Survivor has easily become one of the most prolific and iconic reality game shows of all time, finding ways to constantly reinvent itself and evolve over the years to be a staple of the genre as a whole. The different approaches and strategies that contestants have taken while playing the game have greatly evolved over the years, with a wide variety of different archetypes that players have fallen under. However, one thing that has stayed consistent throughout the show's entire history is just how entertaining and effective it can be to play the heel and be a villain.