(A) What did you think of this episode? Please be as detailed as you can, wherever possible.
I really liked it. Obviously, some of it was quite predictable, as is the nature of premieres. As I said in the Q&A, the Faves were almost definitely going to TC first, and voting out Dave. However, it was still enjoyable to read :D. Dave offering the bribes really appaled me, and then I realised that that was really the intention- aslo, it's certainly something that Dave would do. Definitely, we were meant to side with Sherea this time around.
That being said, I'm still a bit unsure as to why you included Dave, if he was so obviously going home first. This was the very reason that you didn't want Jonny Fairplay... I don't want to take away from what you've done, but it was a bit odd.
I really enjoyed the Fans scenes, a lot more than in the real show. Theamatically, either a fave or a fan could still win at this point, whereas it was pretty clear from the start of the real show that the favourites were (are?) going to win the battle. I'm loving the tensions over there, and the fact that Mary and Natalie were both visible. As I said last season, one of the things I love about your fanfics is how you are able to take a pretty dull character, who doesn't do very much on the show, and give them a great, memorable story. I look forward to this trend continuing.
(B) What was your overall favorite part of the episode?
Probably the immunity challenge. Nice and close, and lots of fun.
(C) What would you rate this episode out of 10? (1 being the lowest; 10 being the highest)
8
(D) Do you have any questions about this episode that you'd like to see cleared up in a future episode or at the Reunion Show?
No, your notes were too extensive to leave me with any uncertainties :D
1. SOLE SURVIVOR POLL
(A) Which castaway will be the Sole Survivor?
I'd love it to be Eliza, but I think that'd be to obvious, her being the most popular and also known to be the winner of your hypothetical Vanuatu. Aras and Brooke are also looking good for the favourites. However, I think that the winner could actually be a fan, based on the attention that they're getting, and the theme developed early on that the favourites don't necessarily have it in the bag, and the best of them (the only winner) having been eliminated first.
Also, in your notes you mentioned that you needed an extra scene for Erik to show his excitement. Hmm.... I certainly want to keep an eye on him, he'll make it far for sure.
2. WHAT'S NEXT POLL
(A) Which castaway(s) will be voted off in Episode 2?
If I recall correctly, this is where someone asks to be voted out, so I'll go with Chet.
(B) Which two castaways will be sent to Exile Island? (One from each tribe)
Eliza and Erik
(C) Do you have any other predictions for Episode 2?
The fans are definitely going to TC this time.
3. POPULARITY POLL
Alexis - 6
Ami - 7
Aras - 5
Brooke - 7
Chet - 4
Dave - 8 (despite the bribes. Hats off to dave for joining the Tina club, by being both a winner and a first boot. You have to be a really good player to deserve such a huge target.)
Earl - 9 (Unlike Dave, he's left all his negative baggage behind in Fiji)
Eliza - 9 The irony of her being in no real danger whatsoever- yet- but still scrambling around before the vote was well appreciated here)
Erik - 8
Ian - 7
Jason - 4
Joel - 5
Kathy - 8 (looking forward to a great character with her!)
Mary - 6
Mikey - 4
Natalie - 6
Ruth Marie - 5 (I hope we see a lot more of her soon!)
Sherea - 6
Terry - 7
Tracy - 3
4. EDGIC POLL
Ratings:
Alexis - UTR2
Ami - MORP3
Aras - UTR2
Brooke - MOR3 (I get what you're saying about negativity, but I didn't feel it at the time... She really didn't have enough tone to warrant a P or an N)
Chet - INV1
Dave - CPN5 (I considered going with M, but I think we were supposed to want Sherea to stay, especially with the bribes)
Earl - MOR2 (We were supposed to share his disgust at the bribes)
Eliza - CP5 (She could also be OTT. I gave her the 5 because nobody else has a 5, and she was the most active/memorable character in the episode)
Ian - MOR3
Jason - UTR3
Joel - MOR2
Kathy - OTTP3
Mary - UTR1
Mikey - OTTN3
Natalie - UTRN2 (I thought she was more visible than your chart shows; maybe it was just the excitement at a confessional :D )
Ruth Marie - INV1
Sherea - OTTP3 ( The P is really only because Dave was an N, and their conflict would have polarised readers. Again. All of her tribemantes preferred her despite her irrationality. I think that it's similar to in China- The more Sherea annoys people, the more likeable she seems to come off)
Terry - CPN4 (Clearly established as a villain again- he sided with Dave and opposed the tribe with his vote to target someone else)
Tracy - CPM4 (She got bashed a lot, but we got enough complexity and understanding in her confessionals to sympathise with her as well.)
Eliminated:
Chet- INV is not an excuse here like in the real show, because lots of other fans with good edits did get enough visibility.
Ruth Marie- INV when the tribe went to TC, and her alliance wasn't shown.
Sherea- Too similar to last season. If she doesn't leave soon, her story will be lost now that Dave is gone. I hope I'm proven wrong with this prediction.








