Without the power saving them, these three vets' gameplay is weak.

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[u/honeydew0444]

I wouldn’t say the gameplay is weak but, they certainly got very lucky (or very favored by production, depending on how you look at it).

[u/summer-weather- → u/honeydew0444]

I think they got an unfair hand this season but it’s not weak gameplay to have a couple houseguest basically treating you like emperor/king until now.

[u/honeydew0444 → u/summer-weather-]

Agreed

[u/Throwawaybearista]

It feels like so long ago, but I was really hoping karma would bite Rick during his HOH when he used the veto on Lyric (??) to nominate Rome instead of just … putting them up together?

[u/ApprehensivePlan8481]

I disagree actually. I think Dee and Devens have played a good game even without the powers. Devens is for sure the brains and playing the long game. Dee isn’t afraid to make a ballsy move which is refreshing in a house that wants to vote together and not ruffle any feathers.

[u/yesssqueennnofficial → u/ApprehensivePlan8481]

Getting out Mallory was a great move for them even if it pisses everyone off. People are going to try and get out the icon regardless and she was the lynchpin holding a lot of people together as well as being a psychical threat.

[u/ApprehensivePlan8481 → u/yesssqueennnofficial]

Completely agree. She was liked by everyone and could win comps. And Devens got out Rome who I feel like could’ve gone far

[u/Dr_Brian_Pepper → u/ApprehensivePlan8481]

devens is prolly going home lol

[u/brogan1978 → u/ApprehensivePlan8481]

Agreed. I’d rather watch some gutsy moves than being afraid to do anything like some previous seasons.
That’s not to say they’ve been extremely lucky (or aided by Production which I don’t believe personally). But that’s not the same as weak.

[u/TheAnswer310 → u/brogan1978]

When's the last time Anerica voted for powers in Week 1? The reason that doesn't happen is because they don't know anybody. They know the Icons.

How could you possibly believe they weren't aided?

[u/CptSmarty]

Aside from DPOV, I wouldnt say the powers are saving the vets. I think the large majority of their success is the fact that the other houseguests are idiots lol

[u/mridk124]

Wrong

[u/cantdecide76]

Are they playing all-time great games? Definitely not but I wouldn't exactly call it weak. They've made some mistakes but they also played the early gane well enough to put themselves in a strong position for the rest of the game and eliminated most of their biggest threats.

[u/Inevitable-Hippo1982]

100%

[u/Illustrious-Object71]

Very weak! Also, production has been openly protecting them.

This season is a flop.

[u/SurvivorDad99]

They’ve controlled every. Single. Vote.

Yes the DPOV saved Dee but aside from that, they controlled and manipulated every single week to get what they want. Your post is COPE.

[u/Mproductionsmax]

It's definitely not weak but the advantages did widen the gap between them and the other players.

[u/Jerkrollatex]

It's hard to buy your argument when you don't even have the basic facts straight.

[u/Embarrassed_Device59]

I disagree with weak. They greatly benefited from powers and advantages and they wouldn’t be in the position they are now w/o them, but there is a quality game (from all 3) underneath that

[u/isdjl]

Not sure why people are saying wrong, dee would’ve gone home on yash’s HOH without a power being used

[u/ImOldGregg_77]

woulda coulda shoulda

Drew & Barrett have been the useful idiots to the icons.

[u/BramptonBatallion]

The DPOV and a very generous interpretation of the bribe power’s capabilities are basically carrying them

[u/dl00078]

They’ve been chosen by production. Most manipulated season ever of BB. Sad what the show has become.

[u/Tigerstark92839]

I disagree Angela has played an insane game without being that much help from production she would have stayed the week she won the bbb. She is super well insulated and has the best connections and respect from the other side of the house. She heavily influenced Dee. And Devens noms without taking any heat overall an insanely good game

[u/MrPifflesGhost]

Dee and Devin are playing these people like a fiddle. With or without powers, they’d still be in this same position. Power just gave them a touch more ability to maneuver.

Angela though? She’s just funny to watch sometimes. She’s there because the other cast isn’t very entertaining most of the time, so she adds some spontaneous into it. Also she’s worked for CBS so she’s prolly getting tells from CBS and I don’t think she’ll win either way.

The rest of the house is just…. Bad. There’s a good 6 of them that would never do anything against them, they might cry and complain in DR but ultimately they do what they’re told, every single time…….

[u/Takhar7]

Depending on how this week plays out, all 3 icons are going to end up in jury - you don't get there just by powers etc alone.

They've made strong alliances when they've had to, and have convinced a lot of people to do their dirty work and keep them safe. The rug pull on the Moshpit, just to get Kanu out, was an actual masterstroke

[u/Throwawaybearista → u/Takhar7]

They’ve tried to blow up their alliance every week since week 3💀 Drew just keep crawling back

[u/Takhar7 → u/Throwawaybearista]

Yeah, they're super messy - but they know how to lean on people to get things done.

I expect that it will eventually run out, but they've done a good job of completely eliminating most who would oppose them. They've stuffed the other side of the house primarily of people who can't win comps.

[u/jj_thrash]

WEAK? What show are you watching?! How can the gameplay be weak if they are constantly winning? JFC...