They really are just a bunch of pawns except for Nina. So dumb.
Yeah the HvV season was great. Lacklustre winner, as is tradition in Australian Survivor (with one big exception) and even in the original HvV, but a season is much more than its winner. Really enjoyed Shonee this season and unexpectedly loved the whole Simon arc. Best Survivor season I've watched since South African season 6.
Most liked player ever, what a good dude
I think Liz can be an all time great player. First time player learned the game from George and Shonee, she is a physical threat and has great resting bitch face and attitude. If she becomes as strategic as a Haley or a George, she's the full package. True, she wasn't GREAT in this season and got blindsided more than a few times, but she learned. And she can be patient.
I'm 1/2 way through the recent SA season, I didn't watch it live.
It's amazing what a good job production does given the small budget they have.
I've seen people complain about the production quality in South Africa and New Zealand and I do not see it. In every way that is important the production values are absolutely fine.
Yeah the background of South African Survivor is impressive and since the big change at season 6 it's been a really good product. For years now Australia and South Africa have had a better product than the US in Survivor, and very comfortably so. South Africa season 6 and Australia Heroes vs Villains are two of the top seasons ever and both are available right now in full on youtube... no reason for anyone to not watch it if they like Survivor.The one thing I notice are the aerial shots and "nature photography". I would guess the big money difference would be most evident with expensive equipment. CBS has unlimited budget. The company in South Africa are a bunch of fans who somehow got a network to back them. Really amazing story.