Survivorfans have long found it problematic that the live reading of the votes and reunion was traded for the pre-taped after show, and afterSurvivorseason 48’s disappointing end, they’re demanding a return to form as soon as possible. ThroughoutSurvivorhistory, there have been some things that viewers are okay with changing, and some things they’re desperate to keep the same.The live reading of the votes and reunion was a feature in the first 39 seasons of the series, but in the new era, that fell to the waysideand left viewers irritated with a pre-taped lesser version.
Fans are hopeful that the Survivor 48 finale will result in “the death of the after show.”
According to Reddit userStommped, many are hopeful this is"the death of the after show on the island.“While many fans understand that it will be around forSurvivor 49,they’re hopeful thatSurvivor 50will end the immediate, pre-taped reunion.“I think this season in particular really is one of the worst in the new era to not have had…contestants getting a chance to see the edited version,“the Reddit user shared. The series used to bring castaways back together after the show had aired to discuss everything they’d seen, and the new era isn’t delivering the same drama.
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Viewers Miss The Old Reunion Format
Since the beginning, there have been a few things that have been the same, including the reunion taking place live. After the final Tribal Council, the jury used to vote and Jeff would then get the votes but wouldn’t read them. Instead,the cast would have to wait for months until the show finished airing, and Jeff would read the final votes live on a sound stagein front of an audience before getting into the after show, which would feature the cast from the entire season, including thewinner ofSurvivor’s $1 million prize. This was the preferred format.
Viewers enjoyed the format far more than the current after show, which is taped on site in Fiji directly after the votes are read because it allows for some more reflection from the cast. In the old format, the castaways would’ve had the opportunity to watch the show back and make more informed considerations about their own performances, as well as the rest of the cast’s. WhileSurvivorseems to enjoy the new format because it’s an easier and likely cheaper after show,the live reunion format was a better fit for viewers and the cast in general, giving them more space.
Our Take On Survivor’s After Show Vs. Live Reunion
The Live Reunion Was Always Superior
Although there are some who enjoy the current state of the after show because it neatly fits into 30 minutes at the end of a three-hour finale,it’s nowhere near as exploratory as the live reunion. With the live reunion including the full cast, building anticipation for the winner, seeing that reaction, and allowing for a larger sense of introspection after the season has aired, it offers more to the viewers as a whole. Despite knowing the live reunion is probably more costly,Survivorviewers far prefer it and hope to see it back for good afterSurvivorseason 49.
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Survivor is a reality competition series set in remote locations where contestants, divided into tribes, must survive with minimal resources for approximately 39 days. Participants face physical challenges for rewards and immunity, with losing tribes attending Tribal Council to vote off a member. Released in 2000.
