Why YOU Need to Watch AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR: Heroes V Villains

Australian Survivor has high highs and low lows, but there has been a lot of talk about Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains. Even if you DON'T watch Australian Survivor normally, this is the season to jump into it.

Check out Rob Cesternino and Shannon Guss talk through the Australia Survivor season so far, and compare it to current Survivor USA.

Watch their full catch up of the season so far here: (Spoiler warning!)

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[jakebecker]

How are you able to watch full episodes

[officialsurvivorfan]

This is going to go down as one of my absolute favorite seasons of survivor of all time. I know it’s best to withhold judgment until the season is done but I don’t care. Every episode I’m either laughing or on the edge of my seat. This is genuinely incredible to watch

[NeNights]

This is top 3 seasons globally of all time and if it continues to be a quality season, it will be the best season of all time imo

[goodguyaus]

George is a Survivor Savant. How he managed on the fly to formulate crushing his opponent* to a pulp even after winning immunity was truly a sight to behold. As Stevie said, "H-he's covered every angle..."

* changed the name to a more generic term in respect for those who haven't yet seen THAT tribal.

[unique_newyork]

I've watched every episode of American Survivor, many of them twice (and some, yes, for a third time) and I can say as a lifetime Survivor fan that there is something in this Aus season that has been missing from the American version since season 37. The most obvious thing is budget: 24 Players, 50+ days, decent reward challenges, LONGER EPISODES. Beyond that, though, there's a je ne sais quoi that has to do with the choice of edit, narrative, tribal councils, and the host. Yes, there are purple edits; yes, this is primarily the story of the Spice Girls alliance; yes, the OG heroes are being edited as cringy bad players. But this game, people forget, is about storytelling. American Survivor has eschewed its storytelling in favour of misleading plot lines, indulgent and often misplaced character vignettes, drawn out family friendly didactic moments, and heavy handed production interference (I also feel as though removing tribe swaps and shortening the days-on-island dampens the narrative possibility). Of course, George might be the most interesting character I've ever seen play Survivor (like, actually), and I believe that his "snooker" play on Simon/Fraser might be the best strategic move I've seen in any season. It was certainly the most eloquently executed. And can we take a moment to appreciate Simon? What a perfect foil! What a beautiful idiot! Regarding tribal councils, Jeff needs to 1) get back to hard hitting game focused questions 2) let the players guide the action 3) stay away from any and all attempts at cultural commentary. Furthermore, stop it with the "hey kids" stuff! There's a lot more to be said, but for now it seems like the Survivor I want to watch doesn't belong on CBS anymore.

[folakemiememakpan]

Die hard survivor fan from Nigeria. Australian Survivor is hands down better than US survivor now. Maybe US survivor used to be better but with the shorter days and rushed story line, no more. Hated George in his first season but I am rooting for him this season. He makes for great TV, and even though he sometimes come accross like a lunatic, he is at least a self-aware one. Love him

[gaildoucet]

I have watched Survivor since the first show. Australian Survivor is the best.

[Thy_Uncrowned_King]

This is the best Survivor …ever. Completely surprised, and yes Australia survivor is better than the US.

[APrimeTimeMovies]

Australian Survivor blows US survivor away these days. So much content and actually shows us the tribe dynamics. It’s just ridiculous to try fitting in all this content in 1 42 minute episode a week like US Survivor does.

[dorothywraw]

Survivor US now is a mere shadow of its original self. Australian Survivor especially this season is the best Survivor ever! Go King George 😂

[AdrianKerr]

George is the best strategic player in survivor history (all countries)

[Naluskii]

The comedy of Survivor is why i watched and US misses the mark. “i don’t think god likes paige” was the funniest thing ever, new school survivor could never. character casting uses to be important, seasons filled with strategists like cirie, free spirits like coach, everyone now is just too safe and nice. if i was nina i’d be hype i picked AU over US because she gets to play with people who actually want to play and that could be due to the players having more space to make mistakes. if simon was a player in US he would already be gone but in AU he has opportunities to redeem himself and fight back and i love watching him so can’t wait to see where it goes.

[sarahc]

This is so awesome and validating!! I've been saying that AU is better -- it's just so much more compelling. It's become hard to attach to people or games in US now that things don't have room to breath, as Rob said. For me, getting into AU during the 40s US era is the perfect storm to push me international!

[tiaorra]

Australian Survivor blows the US version out of the water. Long live King George <3

[ericMT]

It’s so stupid that Paramount+ took Survivor AU content off the service. Surely there’s a way to work something out with channel 10 to let US viewers watch it. It’s in English, it’s relatable for the most part, and it’s a lot like Vintage US Survivor. It’s also really physical. Think Australian rules football vs US soccer.

[veronica]

'r u allowed to say that?' AJKLDJKLDJALD

[dennissanchez]

Rob GOAT! Absolutely, Australian Survivor is far better than the US one & no, you're not late to the party bud!

[gamer_ap]

If not for the gameplay do it for the kind hearted and lovely people like Rogue.

[Entertainment-osig]

Spoilers.


Spoilers.
Today’s episode. As in one more tomorrow.

King George is so entertaining. He’s so quotable. I don’t think God likes Paige will be hard to forget. And the fact Hayley is still there is such a gift. And Princess Nina finally getting more air time. Queen Shawny dominating. Simon looking like a fool. Don’t like how many women were voted out already and a more diverse casting would be nice.

[larrybrown]

It is difficult to watch US Survivor after watching Australian Survivor. Here are three reasons but there are probably more. 1. The shows are longer so we can see more of watch is going on. 2. The challenges are better and more physical. 3. Australian Survivor has more physically fit contestants in my opinion. And that is one reason why they can have more physical challenge. So far I have only watched the complete season of Australian Brains vs Brawns. It was great. I plan to watch the other seasons.