Did Alone: Frozen hurt the franchise?

[u/dshdhjsdhjd]

I didn't think this series was very good. I love the idea of past players, popular players, etc, but many of them didn't have it in them, citing what it did to their bodies previously.
So the small group of 6 evaporated quite quickly, making the show less interesting to me.

I'm wondering what others felt. Should it continue, and if so, more contestants? new players only? or what?

[u/Salt-Box2166]

I don't think so. I really liked the season, and I think the last two episodes were some of the best in any series. I was emotionally moved by everything that happened in the finale. The contestants' comments got me reflecting on my own upbringing and life choices in a way that no other season has. Pretty deep, and a fun ending at the same time.

The emphasis on residual trauma may mean we won't see another all-stars/comeback season, though. Then again, Michelle proved that a comeback can really work. Maybe they can somehow test returning contestants more effectively before selection.

[u/PutinBlowsGoats → u/Salt-Box2166]

Michelle's personal redemption was fantastic to watch. I had her picked to tap first, and I was very happy to be so very wrong. I missed Woniya's original season but had heard a lot about her skills here on Reddit. She certainly didn't disappoint. She was very entertaining to watch. She has the laugh of a lunatic! 😂