In this season, even opening the idol package is risky, because accepting it means that you lose your vote until it’s activated. Genie finds an idol when she goes to get water and shows it to the group, and they all discuss what to do with it. home, and the remaining members are trying to figure out their game plans. It’s the day after the Ua tribe sent J.D. The episode begins with strategy talk right off the bat. This week, the show has proven that it will be able to give the advantages and the players and their relationships an equal amount of focus without one overpowering the other (though many fans would be fine if the focus of Survivor leaned more heavily in the direction of the players). Season 41 has been very advantage-heavy, with not enough focus on the players or their individual strategies - at least, until Episode 4. Survivor Season 41, Episode 5 (entitled 'The Strategist or the Loyalist') finally seemed to strike a balance that the show has been struggling to hit all season. The following contains spoilers for Episode 5 of Survivor Season 41.
