Eliminated)
Tony Vlachos (2nd Eliminated)
Caleb Reynolds (3rd Eliminated)
Malcolm Freburg (4th Eliminated)
James "J.T." Thomas (5th Eliminated)
Sandra Diaz Twine (6th Eliminated)
Jeff Varner (7th Eliminated)
Hali Ford (8th Eliminated)
Oscar "Ozzy" Lusth (9th Eliminated)
04-26-17, 10:17 PM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
While I appreciate something unexpected happening, I don't think that was a good move for Sarah. I think that "Power 6" was happy to cruise all the way to the final six. At that point Sarah should've been able to make the point that Sierra and Brad couldn't be beat at final tribal council. And with her vote stealing advantage she could've picked her preferred final three.
Unlike the members in the power alliance, the minority alliance is full of liars and schemers. Sarah won't be able to take anything they say at face value and I think her chances of winning the game (or even making it to final tribal council) just got a lot worse.
Unlike the members in the power alliance, the minority alliance is full of liars and schemers. Sarah won't be able to take anything they say at face value and I think her chances of winning the game (or even making it to final tribal council) just got a lot worse.
04-26-17, 11:05 PM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
Sarah imo no way makes f3 if she sticks with that 6. Troyzan is really good friends with Sierra/Brad outside the show and no way he would he would flip on either,Debbie and Tai are also closer to to Sierra/Brad then they are her and as a 4some were together almost all the premerge. Sarah was a clear 6th in that group and it's possible they would have cut her even sooner.
04-26-17, 11:25 PM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
What was up with challenge? It seemed scripted for a Cirie hero moment. Jeff basically led her through that whole thing by building her up and then suggesting she finish the challenge (does she even consider it without him getting involved?). What was she going to say "Nah, I'm good" after he built her up like that? And then after doing that, it was "relax we'll give you a boat ride back while the winning team swims back"?
And maybe I missed something - the boat picked up the 5 folks on one platform, but no one noticed that Sarah declined to get on with everyone, swam over to the other platform for no obvious reason, waited for Michaela to get on the boat, then climbed up on the platform and retrieved the advantage after every one else was on the boat? And no one noticed that?
And maybe I missed something - the boat picked up the 5 folks on one platform, but no one noticed that Sarah declined to get on with everyone, swam over to the other platform for no obvious reason, waited for Michaela to get on the boat, then climbed up on the platform and retrieved the advantage after every one else was on the boat? And no one noticed that?
04-26-17, 11:56 PM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
And maybe I missed something - the boat picked up the 5 folks on one platform, but no one noticed that Sarah declined to get on with everyone, swam over to the other platform for no obvious reason, waited for Michaela to get on the boat, then climbed up on the platform and retrieved the advantage after every one else was on the boat? And no one noticed that?
04-27-17, 12:07 AM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
While I appreciate something unexpected happening, I don't think that was a good move for Sarah. I think that "Power 6" was happy to cruise all the way to the final six. At that point Sarah should've been able to make the point that Sierra and Brad couldn't be beat at final tribal council. And with her vote stealing advantage she could've picked her preferred final three.
04-27-17, 12:34 AM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
If the six was solid why was Sierra only offering Sarah a f3 on day 24? That's the kind of offer you make to someone to shore up their vote who is the shakiest in a big alliance.
04-27-17, 12:59 AM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
That said, I hope you're right and Sarah ended up making a good move. I don't want to see Brad and Sierra power couple their way to the very end (with Troyzan along as goat). That seems like a dull way for this season to go.
04-27-17, 01:18 AM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
Dalton Ross explained that nicely at ew.com. He said the boat transports are completely blackened out from the inside. And players descend into the boat one at a time. Sarah pretended she had to take off her shoe to adjust it to ensure she was the last one in the boat. And then she could grab the advantage without any fear of anyone seeing her. BTW, both teams rode a boat back.
But even if she had to fix her shoe - clearly they saw Michaela, who was on the other platform, get on before she did. So she fixed her show and then swam over to the other platform and they bought that? It's not like the boat turned around and went back after Michaela got on.
04-27-17, 05:11 PM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
Thanks for the info.
But even if she had to fix her shoe - clearly they saw Michaela, who was on the other platform, get on before she did. So she fixed her show and then swam over to the other platform and they bought that? It's not like the boat turned around and went back after Michaela got on.
But even if she had to fix her shoe - clearly they saw Michaela, who was on the other platform, get on before she did. So she fixed her show and then swam over to the other platform and they bought that? It's not like the boat turned around and went back after Michaela got on.
04-27-17, 09:51 PM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
It remains to be seen if that was the right move for Sarah, but it sure was entertaining to see Debbie get the ax.
And obviously Michaela lacks the social skills necessary to win this game. But her grabbing some food to munch on as the votes were read was hilarious to me. Especially in view of her tribemates pointing out that she eats all the time.
Yep, this was ridiculous. Way too much was made of this, both in making it happen and giving it so much air time.
I think Probst should have given Tai a chance to finish the immunity reward after the spelling disaster.
And obviously Michaela lacks the social skills necessary to win this game. But her grabbing some food to munch on as the votes were read was hilarious to me. Especially in view of her tribemates pointing out that she eats all the time.
What was up with challenge? It seemed scripted for a Cirie hero moment. Jeff basically led her through that whole thing by building her up and then suggesting she finish the challenge (does she even consider it without him getting involved?). What was she going to say "Nah, I'm good" after he built her up like that? And then after doing that, it was "relax we'll give you a boat ride back while the winning team swims back"?
I think Probst should have given Tai a chance to finish the immunity reward after the spelling disaster.
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04-28-17, 10:45 AM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
I didn't mind the Cirie moment, but not only did it take up challenge time, but then they talked about it again after the commercial break, and then once more at tribal council. That's too much.
Michaela cracks me up. Drinking tea at one tribal, eating coconut at another. No way she's winning, but between her physical strength, short fuse, attractive looks, and villain mentality, she's doing a nice job making herself one of the few truly memorable Survivors. If they have another group show in 5 years, she'll probably be back.
Michaela cracks me up. Drinking tea at one tribal, eating coconut at another. No way she's winning, but between her physical strength, short fuse, attractive looks, and villain mentality, she's doing a nice job making herself one of the few truly memorable Survivors. If they have another group show in 5 years, she'll probably be back.
04-28-17, 11:17 AM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
they had to build up the Cirie moment since everyone probably knew that once she was picked as one of the captains, the challenge was over.
04-28-17, 03:08 PM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
Good point. You could argue that producers probably figured she'd be picked last and would get the secret advantage. [/conspiracytheory]
04-28-17, 09:06 PM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
Strategically, Debbie seems like an odd target, but I would assume that was the move Sarah was willing to make. Brad or Sierra certainly seem like bigger targets though.
She's awful at building relationships, but I still love Michaela. It would be interesting to see what a 30 year old Michaela would be like on Survivor. Or at least one who had seen herself play on TV before playing again.
She's awful at building relationships, but I still love Michaela. It would be interesting to see what a 30 year old Michaela would be like on Survivor. Or at least one who had seen herself play on TV before playing again.
04-29-17, 01:45 PM
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Re: Survivor: Game Changers (S34E10) -- "A Line Drawn in Concrete" -- 4/26/17
There's no one here for me to root for, but imo Debbie's been the most annoying one since Sandra left. I was very happy to see her go, though my poor ears will appreciate her elimination the most.
