"Because Survivor originally aired on television, the presentation appears in the full-frame format and falls short of the level of film. However, this transfer works nicely and is a large step above its initial version. The colors are crisper and brighter, leading to a sharp picture that fails to distract from viewing. Considering the source, this disc has a solid picture with few apparent drawbacks. This disc features a 2.0-channel Dolby Surround track that decently conveys the ambient noises of the Australian Outback. The theme music and sound effects sound impressive and exude a little force. All of the dialogue is easily understood and springs clearly from both speakers. However, this transfer could have been much stronger with more complexity across the sound field. The overall result is fairly quiet and low-key, which is effective but falls short of anything exceptional. Survivor: The Australian Outback includes only one supplement, but it's a worthy addition that provides background into each cast member's experience. Following the airing of their exit from the island, each survivor appeared on CBS' The Early Show and chatted with Bryant Gumbel and other anchors. This disc contains portions of the interviews with each person, and several interesting and awkward moments occur. Overall, these interviews are a nice touch, but it's unfortunate that more elements weren't included."
