Survivor seasons are often remembered for how they end. As a season progresses, the decisions and strategies implemented have a more direct impact on the end result and this means that the post-merge game is often more interesting and memorable. But the pre-merge is an often underrated part of the game where alliances are made and tested, tribes battle against each other for control of the game, and the foundations for success or failure in the end game are built. They can also be the most entertaining, as there are more people and therefore characters and conflict are everywhere. Tribe rivalries can make challenges more meaningful and interesting and with multiple camps to show, the action can be quicker paced and keeps things ticking along. On seasons with new players, their inexperience can make for fun times, and veteran seasons can show returning players to be cut throat right from the beginning. Join Ozlet Nick Chester as he counts down ten seasons that have a pre-merge worth seeing. Continue reading
