The circle - final week

[jay55]

New thread, if we can stay awake to find out what happens...

That was certainly a dramatic finale! I really went off Manrika when she betrayed Tally but ended up willing her to win after her reaction to Felix's real identity.

Well I called that. Fucking joke though. I think manrika was more upset than she could show tbf felt bad for her.

Why is the ending of the series always so abrupt! Natalya looks like she'd rather the ground swollow her than be the winner - so conflicted! Glad Manrika didn't win though. Shame we didn't get a viewers vote this year to divvy up some of the winnings.

Given this was filmed/ edited/ produced a while ago is no one else expecting a Hashu/ Manrika relationship reveal now the final has aired?

Interesting reactions...

@RedToothBrush

Don't feel sorry for Manrika. Natalya clearly loves her and wanted Manrika to win rather than herself which is nice. She looked embarrassed at winning. I wanted Andy or Hashu to win but I'm happy with Felix.

Interesting watching Pippa and Femi come in. They mase no connections with anyone but each other.

Nah. Embarrassed to win perhaps but no more than that. Doubt very much she either loves or wanted Manrika to win all that lovely lolly.

No public vote then?

Hunter's delighted!

Haha.

It has been an interesting experiment. Manrika is making the money anyway. If Natalya stays in the army or does her outdoor education project then she probably is more deserving of it.

@BillyIsMyBunny

Feel like in the event of a tie it would be better to go on average ratings across the game rather than just in the ratings because as said everyone voted tactically in the final ratings; Tom didn’t vote Felix first because they wanted him to win, they voted because they thought he’d be least popular.

I don't know. Femi had a really good relationship with Felix and Pippa was gutted because she thought she had a good relationship with Felix and then was blocked.

Felix made most effort out of all the finalists to get to know Pippa and Femi. That's ultimately what paid off imho.

Also Manrika shot herself in the foot...

When will the players learn not to vote tactically in the last ratings and to just vote for the person (real or otherwise) they have genuinely had the best rappor with throughout regardless of whether that may mean someone they dislike ends up the winner.

Alice/shabaz is not impressed!!
Love James's reaction though

Really hope we see Hashu on TV again. He's naturally funny and very likeable. I've enjoyed reading all your comments.

Pippa and Joey are doing an Instagram live right now. They said they rated Felix highest because 'he' came across as the player with most integrity. When they were lurking when they came back into the circle he was the only one to slagging off Pippa and Femi.

The joy on James’ face

*not not to

@swiggles

Alice/shabaz is not impressed!! Love James's reaction though

Who the fuck is Alice?

Brilliant! So glad that attention seeker Manrika didn't win! I wanted Andy to win, but mainly glad she didn't.

Pippa came across really bizarre in that episode. She was really cocky, as if they'd played a blinder, and couldn't understand how the others had sussed them out. Really weird body language. Same when she walked into the studio.

@pastabest

Given this was filmed/ edited/ produced a while ago is no one else expecting a Hashu/ Manrika relationship reveal now the final has aired?

Absolutely not, you could see she wasn't interested when he was talking about fancying her

Well well well!! I am shocked it was felix for the win. I did think Natalya looked embarrassed and uncomfortable to win and it did really look she cared about Manrika and wanted to look after her in a way.

I expected Hashu to be rated higher. And Andy to be fair.

The dinner table meets were so awkward. It kept me riveted to the tv!
Manrika did look upset. She reacted to it well I think in the end- on screen at least.

I must say I enjoyed the circle a lot!

Final ratings

@pennylane83

Why do they all get so upset at the messages from home - people go on holiday for longer than they have been locked away filming! Do they all break down like blubbering idiots on the plane home at the thought of seeing family after spending 2/3 weeks on their hols!

They have to go in to hiding for a week or so prior to the start of the circle, then the whole duration of the circle. Imagine being in an apartment on your own for that long with no phone or TV and absolutely no way of contacting the people you love. If you watch S1 Alex/Kate's YouTube video about the set up of the circle it really does make you think how lonely it is in there. He said he considered leaving because it messed with your mind so much.

Also think if Andy had knocked out Manrika instead of Alice he might have won. He knew Syed with rate him first and with no Manrika there possibly Felix too. The voting on this show makes no sense.

I was GLUED (capital letters) tonight, thought it was a great episode, as have the last few this week!

Surprised by the outcome, I really thought Andy or Syed had it after the final ratings but it was edited well so you couldn't work it out.

I'd love to see a "catch up" program now they've had time (6 months?) away from everyone in #circlefam to see what, if shy, friendships have blossomed.

Thanks all #MumsnetFam for the ride! Until next time ..xx

Lockdown has messed with my head but at least I can still communicate with people and go out, imagine what their total lockdown is like!

I think the winner should be someone who's been rated the highest overall throughout the series. If Joey and Pippa hadn't voted "Felix" thinking no one else would then Manrika should have won.

Gob smacked Andy and Hashu were 3rd and 4th.

Andy deserved to win. He could have easily blocked Manrika and I think he would have won.