Thread:Fedora Kid/@comment-25206252-20151029014533/@comment-1734566-20151030222840

@BarBar: I think, over time, the critical reevaluation of Worlds Apart will be one of the most interesting studies of fanbase reception in all of Survivor. Again, obviously, the IMMEDIATE response was "ZOMG SEXISM, DIS SEASON SUX," although those "instances of sexism" were very minor, subjective, and only happened in, what, two episodes? It completely overrides an AMAZING cast with many memorable blindsides and twists, from the pre-merge to post-merge, to THREE perfect idol plays, to Mike's incredible win, to one of the most likable underdog alliances ever...yeah, you can say mixed things about the "negative" people being in power (Dan and Will), but again, it really is NOT that one-sided. People can see the arguments for Will defending himself against Shirin's false accusations; Dan had a lot of funny moments and actually WAS thinking about the game at some points, with his advantage and all. Rodney was easily the best and clearest single villain in any season since Russell in Samoa and HvV. Carolyn and Tyler were two of the best underdog players in quite a while. Is it truly "one of the greatest" out of all 30+ seasons? Maybe not. But is it REALLY in the Bottom 3 like the buffoons at Survivor Oz think? Heck no. Over time, I think it will rise and, at the very least, enter the upper half and be considered one of the better post-HvV seasons...or at the very least, post-HvV casts. But once more: Only time will tell.