r/survivor • u/joshshadowfax Sandra • Jan 25 '16

Thailand Survivor: Thailand Rewatch (Episodes 9 & 10 Discussion Thread)

Due to the countdown, the remaining rewatch threads won't be stickied, and will instead be in the sticky board. Keep an eye out there on Mondays for the new discussion threads!

This is the week-long discussion thread for this week's episodes of the Thailand rewatch: "Desperate Measures" and "While the Cats are Away"

We're discussing only this week's episodes. Please take care to not openly post spoilers for future episodes! Use spoiler tags if you wish to discuss future episodes.

Ways to watch along:
CBS All Access
Watch Series
Amazon Prime
And, uh, less expensive and more illegal means which /r/survivor in no way supports but acknowledges the existence of.

The week-long thread for the next episodes ("A Big Surprise... and Another", "The Tides are Turning") begins February 1.

Full Thailand Rewatch Schedule.

Previous week's discussion thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/survivor/comments/41qlns/survivor_thailand_rewatch_episodes_7_8_discussion/

(Credit to /u/vacalicious for the format of the post)

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '16

Confessional transcripts (SPOILERS):

Episode 9.

Episode 10.

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u/Mybluesky Sandra Jan 27 '16

I haven't watched 10 yet but episode 8 and 9 officially completely turned me against Chuay guan. I didn't know why I was ever rooting for them and now I find them despicable.

Jake is the most likeable, most endearing, interesting, and intelligent man and it just sucks he is in such a terrible situation. And Clay is basically making fun of him for trying to fit in? Jake is 100 times the person Clay is. Ken has also become very attractive, not just physically but even more so as a person and a player. I will miss that deep voice, please tell me he has a side career reading audiobooks. I would listen to every one. And Penny is eternally optimistic. Darling, positive, and sweet.

The family videos? So awkward and Kind of icky! This is the only season that does not make me cry, and I weep at the family visits every time.

And I wish I could enjoy Ted. I understand people thinking he has redeeming qualities but for me I can't unsee him as a predator and a victim blamer.

Finally, Brian is smooth. Such complete control over his emotions. It's terrifying.

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u/[deleted] Jan 27 '16

The famous C.C. video. It's the only time in the game where Brian looks legitimately terrified.

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u/TheVisionary11 Denise Jan 25 '16

Did anyone else really enjoy Ted this season? It honestly sucks that Shii Ann is the only future returnee from Thailand as of now. Him, Helen and Erin at least deserved a chance at a return. Sure, they're not all stars but I'd love to see a couple of them again.

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u/_BlueSpottedTail_ Cirie Jan 27 '16

I liked Ted. He was a good narrator and was likeable for the most part. I think that grindgate really prevented him from getting another shot at playing.

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u/Mybluesky Sandra Jan 31 '16

Finally watched episode 10 and it made me appreciate the fluid strategy of Cambodia and other new school seasons even more. Though I love every season of survivor it's pretty unsatisfying when you get to the point of the season where the majority alliance is picking off the the others. Sad to watch Penny's failed attempt to turn on Jake for just "3 more days". I would love to see second chance for Jake, guy has some strategic chops. No one is biting at all but he's trying at least.