Why Survivor 42 succeeded after the disappointing Survivor 41

https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2022/05/why-survivor-42-was-better-than-41/

The 42nd season of Survivor "has proven definitively that it is not broken, and that the core of the show can still shine through even when buried under a pile of dumb ideas," says Andy Dehnart. "I was not convinced that Survivor could recover after the mess of Survivor 41." He adds: "Survivor 42 has felt different in part because so many of its players have such buoyant personalities, and are embracing the fun of playing the game. For the last three Tribal Councils, the person who’s been voted out of the game, headed for the jury, has done so with incredibly good cheer. But the perception of Survivor 41’s cast was unfairly hurt by choices the show made."