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If anyone on this cast appreciates the chance to test themselves in nature, its the endearingly old-school Rocksroy.
Working hard at camp and living off the land has been his M.O.
Jeffs boat eventually disrupts this relaxing, scenic view.
As with Erika last season, Jeff lets Rocksroy in on the hourglass and its immense power.
Again, the issue with this twist is that the outcome is obvious.
Even a conservative, call-it-down-the-middle player like Rocksroy isnt dumb enough to pass up free immunity.
Sometimes merge episodes can be a trepidatious feeling-out process, where players are scared to make the first move.
Instead, they seek the comfortable familiarity of their old tribemates.
Thats not the case here.
These 12 castaways are immediately in each others business.
The standout of these scenes is a heartfelt conversation between Hai and Romeo.
Its raw and heartbreaking yet uplifting in how Hai is there to offer support.
The eight soon lock their targets on Chanelle and Tori, the so-called troublemakers in their former tribes.
Just switch the vote to Tori.
Thats simple, right?
In trueSurvivorfashion, the clearest target of the episode ends up winning individual immunity, ruining the majoritys plans.
It also kicks camp into chaos as alliances and relationships reshape in the mad scramble before tribal council.
The limited number of target options means the plan has to be airtight.
Romeo, in particular, is gung ho on taking out Jonathan.
When Hai hears about the new scheme, he isnt happy.
Lydia is his No.
1; he was willing to go to rocks for her.
InSurvivor, your relationships take precedent, and Lydia going will hurt my game, Hai explains in confessional.
Again, he almost went to rocks for her two episodes ago!
And he seemed immovable in voting against her this episode too.
Did Omar manage to convince him?
Did he see the writing on the wall and adjust accordingly?
If this is a taste of whats to come, we could be in for a thrilling post-merge game.
Idol Thoughts
Credit to Drea for absolutely nailing what Rocksroys power was going to be.
Remember, this cast hadnt seenSurvivor 41.
So either Dreas a genius, or Jeffs twists are becoming predictable.
If thats a gift, I wouldnt want a birthday present from Tori.
Line of the week: Mike to Lydia, Are you buff-shaming me?
