I remember thinking the same about Ghost Island after the first two/three episodes and that didn't end well, but I'm feeling much more optimistic about this season if it remains to be as character-driven as I'm expecting.
Natalie is so funny. Her social awareness is actually abysmal but I love her so much. I think Jeremy might be my second favourite on the Goliath tribe purely for daring to look through Dan's jacket. I smell a Jeremy vs. Natalie feud incoming which is kind of disappointing since I wanted them to work together but the result has the potential of being highly entertaining given their personalities. I don't care for Natalia, Kara or Dan at all. I still like Angelina but I'd prefer to see her stick with Alison.
Lyrsa vs. Jessica was a good Tribal, and I appreciate the unorthodox reading of the votes in which Lyrsa's fourth vote was read before Jeff revealed the third vote for Jessica to make us think that Lyrsa was leaving. I like Lyrsa and Elizabeth together a lot so I am happy with the result, though I would have been content either way.
I rarely fall for voting order tricks but you're right I fell for that 4th vote thinking Lyrsa was gone. Jeff did that for the superfans!! Yay at you stanning Jeremy. Lyrsa's group kinda annoys me I'd prefer if Jess stayed. Oh well!
solid first two eps