Survivor Season 36 Episode 2 Can You Reverse the Curse? (2)
- February 28, 2018
The second episode of Survivor season 36, titled "Can You Reverse the Curse? (2)", picks up where the previous episode left off with the two tribes - Malolo and Naviti - competing in an immersive reward challenge. The challenge sees the tribes climbing over walls, carrying heavy bags, and solving a puzzle to win a fishing kit and a tarp. The Naviti tribe dominates throughout the challenge and emerges victorious.
Back at camp, the Malolo tribe is downhearted, having lost both the immunity and reward challenges. They are also struggling to build shelter with the limited resources they have, which puts them at a disadvantage compared to Naviti tribe. The Naviti tribe, on the other hand, is living comfortably with plenty of resources and food, which makes some of their members complacent.
The strategic gameplay starts to heat up as alliances are formed and broken. Michael, a member of the Malolo tribe, sets his sights on Chris, a member of the Naviti tribe, who he sees as a threat due to his physical prowess and leadership skills. Michael is able to convince Stephanie, another member of the Malolo tribe, to join forces with him, and they plot to target Chris at the upcoming tribal council.
Meanwhile, on the Naviti tribe, Domenick and Wendell bond over their shared experience of finding hidden immunity idols and agree to work together. Wendell also begins to form an alliance with Laurel, who he sees as a valuable ally due to her strategic mind and loyalty.
At the immunity challenge, the two tribes must
balance on a narrow beam while holding a block between two poles. The challenge is grueling, with several tribe members falling off and having to start over. In the end, it is the Naviti tribe that wins immunity, sending the Malolo tribe to tribal council once again.
As tribal council approaches, tensions rise within both tribes. Michael and Stephanie face opposition from some of their fellow tribe members about their plan to vote out Chris, while Laurel finds herself torn between her loyalty to Wendell and her desire to keep her options open. Ultimately, it is unclear who will be voted out, as both tribes head to tribal council with uncertainty and anxiety.
Overall, "Can You Reverse the Curse? (2)" is a tense, strategic episode of Survivor that showcases the intense competition and high stakes that come with playing the game. With shifting alliances, unexpected twists, and a fierce battle for survival, this episode keeps audiences on the edge of their seats and sets the stage for even more dramatic gameplay to come in future episodes of the season.