Corporation
Angry Bovine
I really did love Bhanu and his overwhelmingly positive nature after Episode 1. Episode 2 I realized it was going sideways. The last 2 episodes made me feel downright uncomfortable. I feel they were exploitative showing Bhanu's breakdown like that. Cursing his god, openly weeping, highlighting that he had absolutely no clue what was going on, and begging on his knees to a tribemate who had to tell him to have some pride. Between Jess and Bhanu I was really concerned about their emotional states. I'm worried about them now that they are in the real world and they deal with the repercussions of being on the show. I can't imagine having that performance and then going back to a professional environment. At least Jelensky can joke somewhat about his exit. Fame is a double edged sword and I hope they aren't hurt by it.I loved Bhanu as a character for four episodes. And I am so glad that he lasted only four episodes.
Same, except sub one episode for four. By tonight, he was actively making my stomach hurt, and I found myself pleading out loud for his exit. I actually wasn’t sure if I could continue watching if he were on.
Given his huge amount of screen time, I’m wondering if you, @Corporation , or other great devotees think one of his tribe mates might be the winner? It’s otherwise hard to understand why they spent most of the first four episodes on him, but you guys know the history so much better than I.
The episode did have some fun moments. My son cheered when the losers won the immunity challenge. Jem pulling a fast one on the tribe was cool, although now she has to be really careful that it doesn't bite her, she's done a good job keeping stuff to herself. Mo trying to jump and the tribe encouraging her was great. Tevin saying "Soda gotta goda" had me laughing. But overall I feel a sense of relief that Jess and Bhanu are gone. Anyone else I think can handle what is coming their way.
@krista4 , of the 3 remaining, I think Tiff has the best chance to progress pretty far. She's a strong player, social, and has a meat shield in Q. I think Kenzie has the next best shot, very social but as seen with Tevin's (seemingly) turn on Soda, being overly social can hurt. Not to mention Bhanu pegged her a mastermind. She's not as strong a player so she'll have to build quick ties. Q will fall victim to what happens to so many, he'll be seen as a physical threat who is eliminated after merge.
Being on these loser tribes do have somewhat of an advantage though if the core is tight. If there isn't a tribe mixup, then you have them floating in the middle gaining power along the way.
I think Tevin is really strategic. Even though he's an ally, I don't think it's an accident they keyed on him telling the other tribes "If Hunter gets his hands on the ball it's over". Announcing to the world "Here's a target".