Survivor
CBS | Release Date: May 31, 2000
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
70
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
The New York TimesJulie SalamonMay 7, 2013
Season 1 Review: The first episode of Survivor felt closer in spirit to a summer camp color war than "Lord of the Flies." [2 June 2000, p.E25]
60
PopMattersChris ConatonSep 16, 2011
Season 23 Review: It's the rock-solid basic format that makes the show feel vital even 11 years and 22 seasons in. Read full review
50
People WeeklyTerry KelleherJun 27, 2013
Season 2 Review: Speaking of Probst, please send this plastic man back to Rock & Roll Jeopardy! Only James Earl Jones himself could intone "The tribe has spoken" without provoking giggles. Read full review
50
Entertainment WeeklyKen TuckerJun 14, 2013
Season 5 Review: 'Survivor: Thailand' boasts the most boorish and dull group of castaways yet assembled by Burnett. Read full review
50
Boston HeraldMark A. PerigardMay 7, 2013
Season 1 Review: CBS' new island series Survivor is populated with rats...Most of them walk on two legs. [1 June 2000, p.47]
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