I was able to watch it over the weekend.
It was meh. I felt like they were trying to be like the previous cast at certain points.
Agree. But I wish they wouldn’t. They should gamble and put Chris Evans on as a live show with the other guys as pre recorded features. It would be pretty awesome
I just watched the second episode. It was worse than the first. And then I watched the first extra gear, it was even worse than the regular episodes…
I hope The Grand Tour pulls through.
oh man really. I was going to check out the second one with little hope for it to be better but to hear it was worse. Ykes.
Grand Tour should be awesome. I saw a few videos linked where they were tryinig to figure out a good name. Its amusing.
Just a personal opinion. I heard (before watching the second episode) that people preferred it. My hopes were raised only to be squashed lol.
second one was better
I really don’t think it’s that bad. Too many people are being babies.
‘WAAAAHHHH!!! It’s not as good as Top Gear used to be WAAAH!’
If this was a new show called ‘CARS’ lots of people would watch and say ‘yeah, it’s pretty solid’. The only reason it’s catching any dissent is because it’s not ClarksonHammondMay in the formulaic Top Gear they’re used to.
Consider this…5th gear ran for years…and was WAY worse than this show. Yet nobody posted about how bad it was.
If this was a brand new, never before seen show, I’d still be saying I don’t like the main host. Just like I didn’t like Clarkson. Just like I didn’t like Top Gear’s first season. Still, I’ll probably keep watching for the time being and see where this goes. I did stop watching the 1st Extra Gear though and haven’t bothered to watch the second (and probably won’t ever watch them). It was truly that bad for me.
I have not watched the new TG yet but I hope it’s successful. Planning to give it a viewing sometime soon. The more car shows, the better. I’m sure I’ll enjoy Grand Tour more because of that proven trio but I’m always happy to have more shows to watch.
good attitude.
Personally I was starting to feel like CHM Top Gear was a bit…overdone. Same jokes, same tricks, same car reviews (i.e. “It’s great, so I’d not pick it”) and all around getting a bit tired. The DOP and music were the real stars for me last season. So I won’t be too quick to jump on Grand Tour. I’ll definitely check it out at some point but I won’t be voraciously downloading them on Sunday nights like I used to with CHM Top Gear.
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You’d do well to watch episode 3. The show is starting to click. Ep3 felt fresh with the introduction of Chris Harris and Rory Reid into the main show. I was never a Chris Harris youtube fan, but I thought he was excellent. Rory Reid was funny, engaging and gave good reviews of the hot hatches.
I totally get what saki is saying about CHM TG being “overdone”. Chris H and Rory bring something different but better IMO when it comes to the car reviews. People hate change so I don’t see many agreeing with me.
Matt LeBlanc is growing into his role tying everything together in the show. His links were good and he had good banter with all of the other presenters. Plus his own feature was pretty awesome.
Chris Evans’ interview segment is where he should concentrate his energy. Leave the cars to Sabine, Rory and Chris H. The interview with the boxer and the actor showed where Chris Evans truly excels.
Who knows how the grand tour will turn out - we all loved their routine, I agree that it’s tough to see how they can keep it from being the same old same old
It must be said that evans has the best cars of all of the top gear presenters, in history, combined.
I liked episode 3
Is it streaming online for free somewhere? Or need a subscription ?
I was able to stream it free
lol
Hehe I’ll search tonight 
I just cant get into it. Not sure harris or rory are more annoying then interesting or what. Matt is a little like he just woke up before each time he went on camera but he is solid. evans is a little over excited all the time but not too bad when you consider you might get stuck watching rory or harris.
Also the word was that matt will quit if evans dosent. Not sure how true that is.
Well the first series of the “reboot” has wrapped up. Chris Evans doesn’t fit the bill at all. He needs to go. Matt LeBlanc has really grown into the role and should lead the team. Chris Harris and Rory will get better and have continued to be a breath of fresh air. Need more Eddie Jordan who has always excellent on the F1 shows.
Chris Evans had a 1 year contract
Matt has a 3 year contract
Guess who survives the break?
Also, 6 episodes is pathetic
Didn’t realise Chris E only had a 1 year contract. anyway, he jumped: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/jul/04/chris-evans-quits-bbc-top-gear-after-one-series?CMP=soc_568