Survivor Edge of Extinction episode 13 power rankings: Playing favorites

2. Victoria Baamonde

Victoria is easily playing one of the most impressive social games in modern Survivor. Though it doesn’t come across in the edit, she has voted correctly in every single vote not voided by an idol and was responsible for the blindside plan in the one Tribal Council where her vote didn’t count. She may not be directing each vote, but she has been in the know for the entire game.

The ability to have so many players trust in you from all factions, sub-groups and voting blocs doesn’t translate well to television but it is imperative to last a long time in Survivor, and that is exactly what Victoria has done. She’s now bridged one of the final gaps in her social game by reaching out to Lauren and solidifying some sort of trust to get themselves further in this game.

Her position in the game is excellent. She has as many bigger targets in front of her right now as there are players at the Final Tribal Council. I believe she makes it to the end, but the next few rounds will determine whether or not she will be able to build an impressive enough resume to win this game in front of this expanded 13-person jury.