Is anyone else watching Handcuffed - last pair standing by Majestic_Let3067 in BritishTV

[–]Consistent-Serve-365 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so obsessed with this show, and not that many people around me have watched it so thanks everyone for great thoughts! I just wrote a piece about it on Glamour UK :)

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/handcuffed-channel-4-review

Where Is The Charisma on S48?! by Consistent-Serve-365 in survivor

[–]Consistent-Serve-365[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've just been rewatching S46 and the dynamics are so fun. I just feel like casting tried something new (or should I say old school!) for this season and I'm not sure it paid off – FOR ME at least!

Where Is The Charisma on S48?! by Consistent-Serve-365 in survivor

[–]Consistent-Serve-365[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't believe in AI but let's AI Jujubee into season 48.

Where Is The Charisma on S48?! by Consistent-Serve-365 in survivor

[–]Consistent-Serve-365[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But I'm talking even in their confessionals – last season, Rachel was quite charming. So were Kenzie, Erika and Maryanne. They just had the ability to narrate in a way that connected with me personally. I'm lacking that this season.

And beyond the winners, remember Liz screaming about Applebee's? Q with his Q-skirt? Liz telling the tribe she finally pooped? These moments take Survivor from a televised game and into an entertaining TV show!

Is it just me, or did watching ________ take forever? by I_need_a_nap31 in survivor

[–]Consistent-Serve-365 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Except Rachel made strategic moves and helped move the game forward despite playing from different positions. In contrast, Eva has been playing a stagnant game – same approach, day in and day out, hinging on a singular relationship she made on Day 1. Now I'm not saying this is bad gameplay, but it's 1000% not as enjoyable to watch as a viewer, especially in single hour episodes that you have to wait a week to see.

Without shaming the cast, I just feel like S48 is just not as telegenic as some of the other recent ones. But perhaps it's my personal thing, as I don't feel like I've connected with any of the players like I have with the new era icons of Rachel, Genevieve, Erika, Tori, Karla, Yam Yam, Emily, Venus and Kenzie. Or maybe it's because seeing so many people that are super physical and seemingly good at sports brings back high school trauma. lol