The Pilot Episode

Source Monday, 15 September 2008

Around 12 minutes delay to the target start of 9:15 pm is very much forgiveable especially to those anticipating the much awaited premiere. GMA 7 already unveiled the official website as well as the show starts. Quick Account: Chopper Shots       Paolo Bediones gallantly gives a birds - eye tour of Koh Tarutao Islands - brief history and classic shots of dangerous animals and wildlife, except of course for the Butanding or whale shark :)  The First Challenge      The 18 Castaways are told that they are going to an island for an interview. They have no idea that the 39 days have already started. They are not allowed to speak or talk to one another. They have nothing but the clothes their wearing when Paolo instructs them to jump off the boat and swim towards the shore Noticeably, Paolo narrates his observations or assumptions on each of the castaways while they are swimming. The hunky Rob, ironically could hardly swim and clings on to a poor girl. Kiko shows a "messiah complex" for escorting the girls. While another guy, Emerson, cries for help for cramps... the black belter, right? Marlon, the waiter - cook, bargains for a lifesaver. The VTR introductions started with Jace who incidentally finishes the race first. Zita, the laundrywoman with 7 kids and 12 grandkids finishes at second place. Jace or his group gets the bigger camp. Read more...