Talk:A Land of Kangaroos and Snoring (Part 2)/@comment-30722789-20180429154918

I simply loved this premiere. First, I gotta say that I really liked your first season, cause - even if I'd never comment - it was the first that I read while it was going. (You were like on episode 2 or 3 when I started). Anyway, this time I'll more active and I've actually thinking of doing my own edgic and borda of the season (even tho I don't think I'm very good at this LOL). So, here we go!

1st: Calvin (CPP4) In the course of the episode, we saw Calvin in his relentless quest for some ally, or at least a sane person, among a tribe of madmen. I found that his constant complaint was almost too much, but considering how the tribe was in fact a mess, his arguments end up being justified. Besides, those same arguments drive him away from all this madness, as if Calvin were the voice of reason in the tribe. I chose to classify him as CP because we had an introduction and presentation of him, we know of his story out of the game and his view on all members of the tribe, including who he wants to play. The positive tone was because I felt that we should sympathize with him while the "one" is in a tribe of madmen.

2nd: Jamie (MORP4) I was pretty confused about how to classify Jamie. She had moments of complexity, briefly speaking of her past and her alliance, a few moments more like comic relief ... Still, I thought that overall MOR fit better with her. I also felt that she appeared a bit less in post-immunity than at the beginning of the episode, and with that we were able to see a little less of her strategy. Telling about the women's alliance to Calvin seemed hasty and even out of the blue, but since these two are my biggest bets on the Tolmer tribe, I'll wait for the next episode to see where this story goes.

3rd: Rosalind (MORP2) Honestly, Rosalind is my choice of winner of the Wangi tribe. We quickly learn about her past (even by talking to Gerald) and we know she is good at challenges. But what surprised me most about her was the confessional where she wakes up at night and assesses relationships within the tribe by the way they were sleeping. Maybe because she has not yet gone to TC, Rosalind has not yet demonstrated her strategic potential so much, but I think she's still going to surprise the audience and the cast a lot. Her biggest concern, for now, is the target that Tanya put on her back - but even though it was relevant to the name of the episode, I think it wasn't enough to put the target on her back, because Jessica defended her and they are not even allies.

4th: Jessica (CPP3) Jessica had a growing and positive edit (IMO), although starting just like the super fan who is excited to get into the game, she soon develops as one of the strategic forces of the tribe. Besides being the pioneer in forming the feminine alliance (with Tanya and Jenoveve), she was the only one of the three to go after the other votes to have an absolute majority. Her romance with Jeremy could very well affect her negatively, as she has already attracted attention, but I believe that - for the time being - the edit wants to make us sympathize and cheer for her. Her biggest obstacle will be, in fact, the target that Sonnie is putting on her back (to which she seems not to be aware).

5th: Opal (CP5) Opal was the star of the episode. She was present in most of Tolmer's narratives and showed connections with virtually every member of the tribe. But sometime in the middle of the episode she got lost in her paranoia about Grant's intentions, which may be a burden to her in the future - cause, in the end of the day, if she were to fool him like she did, she should at least eliminate him onde and for all. Her connections with Charlotte and especially Calvin could get a little more attention at the time of the vote - since she said she would decide the boot - but instead she was worried about burning her bridge with Grant. It seems to be a distraction that hog airtime, but has potential and story to last. Yet I think she will hardly win.

6th: Tanya (MOR3) IDK exactly what to think about Tanya for now. She seems much more of a semi-complex character with a few spills of comic relief, but the fact that she has 6 confessionals and still give the title to the episode makes me wonder: what's her deal? She totally usurped the role of Jenoveve as the leader of their "duo," being much more relevant, social, and even strategic. The fact that she quoted the victory in the first confessional and later said she would be sitting in the final while Gerald would be eliminated, also left me with a flea behind my ear (is it to be taken seriously or are they simply generic confessionals?). Anyway, I believe, after the episode she's going to last quite a bit and, along with Jenoveve, may be one of the deciding votes - she can choose between Sonnie, Jessica or even choose both and eliminate Gerald's trio! [Fun Fact: if we take precedence last season (Temotu), 7 of the 12 episode titles were said by members of the Top 5]

7th: Gerald (CPM2) Gerald clearly established himself as the leader of the tribe and amazes me how he was shown forming several - OK, actually two - ties with the tribe's youth. Although he was relatively less prominent in the second half of the episode, I thought we knew him well enough (job, family, plans and allies) to ensure him as a CP with little visibility. His scenes of interaction with Edith and Rosalind were very positive, but the fact that he felt safe and did not open his eyes to the possible alliance of the other 5 members of the tribe (started precisely because Jenoveve did not trust him) caught my attention and I preferred classifies him as CPM. Still, I think he has a lot of strategic potential and can go far!

8th: Sonnie (CPN3) Sonnie surprised my expectations that he would be the calm Yoga teacher, proving himself to be an accomplished strategist who takes advantage of people's preconceptions of him. After the episode I was feeling that he has the potential to be the villain of his tribe, perhaps of the whole game. But the way he talks about his confessionals almost belittling or, at the very least, underestimating his rivals may point to a downfall in the future. I think he's one of those characters that people either hates, or loves to hate. Ultimately, the impression I feel is that we should hope Jessica finds out about his plans and attacks him before being attacked. Anyway, the way he acted proactively in the search for allies establishes him as a complex character to me.

9th: Michelle (MOR4) Michelle plays perfectly the role of fun lady who gets on well with the younger ones. Michelle can fit well into her tribe and find an alliance, but I still believe her position is not as good as she imagines - since her age brings her an inherent target. I also think she did not have such a voice in her group, since she was already citing the target in Roger throughout the episode, but was eventually overtaken by her allies. Her lie to Charlotte may cost her in the next episode - but that's scenes from the next few chapters. In the end, I chose to classify her as MOR, since we know of her plans with her alliance, but no personal or long-term plans - as if the female alliance were enough for her.

10th: Edith (UTRP2) Edith had a strong beginning and I thought it would be one of the names of the episode, but soon he simply disappeared from the map. His only scene of real relevance was with Gerald and the fire, because after that he only served to be appointed as Gerald's ally and weak in challenge. His difficulty in socializing will be a major disadvantage and he will probably continue to play Gerald's game, almost as a second vote to the teacher. Still, I feel we should root and sympathize with him, explaining his positive tone.

11th: Jeremy (OTT2) Everything about Jeremy seems to be exaggerated. The stereotype of dumb jock - that is always speaking in his own language full of slang - is totally stamped on him. But I think he's going to be an interesting character and the fact that he's been involved in one of the pivotal stories (Sonnie vs. Jessica, with both of them wanting Jeremy) from his tribe so far demonstrates this well. In addition, the fact that he is shown as one of the strongest members of his tribe (and perhaps the entire cast) points out that he must last at least until the merge before he actually becomes a target.

12th: Grant (MOR3) Despite showing some potential as a character, the biggest problem for Grant, IMO, is that he is totally subordinate to Opal. His whole history in this episode revolved around his relationship with her, which was not even reciprocal. I even took some time to check his confessionals and absolutely ALL OF THEM mention Opal at least once. His story will probably revolve around this relationship, since not even his other ties (Logan and Charlotte) had much attention. The next episode, where apparently he finally opens his eyes on Opal, should be determinant in defining what to expect from him in the future (if there is one).

13th: Charlotte (OTTM3) Charlotte is like a machine gun for jokes. She does not understand anything that is happening, and what makes it even funnier is the fact that she takes herself seriously. She was certainly OTT, even becoming a joke of herself from the middle of the episode onwards. But despite criticism of her coming from all directions, her total lack of notion give her the title of comic relief of the season. I believe this, on some level, proves that she was not as negative (hence M-tone).

14th: Jenoveve (UTR1) At the beginning of the episode, while she complained about Gerald, I actually thought she would have far more relevance heading the role of rival of the tribe leader. However, in a short time she disappears from the map and the story that comes to the fore is the veiled rivalry of Jessica and Sonnie. Not to mention that Tanya has taken totally the place of speech of the pair, as far as the social as the strategic one. Who knows what might happen to Jenoveve in the future? But for now it seems to me just another vote on the girls' side, clearly UTR1.

15th: Logan (UTRN3) Poor man. Even though it was the episode of his elimination, I felt that Logan didn't have much time to shine. He started looking just like a fish out of water, but at least with a plan of action. But his idea of owning the idol was executed in the worst possible way and his neurosis in searching for it (instead of creating ties) was borderline OTT. Most of the time you will not be able to figure out what were his relationship. Even his - apparently - only friend, Grant, sprouting up out of nowhere in the final half of the episode trying to save him (or at least eliminate Roger). I felt that at the end of the episode, we did not find out much about Logan, so I opted for UTR and the N-tone was clear to him and Roger throughout the episode. [PS: Yes, even though he's already out of the game I find more likely that he returns and win than a Roger win]

16th: Roger (OTTN3) Roger has no sense of reality or whatsoever. The way he boasts while humiliating and demeaning everyone around him becomes funny. Not even his apparent strength can help him much because he still doesn't have much intelligence or social tact. He has no connection and thinks everyone is on the same page as him, when in fact they are all criticizing his attitudes and personality while planning his elimination. If he lasts long it will be by some miracle or unexpected tribes switch. Cause, right now, he is already with the target on his back. His classification as OTTN does not need explanation (with the ax scene almost becomes an OTTNN, but for being a fanfic I think it can be relieved).

That's all, folks! Now I need to catch up and read the next couple of episodes :v​