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I think this was the weakest episode so far. I liked the tribal council and the bitching sessions, but all the Kota scenes were pretty predictable. It was quite obvious that Michelle was going right after the reward challenge. I was happy that Corinne got more screen time, but, at the same, the rivalry between her and Michelle came out of nowhere. I thought they were in an alliance actually. Overall it was quite confusing to me, and I didn't enjoy it as much as last week's..

6.5

I wasn't quite sure of the ratings this episode..

A male is definetely going to win.

First off, the recap. I normally don't read them too carefully because I read the previous episode and everything, but I thought that one thing that's important to note that I didn't see during the actual episode from last time is Randy forming an alliance with Ken, which I think is interesting, given my support of Ken as a winner choice. Plus, it goes against the idea of using Gill or Ken as allies due to their weakness.

I'm glad to see that G.C. and Crystal (I like G.C. in this version) were able to put aside their differences and work together, despite G.C. going behind Crystal's back against Susie. And I like that Crystal's not as emotional this time around, so she understands that it was a game, and as such, she needs to think strategically, rather than emotionally, and try to exploit Sugar's blunder to take Jacquie, Bob and Marcus down a peg. One thing I think seems out of place is Crystal openly saying "me and G.C. are friends because we're black". I mean, we've seen that sort of thing before like with Vee and Sean or Ramona and Gervase, but I don't think they would ever edit them to actually state that as a reason, just because it might turn off or offend some viewers.

I think that Bob and Marcus are being set up as opposition to one another. Bob is already closer to Jacquie and Sugar than he is to Marcus, and he's the leader of the tribe, whereas I think Marcus is the guy who WANTS to be the leader of the tribe, and as a result, they're going to clash because Bob is close to Sugar and Marcus doesn't trust her. I think this'll lead to Crystal & G.C. squeaking through another round.

I like pretty much all of Fang because they're all flawed, yet good characters. Dan is naive, Charlie is Dan's buddy and yet they're the good guys who are teaming up with two of the biggest potential villains in the entire game. Cruella de Vil would be offended to have Charlie compare her to Corinne. I love the way you're writing Ace though, with him using big words like Ostensibly. It makes him seem arrogant without his annoyingly arrogant accent to give us that impression, so kudos on that. Gillian though, I do feel bad for her, but all of this set up leads me to believe she's going to be extremely important to the overall tribe.

That reward challenge was interesting because Kota finally won something and got some momentum going. Ken losing the puzzle challenge is bad for him and his confessional about them not holding it against him just makes me think that not only WILL the tribe hold it against him, but they'll also put him at there as a premiere boot target. Gillian going to Exile was to be expected, but she took it in stride and hopefully she can find the idol to prove herself and save herself.

Kota's boring even when they win, Jesus. Get some reactions from Crystal for cryin' out loud.

And Marcus' "winning is the best medicine" quote is just so goddamn contrived like he's trying to get a good soundbyte for the show. It's like Bob "I'm history, even though I teach physics" quote, only with Bob, he's not the kind of person who plays the the camera, so it just came off as him being quirky.

Gillian is just so sweet and lovable in this edition, rather than just being a crazy old lady that's trying too hard. She's really enjoying the experience and it's nice to see. I've noticed that the idol clues are MUCH harder than they've been in recent years. I mean, Sugar found her idol after one trip to Exile, but these new clues are so generic that it seems almost impossible to find early in the game.

And wow, you're making Michelle just like she was in the real show. She's the only one really bitching about anything. And to think that I was gonna make her the sweetheart of the season. So much for that, huh? When CORINNE, the queen bitch of the universe, is saying you're annoying and a bitch, then you're a pretty bitch fucking bitch. Ken and Dan handled Michelle's comments with grace, and Michelle may have just spared Gillian for another round. After all, Michelle hasn't really proven herself to be that great in challenges anyway.

Once again, Kota is boring in their scene with Crystal wanting Sugar to get her mind in the game rather than moping and sulking about maybe getting voted out. I think Sugar could legitimately go home tonight. I mean, Fang has barely had the focus to merit going to tribal council this episode.

Dang, the obvious boot happened. I was really hoping to see Corinne go down. Well, maybe they'll realize that Ace & Corinne just aren't worth it and will bring in Randy & Kenny as the fourth and fifth members of the powerhouse alliance.

Honestly, is there even a Paloma in this game? What happened to the big strategist Jeff talked about pre-show?

The fight between Michelle and Corinne at tribal council where everyone kinda got their licks in. It was a lot like the night of Keesha's birthday party on BB10 where everyone was just going batshit insane and hating everyone.

8 (The end result was kinda boring and I just don't like seeing Kota succeed given how boring they are.)

Michelle: Best friends with Corinne now? Maybe get together for slumber parties and to talk about boys?

2. Randy (He's definitely gotten a cooldown hat someone with a personality like his needs.)

5. Charlie (He's looking weird to me, like Brooke last season. Someone who's good numerically but has no substance to his story.)

8. Bob (A slow start, but since then, he's been getting good screentime on the Kota tribe.)

This episode was pretty good. The Kota scenes were slightly boring (but that's because Marcus, Jacquie, Bob, and Matt aren't exactly exciting people) I liked Corinne and Michelle's fight, but it got a bit predicatable at the end. Personally, it seemed like booting Gillian may have been better just because she is extremely likable, and seems to have peaked after such a huge episode. Anyways nice job as always.

Ace using the word ostensibly...its really one of the few things that stood out.

An 8.5 The tribal council was good, but the episode wasn't a 10

G.C. - 7 (much more likable then on the real show)

Paloma - 5 (If I hadn't seen the real show, I would not be aware that Paloma is on this show haha)

Bob - CPP3 (Bob was complex deciding to be the leader, as well as in the following confessional, talks at camp. I feel like this a necessary complexity though, and I still see him as too one dimensional and positive)

Crystal - MORP4 (She may have been Mixed, but I like P. I think MOR suits her better then a CP. Crystal is very visible, and is really the voice of Kota, despite being a boot target)

G.C. - MOR3 (G.C's story/edit seems to be narrator MOR character. He's just there)

Jacquie - UTRP2 (Positive, UTR...that sums up Jacquie)

Randy - UTR2 (Randy is looking as a dark horse kinda winner. He's insightful, and UTR. He's surrounded by distractions, when his character should make him one too. The recap pointing out his alliance with Ken may prove to be important to his arc)

Sugar - MORM2 (I was annoyed by her, but at the end when she claimed to be alone, I could see sympathy.)

I am pretty confident that a man will win this season, but right now the only players I will cross off are Paloma, Corinne, and Matty. They all have INV's. Jacquie is very close, being UTR and unimportant and having a questionable start. Bob and Gillian are too positive. Corinne is too negative and GC is just too bland. Crystal is highly visible, and Sugar is not developing into a player with winner potential. Still despite that tangent, I'll only eliminate Matty, Corinne, and Paloma!

Not enough GCrystal ownage.

Ken not usually understanding girls.

9

I don't want to sound too harsh and I apologize if I do, I just didn't like Michelle's edit which really not like this episode.