Who is Van Palmer in Yellowjackets?

The goalie who keeps surviving · The Team (1996)

Van Palmer (The goalie who keeps surviving) is a character in Yellowjackets, part of The Team (1996). Van Palmer keeps goal and keeps the jokes coming — the team's morale section, in love with Taissa with a tenderness both of them guard like contraband. The wilderness tries to kill Van with a frequency that becomes a dark running gag, and fails every time, at escalating cost. Surviving, for Van, stops being luck somewhere out there and becomes something she owes an explanation.

When does Van Palmer first appear?

Van Palmer first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“Pilot”) of Yellowjackets (2021–, Paramount+ / Showtime).

Which group does Van Palmer belong to?

By the time Van Palmer appears, The Team (1996) also includes Shauna, Jackie Taylor, Misty Quigley, Natalie Scatorccio, Taissa Turner, Lottie Matthews.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Shauna — The diarist with the knife
• Jackie Taylor — The captain who didn't adapt
• Misty Quigley — The equipment manager, finally needed
• Natalie Scatorccio — The marksman in rehab
• Taissa Turner — The candidate who walks at night
• Lottie Matthews — The girl who hears it
• Travis Martinez — The coach's son
• Coach Ben Scott — The adult who lost a leg and the vote
• Callie Sadecki — The daughter doing the math
• Jeff Sadecki — The husband with the bookstore alibi

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