Survivor Recap: Nero FiddledAre the new-era players finally wising up and not taking the bait and playing the silly, advantage-filled game the producers want them to play?
‘It’s Just a Funny Thing to Do’Pod Save America host Jon Lovett doesn’t seem particularly comfortable with being a public figure. He went on Survivor anyway.
‘Everything on That Island Wanted to Kill You’The very first crew of Survivor slept tent-less on a beach covered in rats and snakes because they smelled a hit TV show. And then it got worse.
ByEmily Nussbaum
island time
The Survivor Eras TourWith 46 seasons of lore, even the most dedicated fans can find it difficult to keep track of what exactly happened and when.
ByJason P. Frank and Nic Juarez
game theory
Firing Jeff Probst Isn’t EnoughThe game used to be a contest of social, physical, and strategic skill. Now it’s turning into a show about nothing but itself.
ByMark Harris
gold rush
The Emmys Need a Reality CheckIn the 21 years the Outstanding Reality Competition category has existed, only five shows have ever won. There’s an easy fix for this broken race.
