^Do you mean Redemption Island?
As a big fan of Russell's, I'd say RI is definitely his weakest outing. He really just wasn't around long enough to make a large impact. However, when he lost the duel to Matt and cried a bit, I think we all saw a more human side of him and got to fully understand just how much Survivor means to him. I'm thinking that darkx probably appreciates that, and as someone who doesn't like Russell too much, that that makes his RI incarnation the top one on the list (because his more human side is displayed).
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Evacuate? In our moment of triumph? I think you overestimate their chances.