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I will not spoil anything for anyone other than - the final swansong for these amazing guys was without a shadow of doubt the absolute best episode of the lot. If you have anything harsh or nasty to say about this show and the 3 guys who have entertained us for 22 years - keep it to yourself. We should be thankful that we had them at all. Jeremy, Richard and of course James - Thank you for sharing your adventures with us and for all the times you made us laugh, cry, upset, jump for joy, LOL and so on these will be precious memories that shall not ever fade from our hearts. The Grand Tour team was one of a kind and what a way to end the journey!
- ctownsend-13592
- Sep 12, 2024
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Their connection with each other as they travelled across Mongolia was wonderful to watch. Hammond's attempts at driving were always great and perfectly timed. I have not laughed out loud during a TV show this much in a LONG time!
P.S. Where can I get a "John"?
P.S. Where can I get a "John"?
- srmarshall-204-112469
- Apr 7, 2019
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Brilliant, simply brilliant.
Thank you for everything and thank you for always being there when life sucked. Thank you for creating this.
Thank you for the countless laughs, the unforgettable moments, and the sheer joy of watching three friends explore the world through their love of cars and adventure.
But more than that, thank you for igniting a passion for cars in me, a passion that has grown stronger with every episode. You've shown us that cars are more than just machines-they're a way of life, a connection to something bigger, and a reason to stay curious and engaged with the world. You gave us a way to escape from the dullness of everyday life and offered an alternative to being caught up in distractions that don't matter.
The Grand Tour (and Top Gear) was more than just a show. It was an experience, a companion through tough times, and a reminder of the thrill of discovery. You made us laugh, gasp, and even cry on occasion, and for that, I can't thank you enough. The end of this journey is bittersweet, but the memories you've created will stay with us forever.
Thank you, Clarkson, Hammond, and May, for everything. You've given us something truly special, and for that, we will always be grateful.
Thank you for everything and thank you for always being there when life sucked. Thank you for creating this.
Thank you for the countless laughs, the unforgettable moments, and the sheer joy of watching three friends explore the world through their love of cars and adventure.
But more than that, thank you for igniting a passion for cars in me, a passion that has grown stronger with every episode. You've shown us that cars are more than just machines-they're a way of life, a connection to something bigger, and a reason to stay curious and engaged with the world. You gave us a way to escape from the dullness of everyday life and offered an alternative to being caught up in distractions that don't matter.
The Grand Tour (and Top Gear) was more than just a show. It was an experience, a companion through tough times, and a reminder of the thrill of discovery. You made us laugh, gasp, and even cry on occasion, and for that, I can't thank you enough. The end of this journey is bittersweet, but the memories you've created will stay with us forever.
Thank you, Clarkson, Hammond, and May, for everything. You've given us something truly special, and for that, we will always be grateful.
- ErfanAgebroAslani
- Sep 13, 2024
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Imagine what would happen if the famous three were told by Amazon to do what they want and spend as much as you like - because clearly that's what happened here and the end result is AWESOME!
Everything is Hollywood in scale and execution. From the writing to the action set pieces, it almost has a slight Michael Bay feel to it.
All three presenters are on top form but Clarkson is clearly still the star.
'So is it basically just like Top Gear?'I hear you say. And the answer is 'yes', but imagine Top Gear better than it's ever been. The only negative is no Stig. There is Stig-like replacement but it's just not the same.
Otherwise, this show is off to an AMAZING start. Highly recommended.
Everything is Hollywood in scale and execution. From the writing to the action set pieces, it almost has a slight Michael Bay feel to it.
All three presenters are on top form but Clarkson is clearly still the star.
'So is it basically just like Top Gear?'I hear you say. And the answer is 'yes', but imagine Top Gear better than it's ever been. The only negative is no Stig. There is Stig-like replacement but it's just not the same.
Otherwise, this show is off to an AMAZING start. Highly recommended.
- Mr_Piggles
- Nov 17, 2016
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The brand was not so much the name of the previous show... The brand is this lot here making the best motoring show ever. Well done for Amazon who quickly managed to get them on board.
Without any spoilers: It is exciting, it feels familiar - yet new. Thrilling might be right word, but again - even if you sit these three around a table and let them talk about cats for an hour - they'll surely deliver.
I think what most viewers would be hoping for is a fair dose of craziness, but also exploring new heights.
I am not being objective, but yet again, who is? If you loved TG then you'll love GT....
Looking forward to seeing the trio do excitingly new challenges!
Without any spoilers: It is exciting, it feels familiar - yet new. Thrilling might be right word, but again - even if you sit these three around a table and let them talk about cats for an hour - they'll surely deliver.
I think what most viewers would be hoping for is a fair dose of craziness, but also exploring new heights.
I am not being objective, but yet again, who is? If you loved TG then you'll love GT....
Looking forward to seeing the trio do excitingly new challenges!
- borislav-us
- Nov 16, 2016
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So there was nothing to worry about after all! After the kerfuffle surrounding the end of the three presenting TG at the Beeb, I honestly thought that wherever they went nothing would be the same again in the motor show universe.
Well I am happy to report here that I was wrong, sorry let me write that again properly. I was WRONG! Yep it needed the capitals.
Amazon threw a lot of money at GT, probably 10 times the budget that TG enjoyed and today there must be some very happy execs in that organisation. The show is at once familiar and different, Richard Hammond's boyish charm (my wife is happy), James May's nerdy appeal and Jezza's sardonic take on everything - all is as it was, but there is also an excitement to GT that TG lacked, a production value that exceeds anything that has gone before as far as a magazine show is concerned.
I'm not going to go into any details, no spoilers here, but the whole show is spectacular, great cars, great music, great scenery and most importantly of all - great presenters. If you liked TG you are going to love GT!
Well I am happy to report here that I was wrong, sorry let me write that again properly. I was WRONG! Yep it needed the capitals.
Amazon threw a lot of money at GT, probably 10 times the budget that TG enjoyed and today there must be some very happy execs in that organisation. The show is at once familiar and different, Richard Hammond's boyish charm (my wife is happy), James May's nerdy appeal and Jezza's sardonic take on everything - all is as it was, but there is also an excitement to GT that TG lacked, a production value that exceeds anything that has gone before as far as a magazine show is concerned.
I'm not going to go into any details, no spoilers here, but the whole show is spectacular, great cars, great music, great scenery and most importantly of all - great presenters. If you liked TG you are going to love GT!
Yeah, first season left me a bit dissapointed. The first episode in general was really good and there where signs of hope along the tour of season 1 but in the end it just felt too scripted. And it seems they heard it, just look at the episode unscripted, it seems they really took the criticsm to heart.
Second season is full of all the stuff that i loved in Top Gear. Its fun, fast, slightly ridiculous, some times scary but really really just great entertainement. Love it, keep it up!
Second season is full of all the stuff that i loved in Top Gear. Its fun, fast, slightly ridiculous, some times scary but really really just great entertainement. Love it, keep it up!
- matias-reinikainen
- Feb 8, 2018
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At last - Clarkson, Hammond and May are back on our screens, and they're better than ever. Considering Amazon's budget dwarfs that of the BBC, you can imagine just how impressive their new show is.
If the first episode is anything to go by, they have successfully managed to retain everything that was good about the old Top Gear in 'The Grand Tour', especially the humour and the chemistry between the three which made the old show the success it was. My biggest fear was that the new show would lose this and become too 'Americanised', but fortunately this hasn't happened.
The camera work is phenomenal and the opening sequence was like something out of a movie. I also think the idea to take the show on the road is a nice touch. An incredible start - I already can't wait for next week's episode.
If the first episode is anything to go by, they have successfully managed to retain everything that was good about the old Top Gear in 'The Grand Tour', especially the humour and the chemistry between the three which made the old show the success it was. My biggest fear was that the new show would lose this and become too 'Americanised', but fortunately this hasn't happened.
The camera work is phenomenal and the opening sequence was like something out of a movie. I also think the idea to take the show on the road is a nice touch. An incredible start - I already can't wait for next week's episode.
- adamonIMDb
- Nov 17, 2016
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I've now joined the trio for almost a decade in both adventures, car reviews and on stage. We've laughed, been annoyed, intrigued and so much more, together. I've been there, with them, all along. Yet, it was not physical closeness, it was emotional and spiritual. The Grand Tour and Top Gear before it had the ability to draw one in like no other program. I feel like I know the trio as well as they know each other despite never meeting them. It is truly an end of an era. One that sculpted much of my adolescent life and beyond.
I like cars, I like driving, and I can't think that it has spawned anywhere else but with Top Gear and The Grand Tour.
It is probably wrong to write about both programmes here, but the constant between them, the thing that makes us all watch, is that trio.
Yes, The Grand Tour has had its misses, quite a few of them, but the feeling you get, joining them in an adventure you could only ever dream of, is simply extraordinary.
I am sad that it had to come to an end. But know, as this programme is slowly fading into a memory, we have the possibility to think back, laugh and enjoy the moments we've all had together as an audience and the Trio. We can feel the exact same type of bittersweetness, that they feel themselves, because after all, isn't that exactly what it was all about?
I like cars, I like driving, and I can't think that it has spawned anywhere else but with Top Gear and The Grand Tour.
It is probably wrong to write about both programmes here, but the constant between them, the thing that makes us all watch, is that trio.
Yes, The Grand Tour has had its misses, quite a few of them, but the feeling you get, joining them in an adventure you could only ever dream of, is simply extraordinary.
I am sad that it had to come to an end. But know, as this programme is slowly fading into a memory, we have the possibility to think back, laugh and enjoy the moments we've all had together as an audience and the Trio. We can feel the exact same type of bittersweetness, that they feel themselves, because after all, isn't that exactly what it was all about?
It's amazing how well the trio slips right back into top form in the first episode of the Grand Tour. I loved the first episode, and I wish I could watch the rest of the season right now. This show is funnier than most of the comedies on TV, and it has to be one of the most gorgeous shows on TV, as they really spared no expense on the production values. They even have some excellent CGI showing how each hybrid engine works.
The only things missing from Top Gear are the Stig, and the celebrity interviews. While this eliminates some of the excellent Stig jokes, they've replaced him with a named racer to perform time trials on their crazy new track. For the celebrities, they had a funny series of jokes about it, but honestly there's not much to miss.
So overall, I'd recommend this show to everyone, but especially fans of humor, cars, and travel. I think I might have a new favorite TV show with The Grand Tour, and I can't wait to see the rest of the season.
The only things missing from Top Gear are the Stig, and the celebrity interviews. While this eliminates some of the excellent Stig jokes, they've replaced him with a named racer to perform time trials on their crazy new track. For the celebrities, they had a funny series of jokes about it, but honestly there's not much to miss.
So overall, I'd recommend this show to everyone, but especially fans of humor, cars, and travel. I think I might have a new favorite TV show with The Grand Tour, and I can't wait to see the rest of the season.
Watching The Gran Tour, i see the same quality in the motoring sections as Top Gear had in their very best episodes; the visuals, editing, audio, are as good as if not better than before. The parts in between - comedy parts where the three leads chat and entertain the audience - are funnier than they used to be. The clear culprit here is the change of scenery for Hammond, Clarkson and May, who look refreshed and happy to be doing what they do. The fun is infectious and i feel like i'm having fun with them.
I would actually say this is better, in everything, than Top Gear. "Old" Top Gear, not the new clone TV show that the BBC is trying to keep afloat.
Would i recommend The Grand Tour? Heck yeah. Amazon prime is not free, and unless you use Amazon, you might have not much use for it, and it could be money badly spent on only one TV show.
But if you do have Prime, or if one of your friends has it and you can go over and watch it there, then The Grand Tour is unmissable, one of the best TV shows worldwide.
9/10 - possibly the best TV show without a story script.
I would actually say this is better, in everything, than Top Gear. "Old" Top Gear, not the new clone TV show that the BBC is trying to keep afloat.
Would i recommend The Grand Tour? Heck yeah. Amazon prime is not free, and unless you use Amazon, you might have not much use for it, and it could be money badly spent on only one TV show.
But if you do have Prime, or if one of your friends has it and you can go over and watch it there, then The Grand Tour is unmissable, one of the best TV shows worldwide.
9/10 - possibly the best TV show without a story script.
- digdog-785-717538
- Nov 18, 2016
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I'm not a grease monkey, never dreamed I would watch a car show, but have watched every episode of the grand tour, and am sad that it's coming to an end.
I do appreciate a nice car when I see one and go for a ride in them whenever I have the chance, which is not often. Wouldn't even go to a car show.
Learned a lot about cars but most of all loved the way the host interact with each other and the difference in their personality. I've tried watching other shows with each host but like all three together as they balance each other out. Most of all Richard's choice of vehicles always made me smile.
I do appreciate a nice car when I see one and go for a ride in them whenever I have the chance, which is not often. Wouldn't even go to a car show.
Learned a lot about cars but most of all loved the way the host interact with each other and the difference in their personality. I've tried watching other shows with each host but like all three together as they balance each other out. Most of all Richard's choice of vehicles always made me smile.
- sherryes-37466
- Sep 14, 2024
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After a steady start with Seasons 1 & 2, the 3rd has really excelled in my opinion.
The features and specials are great, the humour is more natural and most of all it's great fun to watch!! The chemistry and banter between the 3 of them is much more evident in this latest instalment too.
It's worth noting that I did very much enjoy the first 2 seasons but I felt the show was still finding it's feet in terms of the format and what felt like over scripting at times.
Overall I love the show. I watched Top Gear with the 3 of them religiously and I love that The Grand Tour is here to fill the void!
The features and specials are great, the humour is more natural and most of all it's great fun to watch!! The chemistry and banter between the 3 of them is much more evident in this latest instalment too.
It's worth noting that I did very much enjoy the first 2 seasons but I felt the show was still finding it's feet in terms of the format and what felt like over scripting at times.
Overall I love the show. I watched Top Gear with the 3 of them religiously and I love that The Grand Tour is here to fill the void!
If you really are open to other views: I watched Top Gear since the 2002 reboot, and the two most fun elements were the specials and the chemistry between the believable characters.
But when they realized this, they gradually tried to force it, resulting in it becoming more and more over the top. And in the end it just stopped being believable. Which means it stopped being fun.
In The Grand Tour, they desperately tried to re-ignite that chemistry. (Jeremy says so himself.) But by now it has completely stopped being natural and believable, and is more like someone badly copying a caricature of a nostalgic memory. And all that's left is them looking like they're trying too hard. That's just not fun anymore. And that makes me disappointed and sad.
The other problem that I have is that, given their apparently much bigger budget, having each episode be a special and then some would have been possible. But they just went on doing basically the old format. Which is rather wasteful, financially.
Well, at least their mini-specials each episodes give a bit of joy. I still have hope. I'm just rather disappointed.
But when they realized this, they gradually tried to force it, resulting in it becoming more and more over the top. And in the end it just stopped being believable. Which means it stopped being fun.
In The Grand Tour, they desperately tried to re-ignite that chemistry. (Jeremy says so himself.) But by now it has completely stopped being natural and believable, and is more like someone badly copying a caricature of a nostalgic memory. And all that's left is them looking like they're trying too hard. That's just not fun anymore. And that makes me disappointed and sad.
The other problem that I have is that, given their apparently much bigger budget, having each episode be a special and then some would have been possible. But they just went on doing basically the old format. Which is rather wasteful, financially.
Well, at least their mini-specials each episodes give a bit of joy. I still have hope. I'm just rather disappointed.
From the first trailer we knew this was going to be something worth watching. And it sure was. Clarkson, Hammond and May come back with this refreshing look and take on a car show. The backdrops to each episode look stunning and the guys are on a better form then they ever have been. I'm glad they left the BBC because it gave them time to create something new that was not going to dry out and become dull and also gave us time to get ready for something that will change the way TV is made. Thank you Grand Tour.Is this the same as Top Gear? No and yes. The shows format is altered but their is still a track and a racing driver, The American, who takes over from The Stig and The News is now Conversation Street. If you are hesitant about buying Amazon, you won't be disappointed.
I just watched an impressive, thoughtful, provocative, memorable, perfect first episode of the first season.
I was not sure what to expect with the trio's new take on what they love to do the most. Actually it was imaginative and provocative enough to show that these three can come come up with the most watchable car programme on earth.
The cinematography was better than anything I have seen before. Even better than the show they left behind at the 'Baa Baa See'! :)
The picture quality was astounding. Whatever cameras and jigs they have used to film the show are probably the best equipment available. The overall visuals look spectacular and 'grand'. Smooth Amazon Prime streaming in proper HD gets credit for that too. Vibrant colours, smooth camera work and not the shaky vibrating car mounted cameras of yore. - Even in this department, it appears as though BBC has been beaten! Even the sound recording felt better. Now, sound recording is something BBC (Baa Baa See) used to excel in. Now, with an iPlayer that does not appear to play full HD and with a sound that feels compressed, Baa Baa See has unwittingly given these three guys an edge over their own sorry show. The audio playback was really superlative in Amazon Prime for what I was expecting for a streaming playback.
Something dreary like a motoring show becomes so exciting with these three. I was completely expecting a few laugh out loud moments. What was actually there exceeded all expectations. I would expect more fun and more laugh out loud moments. I am totally spoilt. Would imagine that eventually, there will be scenes and episodes that sets new heights and standards. Is this a stunt show? Is this a motoring show? Is this a sitcom? Who knows. It is superlative fun: - That is what it is . I cannot wait to watch the rest of the season, as it looks like each episode may have its own unique flavour, because of the changing locations. Wow! Brilliant!
****Just this one show alone makes my Amazon Prime membership worth it****
I have watched more episodes since this review and wanted to report back. Yes, this show is definitely mega fun and it looks like it has been a game changer for Amazon. I would now expect Amazon to throw even more money at not just Grand Tour, but to other potential programming. One the whole I am extremely pleased with Amazon streaming quality. After this, BBC's old version of Top Gear is probably dead. I still like BBC drama as they are more quintessentially British compared to current content on Amazon. I also think that Amazon should try stuff like Jools Holland doing takes on Songs, as an example. I do hope Amazon makes more strong stuff like this! :) Thanks for reading.
I was not sure what to expect with the trio's new take on what they love to do the most. Actually it was imaginative and provocative enough to show that these three can come come up with the most watchable car programme on earth.
The cinematography was better than anything I have seen before. Even better than the show they left behind at the 'Baa Baa See'! :)
The picture quality was astounding. Whatever cameras and jigs they have used to film the show are probably the best equipment available. The overall visuals look spectacular and 'grand'. Smooth Amazon Prime streaming in proper HD gets credit for that too. Vibrant colours, smooth camera work and not the shaky vibrating car mounted cameras of yore. - Even in this department, it appears as though BBC has been beaten! Even the sound recording felt better. Now, sound recording is something BBC (Baa Baa See) used to excel in. Now, with an iPlayer that does not appear to play full HD and with a sound that feels compressed, Baa Baa See has unwittingly given these three guys an edge over their own sorry show. The audio playback was really superlative in Amazon Prime for what I was expecting for a streaming playback.
Something dreary like a motoring show becomes so exciting with these three. I was completely expecting a few laugh out loud moments. What was actually there exceeded all expectations. I would expect more fun and more laugh out loud moments. I am totally spoilt. Would imagine that eventually, there will be scenes and episodes that sets new heights and standards. Is this a stunt show? Is this a motoring show? Is this a sitcom? Who knows. It is superlative fun: - That is what it is . I cannot wait to watch the rest of the season, as it looks like each episode may have its own unique flavour, because of the changing locations. Wow! Brilliant!
****Just this one show alone makes my Amazon Prime membership worth it****
I have watched more episodes since this review and wanted to report back. Yes, this show is definitely mega fun and it looks like it has been a game changer for Amazon. I would now expect Amazon to throw even more money at not just Grand Tour, but to other potential programming. One the whole I am extremely pleased with Amazon streaming quality. After this, BBC's old version of Top Gear is probably dead. I still like BBC drama as they are more quintessentially British compared to current content on Amazon. I also think that Amazon should try stuff like Jools Holland doing takes on Songs, as an example. I do hope Amazon makes more strong stuff like this! :) Thanks for reading.
- somersetboy
- Nov 18, 2016
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Just watched the Last Last Episode - So so Sad - that we have come to the end of so many Great Episodes and Years - there will never be a Car Show and Team that surpasses these 3 Amigos! Thanks Jeff Bezos and your team at Amazon for adopting these great guys and giving them another leash after BBC & Top Gear - Words fail to Express our Gratitude as Viewers but they really made Car Shows watchable even when they came and did it concert style in South Africa 🇿🇦 at Moses Mabhida Stadium - Thank Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May 💯 You guys Gave Us Many Many Great Years of Great TV by working Together 🏆
- siyanda-58019
- Sep 15, 2024
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I started watching Top Gear when I was still living in Kyiv, Ukraine. I can't remember exactly how old I was, but I know I was very young. I watched all the episodes online, always searching for new ones and waiting eagerly for their release. Watching your shows sparked my love for cars from an early age. Each of you brought something unique: you were funny, resourceful, full of life, and it was always a joy to follow your journeys.
Beyond a love for cars, you gave me a love for the world and for travel. Through your shows, I didn't just see cars; I saw our planet - not just popular tourist spots, but the quiet, beautiful places where people simply live. You showed us places that don't often make it to the screen, yet they are incredibly beautiful. This taught me to love not only cars but also the diversity of our world.
When you left Top Gear, it was a loss for me. I didn't know what else could compare to your show. I searched for news, hoping you'd create something new. Then, when I found out about The Grand Tour, I felt relieved and began waiting for the first episodes. My English wasn't great back then, so I had to wait for translations into my language. Now, I live in the United States. I have a son, and I'm passing on to him the love for cars and exploration that you inspired in me.
Thank you, Jeremy, for your boldness and unfiltered humor that always kept things real. Thank you, Richard, for your adventurous spirit and boundless enthusiasm that brought so much energy to every journey. Thank you, James, for your calm and thoughtful approach that balanced the chaos and reminded us of the joy in the details.
Thank you all for your hard work, for my joyful childhood filled with your shows. I hope to see you on screen again someday.
Beyond a love for cars, you gave me a love for the world and for travel. Through your shows, I didn't just see cars; I saw our planet - not just popular tourist spots, but the quiet, beautiful places where people simply live. You showed us places that don't often make it to the screen, yet they are incredibly beautiful. This taught me to love not only cars but also the diversity of our world.
When you left Top Gear, it was a loss for me. I didn't know what else could compare to your show. I searched for news, hoping you'd create something new. Then, when I found out about The Grand Tour, I felt relieved and began waiting for the first episodes. My English wasn't great back then, so I had to wait for translations into my language. Now, I live in the United States. I have a son, and I'm passing on to him the love for cars and exploration that you inspired in me.
Thank you, Jeremy, for your boldness and unfiltered humor that always kept things real. Thank you, Richard, for your adventurous spirit and boundless enthusiasm that brought so much energy to every journey. Thank you, James, for your calm and thoughtful approach that balanced the chaos and reminded us of the joy in the details.
Thank you all for your hard work, for my joyful childhood filled with your shows. I hope to see you on screen again someday.
- vadymshlonchak
- Oct 3, 2024
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"Oh cock" it's over.
What a way to cap 22 years of televisual brilliance. Over half of my lifetime there has been a constant TV institution that these three men and their teams have sculpted.
From the humblest beginnings in season 1 of Top Gear (the reboot), to that microphone unplug at the end of The Grand Tour, I've loved every minute.
Not often does TV interest me enough to capture my attention for more than a few seasons, and often programmes can run well passed their best, but this just works. Even when I can see the reality of the dramatisation, I still buy into the story and 'will' them to the end. They create a narrative that elevates the simple 'car magazine show' to something that makes you feel like you were there, as part of the journey and a passenger. I 'feel' like I know them and for that they will be sorely missed.
They deserve the 'Attenborough-esque' opportunity to make what they can until they can't. Tremendous, poignant and hilarious. Thank you.
What a way to cap 22 years of televisual brilliance. Over half of my lifetime there has been a constant TV institution that these three men and their teams have sculpted.
From the humblest beginnings in season 1 of Top Gear (the reboot), to that microphone unplug at the end of The Grand Tour, I've loved every minute.
Not often does TV interest me enough to capture my attention for more than a few seasons, and often programmes can run well passed their best, but this just works. Even when I can see the reality of the dramatisation, I still buy into the story and 'will' them to the end. They create a narrative that elevates the simple 'car magazine show' to something that makes you feel like you were there, as part of the journey and a passenger. I 'feel' like I know them and for that they will be sorely missed.
They deserve the 'Attenborough-esque' opportunity to make what they can until they can't. Tremendous, poignant and hilarious. Thank you.
After the end of an era and a long period of uncertainty and waiting, 507 days to be exact, we are presented with what can only be described as utter brilliance and pure enjoyment, something that is truly worth the wait, welcome everyone...to The Grand Tour.
A refreshing, semi-automotive program packed with action and excitement, introduced in the most magnificent way possible. After watching the first episode, you sense that you have just witnessed the beginning of a new era, one that stands on more than just the exceptional chemistry of the trio, but on the refined genius of the brand new show as well. The Grand Tour is truly everything one expects it to be; grand in every way.
A refreshing, semi-automotive program packed with action and excitement, introduced in the most magnificent way possible. After watching the first episode, you sense that you have just witnessed the beginning of a new era, one that stands on more than just the exceptional chemistry of the trio, but on the refined genius of the brand new show as well. The Grand Tour is truly everything one expects it to be; grand in every way.
- saifan-52473
- Nov 17, 2016
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The Grand Tour Season 1
The Grand Tour is a rather nice show. They kept most of Top Gear's concepts in the program but gave them a new touch, which makes this a completely different show. However, is it any better than the old Top Gear where Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May still used to work with the BBC? This has been the first year that the trio has been working together with Amazon. The team was less experienced and so it was hard to make the show perfect. Still, Amazon gave the guys more freedom than BBC ever had given and so they made a brilliant show. Not only is the Grand Tour a funny and informative show, but a very beautiful one too. Every episode they present in a different places which makes you see a lot of sights and culture every time you watch an episode.
Anyway from my point of view this show is a very unique one and can not be compared to the old Top Gear. They are both nice programs and special in their own way and so one can not be called better than the other. The Grand Tour contains some scenes which are obviously faked to make the show more funny, and I am not sure if I like that. Top gear sometimes became a bit boring so I would lose my focus. So they both have their flaws and are not perfect shows. I am curious to see what Amazon does with Grand Tour season 2 since they are now more experienced than last year.
The Grand Tour is a rather nice show. They kept most of Top Gear's concepts in the program but gave them a new touch, which makes this a completely different show. However, is it any better than the old Top Gear where Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May still used to work with the BBC? This has been the first year that the trio has been working together with Amazon. The team was less experienced and so it was hard to make the show perfect. Still, Amazon gave the guys more freedom than BBC ever had given and so they made a brilliant show. Not only is the Grand Tour a funny and informative show, but a very beautiful one too. Every episode they present in a different places which makes you see a lot of sights and culture every time you watch an episode.
Anyway from my point of view this show is a very unique one and can not be compared to the old Top Gear. They are both nice programs and special in their own way and so one can not be called better than the other. The Grand Tour contains some scenes which are obviously faked to make the show more funny, and I am not sure if I like that. Top gear sometimes became a bit boring so I would lose my focus. So they both have their flaws and are not perfect shows. I am curious to see what Amazon does with Grand Tour season 2 since they are now more experienced than last year.
- timonijkamp
- Sep 23, 2017
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Not long ago on a television network not far away called the BBC, Top Gear was revamped from its old informative editorial format into a weird comedy/talk show/reality/documentary. By season 2 the show settled on their starring lineup: Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond, three very British and somewhat incompetent automotive journalists who reviewed the latest models, revisited classics, discussed automotive news, and interviewed celebrities in their own unique way, Most amusing of all were their challenges, road trips, and hair-brained schemes to apply their automotive knowledge and passion to make life easier and the world a better place (often with disastrous results).
Top Gear worked so well in this format because of the chemistry between the three presenters. They were genuinely organic and funny, contrasted with the cringe-inducing subsequent hosts. When Jeremy was fired in 2015, James and Richard stuck to their guns and resigned as well, knowing all three of them are what contributed to the show's success. We will never see Top Gear in this format again, but The Grand Tour is just about the best replacement we could've realistically asked for.
It follows the same general format as the old show: reviews, interviews, discussions, challenges, and adventures. It's the same 3 presenters, but this time (for the first 3 seasons anyway) each episode is filmed at a different location in the world. My first annoyance with this, is that because they're following the old format so closely, and they can't use the same titles and lingo from Top Gear, the replacements are so transparent. Instead of The Stig they had The American who was soon replaced with Abby. The Stig was a huge part of Top Gear's identity. Granted he was more of a prop than a character, but his anonymity and socially removed behavior allowed for some great gags. Jeremy now says "terrible disappointment" and "back to the tent" instead of "bombshell" and "back to the studio". Conversation street is clearly just the news, but at least Richard gives a unique intro every time and the animated shorts are hilarious.
My second, bigger gripe with the Grand Tour is how some parts are a lot more obviously staged than in Top Gear. TG had many staged scenes, but the show somehow managed to make all the dialogue, actions, and body language feel natural. It's hard to explain without spoiling many scenes in GT, but the dialogue feels noticeably more scripted and the events more convoluted.
Many fans are sad that the show (for the time being) will not be continuing in its old format with the tent. I however look forward to season 4 since it will be entirely adventures, which were always the high point of any season of TG or GT. The Grand Tour is not really about the cars anyway. Everything Top Gear has done season 23 and on is proof of that. Jeremy, Hamster, and Captain Slow are the heart of GT, specifically their humor, unbreakable optimism, and sense of adventure. Though there are minor annoyances with the shows presentation, I love how the spirit of Top Gear was still successfully carried over.
Top Gear worked so well in this format because of the chemistry between the three presenters. They were genuinely organic and funny, contrasted with the cringe-inducing subsequent hosts. When Jeremy was fired in 2015, James and Richard stuck to their guns and resigned as well, knowing all three of them are what contributed to the show's success. We will never see Top Gear in this format again, but The Grand Tour is just about the best replacement we could've realistically asked for.
It follows the same general format as the old show: reviews, interviews, discussions, challenges, and adventures. It's the same 3 presenters, but this time (for the first 3 seasons anyway) each episode is filmed at a different location in the world. My first annoyance with this, is that because they're following the old format so closely, and they can't use the same titles and lingo from Top Gear, the replacements are so transparent. Instead of The Stig they had The American who was soon replaced with Abby. The Stig was a huge part of Top Gear's identity. Granted he was more of a prop than a character, but his anonymity and socially removed behavior allowed for some great gags. Jeremy now says "terrible disappointment" and "back to the tent" instead of "bombshell" and "back to the studio". Conversation street is clearly just the news, but at least Richard gives a unique intro every time and the animated shorts are hilarious.
My second, bigger gripe with the Grand Tour is how some parts are a lot more obviously staged than in Top Gear. TG had many staged scenes, but the show somehow managed to make all the dialogue, actions, and body language feel natural. It's hard to explain without spoiling many scenes in GT, but the dialogue feels noticeably more scripted and the events more convoluted.
Many fans are sad that the show (for the time being) will not be continuing in its old format with the tent. I however look forward to season 4 since it will be entirely adventures, which were always the high point of any season of TG or GT. The Grand Tour is not really about the cars anyway. Everything Top Gear has done season 23 and on is proof of that. Jeremy, Hamster, and Captain Slow are the heart of GT, specifically their humor, unbreakable optimism, and sense of adventure. Though there are minor annoyances with the shows presentation, I love how the spirit of Top Gear was still successfully carried over.
As a big fan of the trio and the work they did on Top Gear I have been looking forward to this show for quite some time now. Matter of fact is Top Gear has always been my all time favorite TV show all categories, and my expectations for The Grand Tour was high.
What they did so well in Top Gear however seems to have been lost along the way. The unscripted feel of Top Gear was in my opinion its greatest feet. In TGT however the script is ever so present and the banter among the trio which made Top Gear so good is gone. I can't nothing but hope they will find their way back to the things that made Top Gear so very good.
With that said it is still a very entertaining show, just not as good as Top Gear was. That it has (when I'm writing this) 9,6 on IMDb in its current form is beyond me. I attribute it to the many fans of Jeremy, Hammon and May.
What they did so well in Top Gear however seems to have been lost along the way. The unscripted feel of Top Gear was in my opinion its greatest feet. In TGT however the script is ever so present and the banter among the trio which made Top Gear so good is gone. I can't nothing but hope they will find their way back to the things that made Top Gear so very good.
With that said it is still a very entertaining show, just not as good as Top Gear was. That it has (when I'm writing this) 9,6 on IMDb in its current form is beyond me. I attribute it to the many fans of Jeremy, Hammon and May.
- bengtsson71
- Nov 25, 2016
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- crollin-83916
- Nov 28, 2016
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