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Good 1st show miles better than last years offering... I think it will go from strength to strength, the chemistry between these three will grow.
The "Top Gear", Season 24/25/26 thread
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Man of Honour
Really enjoyed that first episode, some of the interactions were a little wooden between them but that'll go as they get more comfortable. Unless TGT really improves next series I think I'll go back to just watching TG.
Soldato
It was as good and as bad as the TGT, i'll happily watch both, to me the studio bits werent half as forced as TGT, it was certainly as good as TG under clarkson et al's later series'. Both have scope for improvement, and TG is much better without Evans and Jordan.
Soldato
Ferrari segment was spectacular.
The chemistry doesn't work, their personalities (Rory and Chris especially) are all fairly similar; stubborn and argumentative, Matt is a decent contrast to the other two as he is quite likeable and has a sense of humour. Even though the old cast all have these qualities they each have their own traits that work well together; James is the wise old bloke, Hammond is the naive chav (although becoming more of a **** in TGT), Jeremy is the grumpy stubborn mule.
The chemistry doesn't work, their personalities (Rory and Chris especially) are all fairly similar; stubborn and argumentative, Matt is a decent contrast to the other two as he is quite likeable and has a sense of humour. Even though the old cast all have these qualities they each have their own traits that work well together; James is the wise old bloke, Hammond is the naive chav (although becoming more of a **** in TGT), Jeremy is the grumpy stubborn mule.
Soldato
Maybe Harris is/was the Stig?
You could be onto something there.
Any one else think there was an almighty row when he smacked his Volvo into the back of the Merc?
Soldato
Certainly an improvement from the last series.
The FXXK segment was up there with the Vulcan from last series. Looks like the owner who borrowed TG it is this guy http://corseclienti.ferrari.com/2014it/pilot/michael-luzich/
The FXXK segment was up there with the Vulcan from last series. Looks like the owner who borrowed TG it is this guy http://corseclienti.ferrari.com/2014it/pilot/michael-luzich/
Caporegime
That was fun. The Ferrari segment was good, and the challenge fun. Some good one liners too.
I really think they need to find their own format though, it still feels like an imitation of the Clarkson years.
I really think they need to find their own format though, it still feels like an imitation of the Clarkson years.
Man of Honour
I don't think they'll give up the format lightly as it's essentially what they own which is why TGT seems a bit strange with things being almost exactly the same but not.
Soldato
I really enjoyed the show last night, i also think the chemistry between the three will grow. There were little bits that felt a bit forced, but i thought that even with TGT too. Can't wait for the next episode.
Man of Honour
No chemistry between the guys, and was not very "exciting"... HOWEVER, good to have back on and good to have something to have on in the background on a sunday again - and... NO CHRIS EVANS!!!! 
To have this and TGT to watch I will be entertained. I'm not going to compare with TGT as they are now completely different shows.
I like the chemistry and puerile behaviour of the old gits on TGT, but the format of TG is like an old pair of boots, but they need to make it their own.
But yeah, happy it's back on, but nonetheless looking forward to TGT being back on.
Oh and nice to have a reasonable car, as a star in a car.
To have this and TGT to watch I will be entertained. I'm not going to compare with TGT as they are now completely different shows.
I like the chemistry and puerile behaviour of the old gits on TGT, but the format of TG is like an old pair of boots, but they need to make it their own.
But yeah, happy it's back on, but nonetheless looking forward to TGT being back on.
Oh and nice to have a reasonable car, as a star in a car.
Soldato
Better without CE but thay have to be careful not to replicate the other three.
Andi.
Andi.
Had me laughing at quite a few points, many more than what I would at TGT. A definite improvement over last series and I'm looking forward to the next one. TGT I was simply watching for the sake of it, far too many annoying pieces in that.
Soldato
Just watched extra gear pretty decent but the new presenter is horrid get the impression he knows jack **** about cars 
Just watched extra gear pretty decent but the new presenter is horrid get the impression he knows jack **** about cars
He is a comedian with some presenter and little to no car background right? (find him quite annoying personally - they should have left Rory doing it it suited his style better).
I wouldn't be surprised if there was a bit of a hissy fit from Matt and a telling off from the producers for Chris. That was quite a shunt and if nothing else would have been a pain in the neck if they had to source another car to finish filming the segment.
As for the show, yes. More of that please because personally I found that a good watch. Harris has proven me wrong and fits into the role perfectly now.
I did think it was a bit lame saying it was too cold to do a lap in the Fxxk though. Why not just say the owner or Ferrari wasn't having it or whatever the real reason was.
Soldato
The Volvo into the back of the Merc was a big gasp moment for me, clearly a complete accident but very funny 
Man of Honour
Seems completely plausible to me, if you were the owner would you want it being driven in cold, wet, mucky conditions? There are plenty of people with much more mundane garage queen cars that won't even think about taking it out unless it's going to be warm and bone dry.