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Jason

Episode 4 Rank16of 17

Drew exposed Jason’s plans, Dee and Devens distrusted him, Mallory said she trusted him less, and Angela recognized his emotional manipulation. His keep-Ashley efforts also lacked effect. Referent and Informational Power fell. Tied for Rank 16 of 17 with a Total Power Score of 8.

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Jason

Power Rating By Episode

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How to read this graph: The Power Rating is the sum of a player’s six individual power scores. Each power is scored from 1 to 4, so the highest possible Power Rating is 24. Hover over, focus, or select A–B for a short explanation.

01

Player at a Glance

Leaks and Recognized Manipulation Drive Jason’s Power Down

Drew exposed Jason’s plans, Dee and Devens distrusted him, Mallory said she trusted him less, and Angela recognized his emotional manipulation. His keep-Ashley efforts also lacked effect. Referent and Informational Power fell.

Current Position: Tied for Rank 16 of 17 with a Total Power Score of 8.

Rank and Score Movement: tied for Rank 9 of 17 → Tied for Rank 16 of 17; Total Power Score 10 → 8.

Clearest Response: Dee, Devens, Angela, and Mallory all showed distrust after Jason’s plans and manipulation became visible.

What Changed: Referent Power 3 → 2; Informational Power 2 → 1.

02

Current Power

These are the clearest and most consequential examples supporting Jason’s six current power ratings—not every observed or attempted use of power.

Current Ratings

Legitimate Power1

No current recognized decision right is demonstrated.

Reward Power1

No current valued benefit changes another player’s response.

Coercive Power1

No current credible consequence changes another player’s response.

Expert Power2

Other players had not repeatedly followed Jason’s advice or judgment.

Referent Power2

Some ties exist, but broad or durable protection is not established.

Informational Power1

Information use is rejected, exposed, or backfires.

Clearest Supporting Evidence

PowerEvidence and ResponseWhy It Mattered and Where It Stopped
Referent PowerDee, Devens, Angela, and Mallory all showed distrust after Jason’s plans and manipulation became visible.Jason still had ties with Rome, LaTrice, and Lyric, but broader voluntary trust declined.
Informational PowerJason tried to shape Angela and promoted plans that were leaked or recognized.The information did not produce the intended response and often strengthened opposition, supporting a fall to 1.

03

Relationships and Alliances

Most Significant Relationships

Jason weakened with Dee, Devens, Angela, and Mallory. His ties with Rome, LaTrice, and Lyric remained possible limits on the decline.

Most Significant Alliances and Groups

Court Jesters and Cafe Con Leche existed but were deceptive, low-coordination, or compromised.

04

Power Shifts

Episode 4

Jason’s Total Power Score Falls by 2 Because His Plans Leak and Angela Recognizes His Manipulation

Total Power Score: 10 → 8

Why: Drew exposed Jason’s plans, Dee and Devens distrusted him, Mallory said she trusted him less, and Angela recognized his emotional manipulation. His keep-Ashley efforts also lacked effect. Referent and Informational Power fell.

What Changed: Referent Power 3 → 2; Informational Power 2 → 1.

What Stayed the Same: Legitimate Power 1, Reward Power 1, Coercive Power 1, and Expert Power 2.

Why It Matters: Jason remained safe, but multiple players changed their view of him after his plans became visible. The episode shows how information activity can reduce power when the response is rejection or distrust.

05

Position Analysis

Leaks and Recognized Manipulation Drive Jason’s Power Down

Jason remained safe, but multiple players changed their view of him after his plans became visible. The episode shows how information activity can reduce power when the response is rejection or distrust.

Bottom Line: Jason still had some personal ties (Referent 2), but his information attempts were being rejected or used against him (Informational 1). The next test is whether Rome, LaTrice, or Lyric acts to restore his credibility.

06

Performance, Structure, and Chance

Jason retained a premiere Safety Lock and was a safe voter. Safety kept him out of danger without preventing social and information losses.

Round 1 Time Capsule voting remained active with no known recipient or result. The future Blockbuster could change safety and the final matchup, but its outcome was outside this boundary.

07

Best Move Right Now

There is not enough evidence yet to name a supported best move.

08

What the Rating Means

The current score shows which forms of influence produced responses for Jason at this cutoff. Referent Power and Informational Power supplied the clearest evidence, while the limits keep temporary structure and incomplete promises from being overstated.

09

Public Opinion

No completed public-opinion result is available at this Evidence Cutoff.

Official Audience Action: Round 1 Time Capsule voting remained active, but no recipient or result was known. It is recorded separately from fan ranking.

10

What to Watch For Next

Who is still willing to share a real plan with Jason?

Why It Matters: A trusted disclosure would show whether he retains a working information channel after the backlash.