I really don't get why people become such rabid fans of certain players. Sure, there are people who I'd like to see win, either because they have a
good story or they use good strategy but, if they don't, I move on. I mean, unless a family member, a friend or a neighbor goes on the show, why care to
such great lengths?
That being said, China deserves a high rating just for breaking ground of filming in China, the great scenery they created for many challenges and the rewards showing local customs, landmarks and villages. As for the people, most players were very well developed and the story of this kid who watched Survivor from the start (much like most of us), who gets challenged by the big guys in his tribe, who has to counter Zhan Hu's plan to throw challenges and comes out on top anyway is very good.
Gabon has merit for location and the great scenes with animals but I don't see anything else to put it anywhere but in the middle, an average season. Now, don't get me wrong; an average season of Survivor, for me, is still great TV.
That being said, China deserves a high rating just for breaking ground of filming in China, the great scenery they created for many challenges and the rewards showing local customs, landmarks and villages. As for the people, most players were very well developed and the story of this kid who watched Survivor from the start (much like most of us), who gets challenged by the big guys in his tribe, who has to counter Zhan Hu's plan to throw challenges and comes out on top anyway is very good.
Gabon has merit for location and the great scenes with animals but I don't see anything else to put it anywhere but in the middle, an average season. Now, don't get me wrong; an average season of Survivor, for me, is still great TV.
