First episode was good for Bret , except that he ended up on the wrong side of the numbers . Had positive content , started making bonds with Zeke and got drunk again . Second episode was more of a mixed bag , but in the end I think it showed Bret really came here to play . He reacted very positively to his closest , most trustworthy ally voted out of the game instead of popping off , got drunk again ! , got naked on survivor , made a meaningful bond with Zeke and had an absolutely masterful performance at tribal council . Having said that , I think by playing hard he ' s painted a bigger target on his back and his meat shield is gone . He ' s still getting an upvote for that tribal council thought . I was so impressed .