REVIEW: ‘Survivor’ More than Surviving In Its 20th Season
by John P. HanlonIn the 20th season premiere,“Survivor”nice guy Colby Donaldson is literally dragged through the sand by a member of the opposing team. Colby’s face is covered in sand as his opponent drags his body to help his own team win the challenge. After the challenge, Colby looks embarrassed and defeated. Thus, the battle between heroes and villains began on the fun and entertaining new season of the long-running CBS program.

When “Survivor” premiered a decade ago it was a hugely popular show celebrated on magazine covers across the country. EW.com even noted that the first season finale of the program was the second highest-rated show of the last decade. Since that time the series has continued to do well in the ratings for CBS and has helped spawn numerous other reality shows. Although I watched the earliest seasons of the program and the “All Stars” season, I have not been a devout fan.
Because the 20th season includes some of the most high-profile players from past seasons, I decided to watch again to see if the show was still as entertaining as I remembered. This season the contestants have been divided into two groups: heroes and villains. (more…)












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