I just watched it. Very entertaining episode, hugely promising cast. This has the makings of a great season.
I LOVED the twist with the Hidden Immunity Idol. That was a brilliant idea. And watching Wentworth try to decide to go for it, go for it, and get away with it, was super suspenseful and masterfully edited. I was very impressed with her, actually. I could totally see her doing well. She fits the mold of returning people who do well in subsequent seasons, too... think Amber, Parvati, etc.
I liked Vytas a lot last time. It's clear, though, that he was doing a terrible job here, and was just alienating all the women. I do think booting him was a self-crippling move for that team, though. They were already physically outmatched, and this makes the difference between the two teams really stark. I also give all the Vytas voters 5 more minutes before they regret not extinguishing Abi when they had the chance. She is, frankly, the worst.
Surprised by how excited I was to see all the people from Tony's season back--even Spencer and Woo, people I really didn't care for. Tasha is pretty great. Kass... ah, Kass is so great. I mean, no, she's terrible, but what a great Survivor character. Just someone who quietly wants to ruin everything, just because she can and thinks she's entitled.
Jeremy's decision to band together all the strong guys is fairly smart, especially after last season's "execute the strong" unfolded week after week until no one capable of defeating Mike was left in the second half of the game. Of course that kind of alliance is vulnerable to getting picked off by the girls + 1 weaker or marginalized guy (hey, Fishbach!).
Not sure what to make of Varner. He's playing a little too loudly, I think, to do well. Spencer and Shirin seem well-placed to run that tribe behind the scenes, especially if they work together.
Joe, still walking human perfection (Savage's daughters speak for everyone), still has no way to win the game, short of never losing a challenge. But if anyone could do it, it's him.
