I have to finally admit that the Grand Tour sucks.
I'm a big Clarkson Fan and have seen all Top Gear Episodes, some multiple times. I really wanted Grand Tour to be good. But it just ain't.
Here's why: I can't remember any particular thing from the 2 seasons they already did. Not one thing.
Maybe Hamsters Rimack Crash but that's it. On the other hand I can still remember word for word the whole of the Senna tribute episode or the Reliant Robin send to the sky and many many many other scenes from the old Top Gear.
I think they've just done all you can do with cars and there is nothing left.
An then there's the chemistry. They still have it. But it's very hard to put on screen, so they script it and it come out as fake as fuck.
Cringe worthy even more so than Top Gear and Evans attempt to copy that chemistry with a sledgehammer. They try to monetize their chemistry too hard. It's fake and unfunny. And the segments like conversation road are just terrible. They should talk about shit they like during the driving segments.
...oh and boy, did they get old. Never ever noticed it so much as this season.
Maybe they get over it and find a better more entertaining format that is more based on their chemistry and personalities than some overpriced and overpowered cars. And show more used and relatable cars. The usual Amazon prime customer can't afford a 100k car.
Edit: Watched Episode 2 and 3 - Columbia Special - was good, but not great.
Edit2: Ok, into the 5th episode and they've done a lot with old cars and their usual shenanigans. It's getting better.
Edit3: Into the 12th Episode and the Porsche 917 Tribute was cool.
Final: Season 3 was ok in total. They did use a lot of everyday cars people can relate to and they were entertaining. But I'm glad they are changing the format and getting rid of the tent and audience.
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