I agree Jason! I remember when The Office first came to the states, fans didn't like it because it was a copycat and the characters didn't seem to work because we were used to the BBC version. I think it will take a little time, and hopefully we will grow to love this cast, but I do wish they had one guy with a big personality like Clarkson. I had heard that Adam Corolla was going to be a host but he had a TV pilot that got in the way. I think Corolla would have been perfect and he loves cars.

 

They need to get rid of the cast that has no chemistry, and add Travis Pastrana, Adam Corolla, and say Leno.... that would be a great cast

 

I fell asleep about 10 minutes into the latest episode.

 

Has anyone seen Leno's videos on youtube? They are abysmal. The Tonight Show is popular because of the writers, not because of him.

I enjoy the show with Tanner and Rutledge, but the other guy is not that great. He will either get better or they will replace him. Although it is not as good as the BBC version yet, just give it some time. A lot of shows that we think of as classics started poorly (Top Gear UK, Seinfeld, Friends, The Office US, etc).

 

[quote=Salespunk;3066996]Has anyone seen Leno's videos on youtube? They are abysmal. The Tonight Show is popular because of the writers, not because of him.

Leno is awful!

 

So the season is over. Any post season thoughts?

For me it got WAY better as the season went on. The “moon shine” run had some very funny parts. Tanner in the Morgan was nice. I also liked the three truck in Alaska. There were many other bits/races that I found myself enjoying a lot as well. It seems to be their in-between talking that is still lacking, quite badly too. Overall when compared to Top Gear UK (if that was a 100%) I would give it 85%. It is worth watching if you enjoy cars, but still nowhere near UK. I presume that things will change for next season with the off-air reviews they get. I hope they don’t do anything stupid.

 

Sorry, but have to disagree. I thought the truck sequence was ridiculous. The show seems to be aimed at 12 year olds IMO. True, some somewhat humorous parts here and there, but all pretty pointless and so contrived.

 

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what was the point of that show? If you're in Alaska, at least show the scenery. I'm really interested if the Chevy or Ford won? Is this a low budget show, or what? Glad i only taped it. I'm only watching because I'm desperate and the F1 season hasn't started yet!
Oh, i guess I'm different, but i like the Leno shows. And at least he has cool cars. Beats watching $3000 trucks driving around for an hour...

 

Their "bantar" just seems so cheesy and scripted.... Mays/Clarkson/Hammond have the ability to make their "bantar" seem smooth, and almost like improv as majority of the time especially when all 3 are bs'ing around they don't seem scripted and almost like their saying whatever comes to mind with answers and responses.

 

The series was ****!!

 

As a guy (like many of you) that has watched the real Top Gear for years, the american series is just poor. But that's to be expected. The real Top Gear has cinematography that is as good (or better) than any show I've ever seen. And 3 hosts with the best chemistry of any show I've ever seen.

I refused to watch the US version at first, but I'm a car addict and couldn't resist.

The Alaska episode was something I liked, but mainly because I have a fully built 77 Ford off-road truck and I wanted to see how their very similar one did. I have to say, mine does much better.

 

This show is in its infancy and I think its a little bit unfair to compare it to the original which is now going on its 16th season. If you go back to the first season of the UK Top Gear you may change your tune.

Personally, I hope the US version continues and like the original, gets better as seasons change.

Jason

 

Fire the Yankee, just like Top Gear UK did with the fat car salesman from the first year. Mow the track so weeds aren't sticking up. Paint lines on the track. Have a "driver" (Tanner) critique and interview the guest and talk through the lap.. Get some writers. Then the show will be great. I watch and I am seeing some improvements but I think they are very unnaturally scripted. Can't wait to see it get better though!

 

I agree, it has the potential to be good with some tweaks. As bad as it is it's still the best car show we have. Motorweek is just horrible but I watch that too, b/c there isn't much out there. I want it to succeed, the more car shows we have the better.

 

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