‘The Anonymous’ Recap: ‘Refresh. Revamp. Restrategize.’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

THE ANONYMOUS -- "Refresh. Revamp. Restrategize." Episode 110 -- Pictured: (l-r) Nina Twine, Christopher Shulstad, Marcel Cunningham, Andy King, Dillian Frelow, Victoria Vesce, Lilly Jenkins -- (Photo by: Rico Torres/USA Network)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode Ten of ‘The Anonymous’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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When we last settled in, to enjoy the wonder of the new hit USA Networks series, The Anonymous, we talked at length about a concern. In that, it seemed as though this competition was about to get extra spicy and extra personal. Simply because, everyone took the loss of Jack quite hard, and it really did divide the group and leave some wondering how best to right a wrong. Which meant, this week’s elimination would likely determine exactly if the game was going in that new direction. Because if Andy won The Anonymous, he would send Dillian home out of the belief he targeted Jack, but if Nina won the day, she would likely send Bismah home in a strategic decision. One that would keep the game on track.

Well as it turned out, structure and gamesmanship were the order of the day. For we learned in ‘Refresh. Revamp. Restrategize.’ that Nina did indeed win The Anonymous and yes, she felt now was the right time to send home Bismah. And once Bismah revealed her handle and her career, to the surprise of so many, the game got back on track, with an assist from DANI no less. For she informed everyone that new handles would come into play, which would immediately revitalize the game for some players. Certainly, Marcel and Christopher, since just about everyone had their identities tied to their handles. But of course, before the refresh, another chance to put money in the bank took place.

Courtesy of another difficult puzzle challenge from DANI. Wherein the group had to decipher a pattern of objects with minimal input from DANI, and since Nina was the puzzle master, she was voted the leader of this challenge. Which she was fine with, because if she helped guide everyone to a win, safety was in the cards. But this challenge was a difficult one to say the least, because no one really had a clue how to assemble what DANI desired. Not to mention, if by chance they cracked enough of her code, those helping Nina figure this out had to step aside and watch from afar. But teamwork did make the dream work and ten grand was added to the pot and the day was won.

However, once that was done, it was down to the tough stuff… Anonymous mode. Wherein some good things took place. Because with new handles in play and with tempers cooled, it was back to pure strategy in this mode. Wherein we saw Andy take some risks and try some new things, and Victoria made it clear… she’s a gamer. Since she used her relationship with Christopher to her advantage to try and disguise her true identity. Because while she made it clear that she is all about Christopher and the power couple that is Victopher, the win matters more to her at this point and she will do what it takes to land it. But all around, we were privy to a unique chat, one where everyone worked harder to get someone to slip up and speak out as to who they are. 

But in the end, it would seem the refresh helped our final two, and it should be interesting to see who Victoria picks if she wins it again. Because there is almost a hint that Christopher would be out so she could focus on business and if Christopher gets it, we really haven’t a clue as to who he might toss. Because he really has moved about when it comes to his desires to change the face of the game. But what matters most, is that this episode made it clear that DANI rules over everything, and it doesn’t matter how much strategy comes forth or how much passion comes forth, she knows how to re-focus the game and keep it on the basics and that’s a good thing. Because it is about to get tough on this series. For only two episodes remain in season one and there can be only one winner. Until next time.

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