Listen Flynn, it doesn’t matter if pearl islands was a top 5 or not. Brother we love these 20 or 30 minute breakdowns so we want them on every season. If your serious about top 5. I’d say: Cagayan Game changers Winners at war Worlds apart Second chance Not in that order but that’s the real top 5
Darrah becoming a late game challenge beast was my favorite part of this season. She didn't get a lot of screentime early on, but she was definitely close to winning!
@@TheChamp33it's almost like production set that plan up specifically for her to fail. Kinda feels like they didnt want her to win cos she wasnt as big a personality compared to others in the game
This is a pretty great season. Great cast especially the big names. The pirate theme was great. The Outcast twist I feel like actually enhanced the season. i would rank it 6th.
One of my favorite seasons of all time. So many great moments, so many iconic players, and the theme was so freaking good. I never get enough of Fairplay's lie. Seriously, aside from Borneo, this is the season new Survivor watchers must watch
what is funny about the spelling challenge, if Jeff didn't make the mistake of giving immunity to Burton when he got something wrong, Sandra would most likely win the challenge.
@@FlynnMasters Ik,him,Wendell and Bryce from Cagayan,hosting a Watch party for 42,I was gonna to one for winners at war 2 years ago but couldn’t,so yeah it’ll be fun hopefully
As much as the outcast twist was maligned at the time, it’s way more in the spirit of the game than Redemption Island or EOE. Both were designed to favor the likes of Russell Hantz (ooop), Ozzy, and Joey Amazing. In the Outcast Twist, the players in the game proper at least had a chance to prevent it. The players only had their torches unstuffed at the merge instead of the final few days, and the out wit and out play was still a factor as they had to be voted back into the game- the biggest factor absent in Redemption Island and EOE.
I just wish the castaways had this information in advance. That’s the biggest thing I don’t like about when they bring in new twists - final 4 fire, EOE, etc.
Drake’s voting out Burton was their demise, he was not only the strongest player, but also very smart. Had the kept him, they would have won all the immunity challenges up to the merger.
Nicole is my favorite first boot for being exactly that. For atleast trying to olay and getting screwed by Lil, unlike some others who just screwed themselves over for almost no reason (hence John and Diane).
Really enjoyed your recaps up to this point, but I was bummed to have a spoiler at the very end when you said the winner won their first of 2. I thought these would be a great way to recap seasons behind my current viewing season, but I'll have to stay unplugged. Thanks anyway for all the hard work!
Jon Fairplay and Burton Roberts have recently stated that she secluded herself throughout the first 3 days and that she hadn't formed any social connections. The challenge came down to a photo finish and it makes you wonder how different Survivor history would be. Sandra would be a long-forgotten first boot if Morgan won the first immunity challenge.
@@survivorfortyseveral This was before she became a legend for her social game. Burton and Fairplay have said she was overly seclusive during the first 3 days and would have been Drake's easy consensus vote.
didn't they do a hypothetical vote at the reunion where Lil picked Fairplay and it was revealed that she would've won over him? So in reality she would've beat Fairplay.
This is the only season in which I'm okay with eliminated players coming back even though they definitely gave them food or something to give them an advantage for that challenge. Still Top 5 seasons easily...Top 3 easily.
Just finished watching this season for the first time! Such a great season, I loved the Outcast thing. Jon is one of the most useless people on the planet.
As much as I agree, it did fit with the theme of the season, basically a ghost pirate crew coming back to haunt their former crewmates. If it were me though, instead of bringing them back if they win, still make it for Immunity and a possible double-boot, with a bonus cash prize for each member of the Outcast tribe as a sort of 'bounty' if they win, say $10k per Outcast on top of their normal consolation prize for each tribe they beat.
It's quite obvious even though you make these videos and go through the content to edit it together, you still haven't truly watched it, and are just matching the content to online summaries of what's happening.
Just rewatched this season as it is my favorite, especially for it's theme, but then I watched the lastest episode from season 45....Survivor has gone backwards and found it so boring.
Don't like the first part of the first episode. Same issue with the amazing race. Huge cringe factor when traipsing through poor country and asking for help. I know peeps are happy to accommodate, but still... Great season. Rewatching in order. Best of the bunch for now
Do you guys think Pearl Islands is indeed a top 5 Survivor Season?
Yes
Yes
Listen Flynn, it doesn’t matter if pearl islands was a top 5 or not. Brother we love these 20 or 30 minute breakdowns so we want them on every season. If your serious about top 5. I’d say:
Cagayan
Game changers
Winners at war
Worlds apart
Second chance
Not in that order but that’s the real top 5
@@NickC_479 thanks so much nick!! That's exactly why I make these !
@@FlynnMasters is a David vs Goliath one out yet? If not, you know the assignment 🤩
Sandra being a spy years before Tony is iconic.
I’ve been saying this for years. She invented the spy shack.
@@TheDizzleHawke From what i had heard it was Jenna Morasca
Darrah becoming a late game challenge beast was my favorite part of this season. She didn't get a lot of screentime early on, but she was definitely close to winning!
She was honestly screwed by that Final 4 Immunity Challenge.
@@TheChamp33it's almost like production set that plan up specifically for her to fail. Kinda feels like they didnt want her to win cos she wasnt as big a personality compared to others in the game
@@stereohype1 Yeah I definitely see that being a reason why.
This is a pretty great season. Great cast especially the big names. The pirate theme was great. The Outcast twist I feel like actually enhanced the season. i would rank it 6th.
One of my favorite seasons of all time. So many great moments, so many iconic players, and the theme was so freaking good. I never get enough of Fairplay's lie. Seriously, aside from Borneo, this is the season new Survivor watchers must watch
“Do you do squats Jon, I do squats”
8:24 the crab hiding cause Rupert got Pissed off was hilarious
Prolly cause the crab voted for him
Jonny’s “oh” makes the whole scene of the pirating
This season felt a lot more fresh and modern than the previous 6 seasons imo.
The fire didn't snuff for Lil the first time is a foreshadow of the outcome of her game. Legend
An amazing seasons, icpnic players,iconic moments, backstabs,payback,what ifs,this is definitely one of the best seasons still to this day
what is funny about the spelling challenge, if Jeff didn't make the mistake of giving immunity to Burton when he got something wrong, Sandra would most likely win the challenge.
best season of the OG era!
Epic season! Can’t wait to meet fairplay hopefully May 18th at a watch party,totally getting my Balboa buff signed by him!
That's Super Cool!
@@FlynnMasters Ik,him,Wendell and Bryce from Cagayan,hosting a Watch party for 42,I was gonna to one for winners at war 2 years ago but couldn’t,so yeah it’ll be fun hopefully
4:19 I have been searching for this for so long
Thank you for posting the video. :) Can't wait for your next video. :)
I was in 3rd grade when it aired. Rupert, savage and sandra was the most memorable for me.
Quality video, commenting for the algorithm!
You cannot convince me Lil's torch isn't the best torch to exist. Who else's would play to the cameras?
As much as the outcast twist was maligned at the time, it’s way more in the spirit of the game than Redemption Island or EOE. Both were designed to favor the likes of Russell Hantz (ooop), Ozzy, and Joey Amazing.
In the Outcast Twist, the players in the game proper at least had a chance to prevent it. The players only had their torches unstuffed at the merge instead of the final few days, and the out wit and out play was still a factor as they had to be voted back into the game- the biggest factor absent in Redemption Island and EOE.
I just wish the castaways had this information in advance. That’s the biggest thing I don’t like about when they bring in new twists - final 4 fire, EOE, etc.
Drake’s voting out Burton was their demise, he was not only the strongest player, but also very smart. Had the kept him, they would have won all the immunity challenges up to the merger.
But that would make the season boring to the viewers. Similar plot like Marquesas
Is this sarcasm because drake controlled the merge whatever way you look at it. A drake won the season
Nicole is my favorite first boot for being exactly that. For atleast trying to olay and getting screwed by Lil, unlike some others who just screwed themselves over for almost no reason (hence John and Diane).
Love these!
7th: Thailand
6th: Africa
5th: Australian Outback
4th: Borneo
3rd: Marquesas
2nd: Amazon
1st: Pearl Islands
My personal favorite season and definitely the best old school season
Really enjoyed your recaps up to this point, but I was bummed to have a spoiler at the very end when you said the winner won their first of 2. I thought these would be a great way to recap seasons behind my current viewing season, but I'll have to stay unplugged. Thanks anyway for all the hard work!
awesome my favorite season cant wait for the summary of all stars
Here a interesting fact! Bruton is the first person to be voted out of Survivor twice!
oh nah that grandma moment almost had me
I like Lil but damn... imagine re-entering the game and making it to 2nd, just because you were that annoying and disrespected.
Until season 16 Pearl Islands is definitely the best season of survivor.
Agreed
My favourite regular season (season 16 and 20 are my favourite).
But from where you know that Sandra would have been the first boot?
Yeah that’s what I wanna know, also I feel like she could’ve gotten out of it. I mean come on this is Sandra we’re talking about
Jon Fairplay and Burton Roberts have recently stated that she secluded herself throughout the first 3 days and that she hadn't formed any social connections. The challenge came down to a photo finish and it makes you wonder how different Survivor history would be. Sandra would be a long-forgotten first boot if Morgan won the first immunity challenge.
@@survivorfortyseveral This was before she became a legend for her social game. Burton and Fairplay have said she was overly seclusive during the first 3 days and would have been Drake's easy consensus vote.
didn't they do a hypothetical vote at the reunion where Lil picked Fairplay and it was revealed that she would've won over him? So in reality she would've beat Fairplay.
The jury was just being nice to Lil
Back with another banger!!!!
and so close to 3k :’)
Darrah underrated queen
This is the only season in which I'm okay with eliminated players coming back even though they definitely gave them food or something to give them an advantage for that challenge. Still Top 5 seasons easily...Top 3 easily.
Rupert carried this season
Just finished watching this season for the first time! Such a great season, I loved the Outcast thing. Jon is one of the most useless people on the planet.
One of my favorite seasons and winners solely because of personality
I dislike any twist that allows players who have been voted out to re-enter the game. If you're voted out, you're out.
As much as I agree, it did fit with the theme of the season, basically a ghost pirate crew coming back to haunt their former crewmates. If it were me though, instead of bringing them back if they win, still make it for Immunity and a possible double-boot, with a bonus cash prize for each member of the Outcast tribe as a sort of 'bounty' if they win, say $10k per Outcast on top of their normal consolation prize for each tribe they beat.
It's quite obvious even though you make these videos and go through the content to edit it together, you still haven't truly watched it, and are just matching the content to online summaries of what's happening.
Just rewatched this season as it is my favorite, especially for it's theme, but then I watched the lastest episode from season 45....Survivor has gone backwards and found it so boring.
Osten dropped out before Christa in the weight bearing challenge....way to recap the series
Don't like the first part of the first episode. Same issue with the amazing race. Huge cringe factor when traipsing through poor country and asking for help. I know peeps are happy to accommodate, but still...
Great season. Rewatching in order. Best of the bunch for now
They were given money to spend. Plus they also traded stuff.
They bought supplies with money.
I remember being shocked that Sandra won. I loved Rupert but he should have been kicked in the first episode since he stole from the other players.
Ehh it was the shoes that they can't use any ways. Not the trainers
Thanks for the spoiler at the end…