Survivor 48 Episode 9 Reveals Players’ High Level of Danger

ing alliance members. Concentration is key in this week’s individual immunity challenge. A secretive midnight journey turns not so secretive when tribemates notice a player sneaking out of camp on SURVIVOR.

Challenges and Tribal Councils usually run between 15-20 minutes individually, but this week they were shorter, each around 9 minutes. We also saw Eva Erickson’s taco reward journey play out, which lasted about 6 minutes. Episode 9 was packed with over 40 minutes of solid social gameplay.

Something noteworthy was the lack of screen time for Star Toomey and Mitch Guerra in the first 20 minutes. Suddenly, Mitch was teaching Star how to swim, revealing a genuine moment of humanity and a strong connection between them.

With jury management becoming a key factor, it’s possible that this season’s winner will be chosen based on who burned the least bridges rather than the best gameplay resume. Star or Mitch could be potential winners if this trend continues.

In Survivor, players are split into lions, hyenas, and goats. The lions, like Joe Hunter and Eva Erickson, are perceived as big threats, while hyenas, like Mary Zheng and Kamilla Karthigesu, are dangerous but less obvious. Goats, such as Mitch Guerra and Star Toomey, may have a chance if the jury is against the lions and hyenas.

With David Kinne’s exit, the division among players is clear, setting the stage for intense gameplay in the upcoming episodes. Mary’s allegiance may shift towards the hyenas and goats to take out a lion, presenting a potential power shift.

In the next episode, alliances are tested as Mary seeks new allies after her top ally’s blindside. With strategic gameplay and alliances evolving, the upcoming episode promises more surprises and strategic moves. Tune in this Wednesday at 8 pm ET on CBS and Paramount+ to see how the drama unfolds on SURVIVOR.