Let the bidding begin! The auction is back with new layers of dilemma and “dangerous fun.” Jeff discusses the new twists and unpredictable variables that went into reinventing it for the new era. The castaways indulge in the fruits of their bids, like ice-cold beer, a decadent chocolate cake, and...a pair of gigantic fisheyes. Jeff explains how the audio department captures sound to bring moments like Austin’s massive wet bite of the eyeball to the next level.
Negotiations color the castaway’s gameplay at every step, begging the question: what are you willing to give up for something you want? The subtle actions of the players, from Bruce barely putting in the effort to get cash to Jake slipping in a line about “his” idol, can change the game in an instant. And if there’s one thing we know for sure, it's that Survivor loves a good blindside — especially one that leaves even Jeff caught off guard.
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