LogFAQs > #972437204

The pre-merge/tribal portion of the game SHOULD be when the players are more intimate, and when we get to see them in that tribal setting, we get to know them as characters. We learn about what makes them tick and that informs the post-merge, as things heat up. But instead, the show is so concerned with bolstering the two portions of each episode that Jeff is involved with: "MAKE THE CHALLENGES BIGGER AND HARDER!" or "EVERY TRIBAL COUNCIL NEEDS TO END WITH A BLINDSIDE!" that we end up with just a series of twists and advantages that take precedence over actual character development.

Seriously, last season SUCKED, but they tried their hardest to develop the cast instead of focusing on advantages. It just happened that 43's cast was dull as dishwasher. This feels like the producers were unhappy with 43 and are determined to make sure it's as chaotic and "exciting" as possible.