20+ years into the seasoned reality series, the most recent season of Survivor set the bar high. For the first time in the history of the series, the runtime has increased, numerous plays have broken records, and certain beloved classic components have made a welcome comeback. However, when the show enters its newest 46th season, it remains to be seen if everything will continue the same way.
Here’s everything you need to know about Survivor season 46, including its release date, cast, plot, and e!more.
Survivor Season 46 Release Date
On Wednesday, February 28 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, Survivor Season 46 will start with a special 2-hour episode. Before the show moves to a 90-minute format beginning on March 13, another big 2-hour edition will run on March 6.
In order to make up for the schedule gaps caused by the strikes by writers and actors, CBS started showing Survivor episodes that were longer than usual this autumn. Due to the high popularity of the extended episodes, CBS has chosen to continue airing them in that manner for season 46. Host and showrunner Jeff Probst told EW in September that the production team faced some intriguing hurdles when filming the forthcoming season because 90-minute episodes weren’t guaranteed.
“I had high hopes that 45 would be well received and that CBS might even decide to accept it. He remarked, “We wish we had shot 46 for ninety minutes.” The producers across all departments were instructed to keep a 90-minute timeframe in mind while they were out and about. If they saw a chance to tell a deeper story or if they had an idea to incorporate into an existing game design, they should discuss it and, if feasible, move forward with it from a production standpoint.
Survivor Season Forty-Six Cast: Who will be in it?
The cast of Survivor season 46 are:
- Julie Alley,
- Nicholas “Sifu” Alsup,
- Drew Basile,
- Sabiyah Broderick,
- Austin Li Coon,
- Brandon Donlon,
- Sean Edwards,
- Emily Flippen,
- Kaleb Gebrewold,
- Janani Krishan-Jha,
- Brandon “Brando” Meyer,
- Kendra McQuarrie,
- Kellie Nalbandian,
Survivor Season 46 Plot: What to expect?
Here’s a quick explanation of Survivor for those who haven’t watched any episodes and are interested in what they’re about: In order to win $1 million, the 18 competitors on the show must “outwit, outplay, and outlast” one another.
They have to overcome numerous physical and mental obstacles over the course of 26 days on a secluded island, all the while managing complex social dynamics that require them to create alliances with rivals and occasionally betray them to do this.
For Survivor Season 45, Martin Holmes revealed a bombshell that might change the game on his Inside Survivor Patreon. The victorious tribe can now see the tribal council of the losing tribe.
For show fans, this is nothing new because such concepts have been used on occasion in earlier seasons. However, it is anticipated that making it a regular event will alter the dynamics of tribal councils and may offer tribes strategic advantages or insights. The real fascination comes from the potential consequences of the game and how the surprise will be executed.
As the show gets ready for its incredible 46th season, fans of the legendary reality television series Survivor are preparing for an explosive surprise that will surely upend the game like never before. Stay tuned for more updates!
Survivor Season Forty-six: Where To Watch?
All the seasons of Survivor air on CBS; thus, to watch the show live, you’ll either need a subscription to a conventional pay-TV cable service, a live TV streaming service (like YouTube TV, FuboTV, or Hulu with Live TV), or a premium Paramount Plus membership. If not, new episodes will be added to Paramount Plus’ on-demand library the next day.
Will Survivor Season 47 happen?
No updates as of yet!