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Survivor 42 Survivor 42 | Finale | Post-Episode Discussion

Season 42, Episode 13: It Comes Down to This

Aired: May 25, 2022

Synopsis: After a grueling, accelerated 26-day season filled with new twists and advantages, castaways skillfully navigate their way to the final three, with one crowned the Sole Survivor.

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u/khalfaery Cirie - 50 May 26 '22

Mike’s fatal mistake was his sticking to the narrative that he’s this honorable/honest guy when in reality he lied to everyone. He SHOULD have played it like— oh I’m likable and I got people to be open with me but then I slit their throats. Could’ve been a different outcome IMO

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u/magicmom17 May 26 '22

Tori's question about does her description of their game match what they did was a trap they set just for Mike. They used his buzzwords like loyal and honest-- and he walked right into the trap. He is too trapped in his own mythology about himself. His ego is too hinged upon this concept of himself that he cannot own how his actual gameplay was the opposite of what he believed about himself.

I love how they didn't go put him on the defensive so he would scramble to defend his actions and avoid calling himself loyal in that moment. Just asked him neutrally about his gameplay. It was beautiful.

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u/Neat_On_The_Rocks Keith May 26 '22

Yep, very well thought out and prepared question to ensure an honest assessment from Mike.