This was an amazing finale. It's rating should be way higher than it is, but I can see why a lot of people didn't like it. They didn't like Erika winning the season. I went into the finale cheering for Xander and Erika. I was cheering for Xander because I thought he played an amazing game, and Erika because she is Canadian. Everybody (including me) thought Xander should have won. He made smart moves, major strategical decisions, managed to not have to play his idol for 20 days, till the final 5 all while everyone knew about it, and more. Don't get me wrong. Erika played a great game. But not as good as Xander. Deshawn was right when he said there were no goats in the final three and all of them had a chance to win, I just thought Xander had the best game out of the three. That is why me, and most people are upset because he didn't even get a vote. If I wasn't Canadian, I probably would have given this episode a 5 or 6/10 at the best, but it was so cool for me, to see only the second ever Canadian to play win the game. It was a very cool moment, and I like how Jeff acknowledged it when he announced Erika the winner.
Besides the outcome, the actual episode itself was very good. They had one of the best fire making challenges ever. It was unbelievable to watch. Also, Ricard getting voted out was a sad moment. I never really liked Ricard in this season, but towards the end of the season, he started to grow on me and I really respected his game.
Lastly, the reunion in Fiji was cool, a little odd, but cool. I understand they didn't want to risk anything with the Covid situation, so they decided to read the votes and have the reunion show on location, but I miss the classic on location, in LA reunion show. It probably won't be in season 42 either because they filmed it back to back with season 41. I will admit, announcing the winner on the island for the first time since Season 1 (Borneo) was pretty cool.
This season had a VERY rough start, but it ended up saving itself in the end and didn't end up being that bad. It definitely isn't one of the best seasons, but it is for sure not near the worst. Season 42 looks like a literal mirror image to season 41, but regardless, I am excited to watch it!
Besides the outcome, the actual episode itself was very good. They had one of the best fire making challenges ever. It was unbelievable to watch. Also, Ricard getting voted out was a sad moment. I never really liked Ricard in this season, but towards the end of the season, he started to grow on me and I really respected his game.
Lastly, the reunion in Fiji was cool, a little odd, but cool. I understand they didn't want to risk anything with the Covid situation, so they decided to read the votes and have the reunion show on location, but I miss the classic on location, in LA reunion show. It probably won't be in season 42 either because they filmed it back to back with season 41. I will admit, announcing the winner on the island for the first time since Season 1 (Borneo) was pretty cool.
This season had a VERY rough start, but it ended up saving itself in the end and didn't end up being that bad. It definitely isn't one of the best seasons, but it is for sure not near the worst. Season 42 looks like a literal mirror image to season 41, but regardless, I am excited to watch it!