TDNG || Breton Strikes Back - Episode 9: "Adding Fuel to the Fire"

[@aequitad4411]

36:02 Agreed. Jackie's definitely got the most going for her out of these three. I'm glad you're writing her in a way that humanizes her and makes her less abrasive. I like Greg and all (and I'll admit that I've never really liked Caroline), but Jackie is the true winner in my heart. Also, RIP Derek.

[@hulkjon6094]

Writing this as it goes once again. Spoilers for the episode down below: Also: #LetErikSingWelcomeToTheBlackParadeByMCR It's good to be back!!!! Especially because I get to watch this before going to work. Got to say poor Bonnie. I'm still not a fan of Bonne but just poor girl and David is really making himself unlikeable more and more. When CbC was airing I always thought David was going to be a villain because he didn't do much of anything in CbC. Why did Derek see Bonnie's goddess? Anika & Jules making out in the bushes reminds me of early Camp Breton where Victor & Michelle did the same thing. I really like the new friendship between Belinda & Kevin it's cute. I love these "Tea Times with Anika" I thought I would hate them when they started but I just love how random and stupid they are. Once again I see you Cove reusing your original Breton Strikes Back challenges. I really want to see the roasting challenge and board game challenge though I doubt you have it planned. That note at the top of the screen with Erik & Derek was funny af. Also why is everyone being a dick to Erik, I just noticed that, yeah he can be lazy and stupid but when he wants to actually help they are like "Fuck off". Liana being the MVP this episode and really becoming my favorite character this season!!! Holy shit Derek finding the idol was shocking AF but it seemed way to easy, what the fuck is going on!!! Okay yeah Erik is the main villain but he couldn't have been causing the problems that would make no sense. Like Jackie said the elimination ceremony will sting. God poor Derek. Julika(Jules & Anika) is so cute. Weirdly enough this may be Jackie's best season. And I really love almost every scene she is in this season.

[@totaldramatyler4484]

Spoilers below. Erik acting like Vince? Oh no. But it was pretty freaking funny It's awesome to see Greg and Jackie actually work through their issues. It's official. Erik is this season's antagonist. Just kicking sand is a dick move though. RIP Derek though. He was doing so well, and he had a fall to rise to fall arc in the span of one episode. At least he left on good terms with everyone. Can't believe that idol was fake. Took a page out of the TDROTI playbook. Excited for merge. #TeamKevin #TeamJules #TeamBelinda #TeamLiana

[@brettadkins7901]

Crazy good episode Cove! It was tense and I honestly had no clue who was gonna go home in the end. Anywho, spoilers ahead: I think I’ll do a short run through of how I’m feeling about everyone rn: - I’m sorta surprised to see Derek go tbh, he seemed like the type of character to have a massive redemption arc and go super far into the game. But, this does make sense as everyone else left is more relevant to the overall plot. I loved his development this season. - Erik as an antagonist works just because of how dumb and downright hilarious it can be at times. He’s so chaotic and it really creates some fun scenarios. - Jules is great, as always. I think he’s growing a lot as a character this season and I’m excited to see where his relationship with Anika goes. - Maddy didn’t do a ton this episode, but I’m loving her character this season and how much more of her personality we’ve seen - Kevin and Belinda feel like a package deal at this point tbh. They’ve definitely been some of the central characters this season and I’ve enjoyed watching them develop. - Liana has always been a character I’ve enjoyed but I really feel like her character has shined in the last few episodes. I never would have predicted her as a winner but she’s definitely winner material. -And lastly, Anika. Honestly maybe my favorite character this season. She’s given us everything tbh. Drama, comedy, a showmance, and of course the iconic Tea Time With Anika skits. She’s probably not going to win but I’m #TeamAnika Predictions: 7th- Belinda (I feel like someone in the Kevin/Belinda/Liana trio will leave next, and she simply just has the least left to do) 6th- Anika (Idk, this just feels about right for her tbh, I think Erik may find some way to turn her and Jules against each other) 5th- Kevin (Not sure how Kevin will go out, but I just don’t see him getting any further than this) 4th- Maddy (Yeahhhh I know that I predicted her as the winner early on this season but I’m not sure if I see it anymore tbh) 3rd- Erik (I think he’ll get a classic villain placement, but with a chaotic and exciting boot-off) 2nd- Jules (Grows as a person and is okay with taking 2nd) 1st- Liana (I thought for sure she was cannon fodder this season but she’s proved me wrong. She is a strong contender for the win)

[@Starishcomposer]

I loved the episode. Heck Kevin did at least reconcile with Belinda though. (Even though it’s not romantically.) it’s more platonic. Also Anika x Jules ship is amazing. Even though Anika is dropping obvious hints. Jules is somewhat aware, but also oblivious to the hints.

[@tierlisttraveler669]

Rip Derek, I wanted him to win😭 Tbh I still wouldn’t mind if Erik won and proved everyone wrong, but obviously he’d have to get redeemed first. #teamErik #teamkevinigsinceErikdefinitelywontwin

[@yikes1356]

Amazing episode but.. [spoilers!

[@tycrist9510]

Great episode! I think the Erik plot as the villain is fascinating, and i’m very sad to see Greg and Jackie go

[@texastoasted1372]

Saddest elimination so far, imo. I really was looking forward to seeing more of [ELIMINATED CONTESTANT] but also I love the Erik villain moment… #TeamAnika #TeamErik #TeamKevin #TeamLiana

[@totaldramatyler4484]

Since it was the last pre-merge, he wasn't gonna last since Greg and Jackie were gonna leave, and the other 3 were tighter. His anger was just the nail in the coffin.

[@nightbot2.234]

@@totaldramatyler4484 Had it not been for Erik he would’ve made it further he was easily the one you can see making very far but yea sadly he’s gone

[@hulkjon6094]

Spoilers for Elimination Ceremony. Also: #LetEriKSingWelcomeToTheBlackParadeByMCR God damn it Derek's gone but seeing Team PP hug Derek made me really happy. Derek was a fantastic character this season and became maybe my favorite this season and definitely not my least favorite of almost 50 characters this series. Glad that he & Kevin patched things up No prediction. #TeamJules #TeamAnika #TeamKevin #TeamJulika #TeamErik #LetErikSingWelcomeToTheBlackParadeByMCR

[@Kobaaming090]

team pp lol

[@cjbradley1197]

Erik’s rebirth scene is probably my favorite part of the episode, he’s finally adapted to the game and knows exactly how he wants to play it. I wonder how long he’ll last, it was good seeing Jackie and Greg, too bad Jackie’s team was the inferior team. Derek’s elimination caught me off guard but atleast he had a great sendoff. Another great episode

[@vaporterra]

Great use of that twist element

[@alessandrotenuta3440]

Hello,Cove. Congratulations great episode. Julian and Anika are now a couple and were shocked at their kiss hidden in the bush. I also love Anika's gossip moment. Erik in this episode has gone crazy and according to ke he will find the Tiki Idol. Maddy, Porter is missed and she was a bit subdued in this episode, but I like her a lot compared to CC. From the other team: I hope Kevine Belinda get back together because I miss them a lot and together they are so beautiful. Liana always has nice words for everyone and that's why I like her. Derek, he's a bit crazy too and luckily he found a fake Tiki Idol. I don't mind the elimination of Derek because of the 4 he was the one I didn't like the most. In fact I wrote "luckily" because Kev, Belinda and Liana deserved to merge. Arriving at the Merge: Kev, Belinda and Liana could create an alliance and it would be very useful only because they are 3. And even Maddy could join thanks to Liana. Julian and Anika are together and therefore allies. And Erik being alone in my opinion will find him the Tiki Idol and will be the villain of the merge. Someone could also come back in the game, I would hope Kate because being a very protagonist she deserved to have more visibility, but Porter too, this season has not been bad. Bonnie I don't think because with the story of the visions, they will never bring it back. Who could go out first out? I think one between Liana and Maddy because they seem the most fragile. What can I say, I can't wait to see the new episode Hello Cove❤️🇮🇹

[@totaldramafan9249]

Awesome Episode Cove! Spoilers Bonnie's visions get more interesting! I hope David and Curtis don't lose their jobs. Anyway, Jules and Anika are cute together! I'm curious why Erik was so staring at the fire ... And I'm sad that Derek out ... He was a cool character. I know that because of him Pure Powers lost but I'm not surprised that he got pissed when Erik poured sand into his head lol As always, a very nice and interesting episode! Good job Cove as always! I can't wait for episode 10!

[@bruhmoment1738]

Wow, this episode was crazy! (Spoilers below) I honestly came into this episode expecting Jackie's team to win so that was a shocker, as I was sure those four would all make the merge, and it was sad to see Derek go after all of the development he has gotten. The challenge was great, Erik is certainly becoming more scary by the second and the fake idol twist was amazing. I am also very interested to see who finds the real idol, since this idol seems to be a big factor in how the season will play out since there has been so much idol hunting. It sucks to see Greg and Jackie go, but I am glad they were able to resolve their issues before leaving, and I hope there will be more cameos in the future! I also love how you have developed Erik, as I feel like just suddenly making him super antagonistic would have been pretty out of character for him, so you had him go on this gradual descent to madness throughout all of the premerge, which is awesome! TLDR; Great episode Cove! #TeamKevin #TeamErik #TeamLiana #TeamJules (These are also my four draft picks lmao, still at 0 points for now)

[@Dubstepper]

Damm rip Derek, im surprised it took you so long to establish Erik is an antaganist.

[@XJIcequeen]

7:42 didn't see that coming

[@twistedtruths3032]

Yesss

[@ThisIsFlame27]

Yay! It’s out!

[@omarimcadie7435]

WHOOO

[@noahrutherford1234]

Straight fire

[@Dubstepper]

OMG EPISODE 9

[@markos3512]

I want Anika to win sm but she prob wont so my second pick is maddy