Cinematography is the same, so far the vehicles have been better/cooler. I also like the new format for the middle interview: more guests, two drivers etc. Leblanc is a great addition and while Evans is annoying he's not so bad, he just happens to be one of the worst parts of an otherwise good show.
I tell you what: With all the hype for Clarkson/May/Hammond, they'd better deliver.
Yup after having a night to think about it I definitely thought that 2nd episode was solid and I'm excited for next week.
Top Gear might not be quite as awesome as it was but it's still a solid show and easily the best car show out right now. We know that Jeremy, Richard and James have the chemistry but we still have to see if the rest of the show works and is a good fit for them.
Second episode didn't have the same cringe factor as the first, but nothing about it has the same feel. And who thought it would be a good idea to have the guests tell the audience about what the other guests are doing in their careers? It's so awkward I had to mute the TV.
Hated Star in a reasonably priced car and I think the new interview segment is a big improvement actually. Having multiple guests interact is always more entertaining. Same thing if you compare the Graham Norton show to North American late night shows. There's no comparison.
Cinematography is the same, so far the vehicles have been better/cooler. I also like the new format for the middle interview: more guests, two drivers etc. Leblanc is a great addition and while Evans is annoying he's not so bad, he just happens to be one of the worst parts of an otherwise good show.
I tell you what: With all the hype for Clarkson/May/Hammond, they'd better deliver.
I'm still not a fan of a star in the rally car, and I miss the news, but besides that, I agree with you. The McLaren and SUVs in Africa segments were pretty good. I'm not a huge fan of Chris Harris, but a trio on TG is better than a duo.
I feel like Matt LeBlanc is enough of a dick that it'll end up with a similar dynamic.
But him and Harris hate each other already apparently so I wonder how that goes.
I havent caught up on these episodes yet, but LeBlanc is into it with Harris too now? I know he and Evans have had it out a few times.
Honestly, we may talk about the 'chemistry' of Clarkson/Hammond/May but they werent publicly getting into huge blowouts when their show is 2 episodes in.
How can they expect this show to last when behind the scenes the presenters cant get along?
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I havent caught up on these episodes yet, but LeBlanc is into it with Harris too now? I know he and Evans have had it out a few times.
Honestly, we may talk about the 'chemistry' of Clarkson/Hammond/May but they werent publicly getting into huge blowouts when their show is 2 episodes in.
How can they expect this show to last when behind the scenes the presenters cant get along?
Whoops I think I have my Brits confused. LeBlanc was getting into it with Evans.
Can't beat Antiques Roadshow in the ratings? Yeesh.... that's not good for the long term.
Teey got a lot of viewers for the season premiere and then half as many for the next episode. So people tuned in to give it a shot and it seems that its not gone well.
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Some fans are calling for Jenson Button to take over from Evans... That'd be interesting, guess you wouldn't need the Stig anymore...
Hopefully, JB will be too busy driving for Williams next season. I'm not sure how he'd be as a TV presenter. I suppose if he played more of a supporting role, he'd do fine.
A video of Jeremy Clarkson attempting to assemble a cardboard box has been hailed as more entertaining than the new series of Top Gear.
James May shared a three minute clip of Clarkson attempting the DHL Challenge while being timed by Richard Hammond.
The clip – which sees the former Top Gear host create a ‘landing base’ before running to find a hammer – has been viewed more than 635,000 times and has amassed over 15,000 likes.
Viewers have left a string of positive reviews with many claiming the video has more entertainment value than the new Chris Evans’ fronted motoring show.
Yeah, after EP.2, Not a fan of Evans. It really should be Chris Harris and Sabine working with LeBanc. Leblanc FYI looks like a solid fit for the show. I've really liked both efforts so far.
It's an absolute travesty Harris isn't a main part of the show. He's so good!
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Ratings in the US down about 30% of what they were to the previous series (including recorded viewings).
I haven't watched the new series beyond a 15 minutes or so and what I saw seemed OK story-wise but the scripted "impromptu" jokes seemed forced and not delivered with conviction.
I will sit down and watch the shows at some point. I read some comments on one article calling is Flop Gear which I laughed at.
