*Spoiler Alert*Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains has officially begun. This is the 20th season of Survivor, after originally premiering in May of 2000. Mark Burnett is going big this time. This particular 39 day journey is the ultimate clash of the titans. The game's most notorious players, split into two tribes: 10 'honorable' players and 10 'cutthroat' players. It will be interesting to see how these two labels affect the attitude of the players. It is already obvious some of the those in the villains tribe are acting extra evil, and the heroes tribe is almost oddly united, like some sort of Justice League. This is by far the most intriguing cast in a long time, so lets break down who's who and where they came from.
The players: (in order of first original appearance)
Jerri Manthey |
30, Los Angeles, CAThe Australian Outback (8th), All-Stars (10th)Villain
Colby Donaldson |
35, Christoval, TXThe Australian Outback (2nd), All-Stars (12th)Hero
"Boston Rob" |
33, Boston, MAMarquesas (10th), All-Stars (2nd)Villain
Sandra Diaz-Twine |
35, Stamford, CTPearl Islands (Winner)Villain
Rupert Boneham |
45, Indianapolis, INPearl Islands (8th), All-Stars (4th)Villain
Tom Westman |
45, Long Island, NYPalau (Winner)Hero
Stephanie LaGrossa |
29, Glenolden, PAPalau (7th), Guatemala (2nd)Hero
Danielle DiLorenzo |
28, Boston, MAPanama (2nd)Villain
Cirie Fields |
39, Jersey City, NJPanama (4th), Micronesia (3rd)Hero
Parvati Shallow |
27, Atlana, GACook Islands (6th), Micronesia (Winner)Villain
Candice Woodcock |
27, Fayetteville, NCCook Islands (8th)Hero
James Clement |
32, Lafayette, LAChina (7th), Micronesia (7th)Hero
Amanda Kimmel |
25, Kalispell, MTChina (3rd), Micronesia (2nd)Hero
Courtney Yates |
28, Boston, MAChina (2nd)Villain
"Sugar" |
30, Los Angeles, CAGabon (3rd)Hero
Randy Bailey |
50, Austin, TXGabon (8th)Villain
Tyson Apostol |
29, Lindon, UTTocantins (8th)Villain
J.T. |
25, Samson, ALTocantins (Winner)Hero
"Coach" |
38, Susanville, CATocantins (5th)Villain
Russell Hantz |
37, Dayton, TXSamoa (2nd)VillainSo there you have it. The first episode spans the first 3 days of the 39 day show. During the first challenge, we already see a dislocated(and relocated) shoulder, a broken toe, and a top ripped off (which didn't stop Sugar from scoring for the Heroes to win it). The Villains came back and won the 2nd challenge though, forcing the Heroes to send Sugar home, due to her emotional instability. Its early in the game, and neither tribe can afford to keep any weak links.
Check it out, its going to be a great season, if not the best.
Thursdays 8/7c on CBS!
- Chris Caselas
