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The whole mountain has to be more accessible than they are showing. Camps are set up, equipment is brought in for each of the challenges and the challenges themselves are set up. Additionally, there is always space for the mountainkeepers' helicopter to fly in and the evacuation helicopters to land. Even the 'glacier' didn't look that dangerous where they were actually walking (there were only a couple of big holes that were quite obvious where they were going). Additionally, we have seen a few glimpses of the production staff so there are plenty of people around. So, I think BradandJanet has a really good point that this whole show is probably edited to seem more challenging than it actually is. It would also explain why the contestants are so willing to vote out competent climbers who actually are willing to help others. Oh, and why the incompetent contestants really think they have a shot at making it to the summit.

Gabe's exit reinforced for me the idea that many of these contestants are creating 'characters' thinking that they will be invited back for another season and/or grow their social media. His confident 'I'll be back' just seemed sad. Like he thought he was such a big player (especially with his 'wounded birds' comments and 'victory' dance last week) when he really wasn't. His hubris is very similar to Rome as well as Andy (who really thinks he is a mastermind). Speaking of Andy, I believe more and more that his 'break down' in the first episode was all an act to garner sympathy for the sad sack persona he was exhibiting at the time). I am glad Kyle is able to last a bit longer, but I doubt he will make it to the end because now they really will vote him out the next time he loses. And, Sue will finally achieve her vendetta against him. I guess that vendetta is the only thing she really has going for herself at this point. Shot in the Dark? Pretty useless. I think it's only been successful two times. So, idols, advantages, and now the SITD are pretty much viewed as not that important by the players. And, sympathies to Jeff on the passing of his mother (I think that's the Barb that was referenced at the end). I sincerely hope he was able to see her before she died and that he wasn't tied up filming in Fiji.

Okay, we had absolute proof this episode that they think they are playing 'winter Survivor.' First, Therron is imitating Jeff Probst by stating 'the fire represents your life and when your fire is gone so are you.' Then, there was a LOT of talk about 'final threes' from almost all of the players. So, for whatever reason, these players really do think they're playing Survivor and therfore need to target 'threats' instead of those who may actually prevent them from summiting. And, if this is supposed to be a really challenging program, why didn't they just give the players some extra food and then wish them well for the big storm that is coming? Why take them off the mountain? That only feeds into the 'anybody can summit' mindset. Oh, and I watch a ton of videos on the deaths and dangers of climbing Mt. Everest and this show just reinforces the idea that anyone can climb dangerous/challenging mountains. But, even on this show, we see safety officers and other members of production (oh, and of course, the mountain keeper helicopter) so we know that they are not truly on their own. And Amy with her whiny nonsense "I deserve to go to the summit." She then states how she has met every challenge-but has consistently needed help from the stronger climbers. Really glad she's gone-I started fast forwarding all of her self-promoting ridiculousness. Like others I will see this season through, but I really, really, really wish that nobody makes the summit (but, like others, don't think the producers would allow that). However, I will not watch another season of this should there be one.

So where are the 'experts' with the deteriorating relationship between Michelle and David? After all, Michelle spent most of the day talking to her girlfriends, she could have made time for Dr. Pepper. Oh, that's right, they really don't care...

I agree with the 'dream' theory, primarily because I'm trying to make sense of this show. However, I really think the show just doesn't make 'sense.' And, I will always remember the best of all dream endings/reveals: Newhart.

Michelle is really most upset that her negativity and attitude don't seem to affect David that much (that she can see at least). She stated that she likes to be in control and she is totally trying to control David and his reactions. Her total mixed messages are also a form of control-do this, say that-why are you doing this or saying that? I have grown to like David and wish he had gotten a better match. I wonder what the producers said to her to get her to stay. Madison bases her relationships on appearances it would seem. She likes the superficiality better than the substance IMO. Work with Alan and his clothes-yes, on kareoke nights you can wear whatever you want but when we go out to dinner on Friday nights I would appreciate it if you wear... Compromise. Although Camille and Tom seem to have a chance to work out, she said one of my pet peeves "I hope he picks up on this..." No, tell him-don't make him guess. I really dislike it when people want me to guess what they want-no, just tell me. Karla continues to really like to dominate the conversation and hear herself talk. She also sends mixed messages. She has stated that she wants to stay home and be taken care of, yet tells people publicly that she would never want to not work as she has such a strong work ethic. Ikechi continues to bother me. Like Emem, I wouldn't want to be presented as bonding as 'homies' with my romantic partner. Yes, I want to be friends, but he made it sound as if that's the only way they're bonding. He still seems disingenuous to me.

I was a bit disappointed with this episode as I felt it was overly convoluted. Running to the church, grabbing the key to the bell tower, ringing the bell and then cutting the rope. Just seemed overly involved. And then all of the flashbacks of Judith's life. Added drama and some back story but it didn't add to the overall story/mystery IMO. I did like that Chevok's dog played a key role and grabbed the murderer, so nice play off there. Overall I liked the show and will look forward to season two but it almost felt like they didn't have enough story for this episode so threw in subplots and back story to fill it out. My opinion only...

Okay, I know it's just me, but 16 steps from one side of the baby's room to the other side means that it was a large room. Which means it was unusually large for NYC. So, the couple may have some money which leads me to doubt this was a pro-bono case. Did I miss sonething about the status of Olympia's work?

I think they really don't know what to do with this show. So, Barbara Jean, er Gabby is going to have a baby? We saw that on the show "Reba." Isabella felt thrown into the story as it really was about the rest of the staff and their relationships with Gabby over the years. Got some background on Reba/Bobby with finding out her husband died.

We've seen at least a couple of episodes that were about negligence and the firm's clients won big awards. I wish they would acknowledge how much the firm makes from these 'feel good' cases as they are very lucrative if won. Contiency fees and other associated costs. I wonder if the moms really even walked away with much as the firm would then charge for the first trial as they did win. Why, yes, I am a bit cynical...

I really like how they bring back past detectives and others. Loved the poker game with all of the detectives. I would enjoy seeing the restaurant again with some of the same staff without the murder chef.

The cardboard cutter really just seems like a modification on a jigsaw, but good for them for developing it. The advantage the sweet tea company has is that they don't bottle it but put it in a filter paclk sp easy to brew/make. I was really happy for the buttershirt guy as I really liked him when he originally made his pitch. Robert seems to do well with his clothing investments. Didn't really care about the summer camp-anyone can really develop their own version and if they're dependent on churches/schools that have space available they are at the whim of the organizations. Don't know enough about having to use grip stuff, but if they bring in a well known athlete as an investor/spokesperson they will probably find a sizable market.

I liked the acting and interactions of this episode. I thought it was quite a strong episode. But, I feel for the supervisor who had the broken arm as he will, most likely, blame himself for the rest of his life as he seemed like a really decent person. However, I am irked even more about Mattie's use of her son in her plan than I was before (which was pretty much) as we clearly saw that the plan started at least two years prior, maybe even longer (as they were scoping out the law firm which means they had looked into some suspicions, etc.). So, Mattie started using her grandson when he was 9 or 10 years old. No, just no. IMO no revenge plot is worth it if one needs to depend on a 9 or 10 year old and then the next years of his life are focused on hacking, dark web, etc. I so agreed with the grandfather when he talked about focusing on Alfie and giving him a good life. Even though I enjoy the show (more or less), I will not be rooting for Matty until she starts considering the collateral damage she is causing (husband, grandson, friend whose son is now using, etc.).

And, if true, I think Rome's dream of cohosting Jeff's podcast (or even taking over as host) are long gone. But, it's consistent with his appearance on the show(IMO)-he wants all of the attention and to be seen as knowing everything.

Amy is a bank manager so I truly doubt her family needs the money so much unless she and her family overspend. She probably makes more than the others (Geoff was a doctor? scientist? so may have made more but they, IMO stupidly, voted him out long ago).