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September, 2026

A breath of fresh, Open air | Jeff Pitman's Survivor 51 recaps

Episode 1: A breath of fresh, Open air

Survivor 51 Episode 1 recap/ analysis

By Jeff Pitman | Published: September 28, 2026

For the first time in five years, Survivor finally broke free from the rigors of the New Era structure, and produced something that actually felt new. All while still being able to make pleasing callbacks to the show's history. A look at the Survivor 51premiere, and the new cast's respective prospects.

More sneaky, less sloppy | Screaming at the Screen

Episode 1: More sneaky, less sloppy

Survivor 51 Episode 1 recap/ analysis

By Damnbueno | Published: September 24, 2026

Damnbueno welcomes in the Open Era or Survivor, as the new contestants of Survivor 51 are free to scheme and plot, but mostly stumble and flop in the season premiere. A recap of the highs and lows.

Farmers, lawyers, sex toys, and therapists - oh my! | Screaming at the Screen

Pre-season: Farmers, lawyers, sex toys, and therapists - oh my!

Survivor 51 Cast analysis

By Damnbueno | Published: September 17, 2026

Despite minimal pre-game content this season, Damnbueno once again attempts to assess the abilities of the 21 new players, and their chances of winning Survivor 51.


 

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