What is survivor edge of extinction?

  • Season: Survivor: Edge of Extinction is the 38th season of the American reality competition television series Survivor.

  • Air Date: It originally aired on CBS from February 20 to May 15, 2019.

  • Concept: The season introduced a twist called the "Edge of Extinction," where voted-out players were given the option to go to a separate island. On this island, they had to survive with minimal resources and could earn their way back into the game by completing a challenge.

  • Returning Players: The season featured four returning players:

  • Winner: The winner of Survivor: Edge of Extinction was Chris Underwood, who was voted out early in the game but returned from the Edge of Extinction and won the final tribal council. His win was controversial because he only spent 13 days in the actual game.

  • Controversy: The Edge of Extinction twist and Chris Underwood's victory generated significant debate among fans and critics, with many questioning the fairness of allowing a player who was voted out so early to win the game. It changed the fundamental strategic gameplay of the series.