Clarkson Island

[liv2ski]

I guess I am just a fan boy, as I was happy for the new episode. And my god, some of the scenery shots in Switzerland looked like my version of Heaven. I still am trying to figure out why Hammond didn't apply the brakes at the finish line and went off the road at speed instead

[Touring_Sedan]

I thought it was pretty good. With the exception of the segment with the guests, it flowed well. Certainly better than a tube up your ass.

[I've seen black diamonds!]

Hopefully the subject matter- Hammond's near fatal crash- just made it hard to put together a good episode. On the other hand, those guys are looking old and unhealthy. Season 1 could have been their last hurrah before running out of steam.

[Bobcat Sig]

Hopefully the subject matter- Hammond's near fatal crash- just made it hard to put together a good episode. On the other hand, those guys are looking old and unhealthy. Season 1 could have been their last hurrah before running out of steam.

I had similar thoughts. I'm hoping for the injuries and illness, no the latter.

[PNWbrit]

Might be worst episode ever... just painful.



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[Ski to Be]

Concur with the other comments ,
It felt to me like they had jumped the shark the last season of BBC Top Gear. It was my favorite show by a large margin. Especially the adventures. Now they have become caricatures of themselves. There are still a few moments but they are becoming further and further apart. I don't blame them as they are getting massively compensated by Amazon but at some point they should just hang it up.

[JayPowHound]

About to watch this week's GT... Iffy about last week, but waiting for the travel show and some more time before I decide if the shark has been jumped.


On another note, my wife just sent me out of the kitchen by saying "go watch British men racing old vehicles"

I literally LOL'd

[AdironRider]

I think you guys should go back and watch some of the old seasons, there are duds galore. Well maybe not galore, but I think you are thinking back with rose colored glasses.

The worst episode by far was when they started an art gallery back in like season 12.

That being said, I think this new season is pretty solid. They are clearly outside of their non-compete or whatever they had with the BBC and can get back to normal. Hopefully they bring a true cheap car challenge back. Those have always been my favorite.

[The Tortoise]

Agreed. Mostly because the cheap car challenge allowed for the least scripted (and seemingly most genuine) episodes.

[liv2ski]

And the new driver, from what little I could see between her visor, she looked hawt and could she drive.

OK,maybe hawt is going to far....

[PNWbrit]

And the new driver, from what little I could see between her visor, she looked hawt and could she drive.

OK,maybe hawt is going to far....

Abbie Eaton.

She can drive.

Beat me to it.

[AdironRider]

This latest episode seemed poignant and a nice return to form

[PNWbrit]

A little better. Clarkson's Ken Block attempt and Hamsters tank both good.

The celebrity pairings continue to be lame and surprisingly parochial for a show sold around the world. They should lose the whole thing, especailly since the course is now also pathetic.

[The Tortoise]

Yeah, I've just been skipping over those segments. The SIARPC was soooo much better.

[PNWbrit]

Yeah, I've just been skipping over those segments. The SIARPC was soooo much better.

Also finding it slightly offensive that having hired Abbie Eaton she is just being referred to as "she". Disrespectful of her talent and just not funny.

[Ski to Be]

Running over multiple sheep in episode 5 really pissed me off. No disclaimers at the end of the show. Done watching these guys.

[Fritz]

Thank god

[PNWbrit]

Running over multiple sheep in episode 5 really pissed me off. No disclaimers at the end of the show. Done watching these guys.

I don't think he hit the real sheep.

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[Ski to Be]

They sure tried to sell it as real. Regardless it left a sour taste in my mouth.

[AKPogue]

Running over multiple sheep in episode 5 really pissed me off. No disclaimers at the end of the show. Done watching these guys.

Maybe they were tenderizing them.

[PNWbrit]

They sure tried to sell it as real. Regardless it left a sour taste in my mouth.

It wouldn't have been funny if they didn't sell it as real....

[iceman]

Does no one care about the fake sheep? Who speaks for them?

[BmillsSkier]

Farmkhana and dead sheep had me dying.

[PNWbrit]

Refuelling without stopping was fucking hilarious.

Also the Lancia vs Audi segment was excellent.

Walter Rohrl is the man. One of the greatest drivers of all time.

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[HankScorpio]

Refuelling without stopping was fucking hilarious.

Also the Lancia vs Audi segment was excellent.

Walter Rohrl is the man. One of the greatest drivers of all time.

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Totally agree. The last 2 GTs have been great. I really dig the old stories of racing - very few rules, completely reckless driving and prima donna drivers. The Lancia-Audi rivalry perfectly exemplifies German efficiency and engineering vs. Italian I-don't-give-a fuck attitude.