The new Top Gear TV show

**Calendyr** · 06-08-2016, 09:43 PM

I just finished watching the first two episodes of the Top Gear reboot with Chris Evans and Matt Leblanc.

I did not know what to expect, after being on the air for something like 25 years, replacing the hosts was quite a challenge.

Regarding the new hosts, I like Matt Leblanc very much, Chris Evans not so much. I did not like Jeremy Clarkson either but after a while I started appreciating his style. I hope the same will happen with Chris. I must say I am a bit disappointed because I had heard Chris Harris would be a host on the show but instead he is a host on their web aftershow... Harris is awesome, not sure why they did not go with his as main host with Leblanc.

Regarding the format, I can't say I like the fact they changed pretty much nothing about the show. Same jokes, hosts playing roughly the same roles... it feels like they are trying to copy the old hosts instead of doing a proper reboot. With that being said, the old show was pretty good, so there is nothing wrong with the format... I hope this feeling will simply go away, or that with time they will gradually change the format to accommodate the new hosts' styles. I do like the change they did with the celebrity laps, doing cross country instead of just track is a great move IMO.

What did you guy think? I am looking forward to the next episode.

Also I am really eager to see the new show Clarkson, Hammond and May are putting together.

**Octopiston** · 06-09-2016, 09:10 AM

I imagine it will take a little time for them to meld, but not really feeling it so far either. I also surprisingly liked LeBlanc there. Evans...meh. They need a 3rd guys like the original, US, and Aus versions. Feels weird with 2, although I never cared for the 3 US hosts either.

**Calendyr** · 06-09-2016, 09:47 AM

Well I will take the time it takes to get to like them

I just need my dose of Ferraris and McLarens going sideways at 100 miles per hour in a curve from time to time

I was really impressed by the new Viper in the first show they did, never thought this car could be agile

**DetailKitty** · 06-09-2016, 10:22 AM

I stopped watching the original because I just couldn't take Clarkson anymore.... he was arrogant and pompous.

I also watched the first 2 of this "new" version. I personally don't mind Evans... he's a bit of a kook, but he's not pretentious which is a breath of fresh air to me. At first I wondered how Leblanc got the gig, but I remember he was quite the driver, and so far he's doing a good job as co-host. I also like the new "rally car" challenge for the celebrities. So far it has my interest and I will continue to watch.

I DO hope they come into their own and figure out their own "schtick".

**parshooter** · 06-10-2016, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by DetailKitty

I stopped watching the original because I just couldn't take Clarkson anymore.... he was arrogant and pompous.

Isn't that him in your avitar ?

**poyo150** · 06-10-2016, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by parshooter

Isn't that him in your avitar ?

That's what I said too but I can't see the avatar well in my phone

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**DetailKitty** · 06-27-2016, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by parshooter

Isn't that him in your avitar ?

Originally Posted by poyo150

That's what I said too but I can't see the avatar well in my phone

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It sure is! I just like the meme

**gamagreen** · 07-04-2016, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by DetailKitty

I stopped watching the original because I just couldn't take Clarkson anymore.... he was arrogant and pompous.

I also watched the first 2 of this "new" version. I personally don't mind Evans... he's a bit of a kook, but he's not pretentious which is a breath of fresh air to me. At first I wondered how Leblanc got the gig, but I remember he was quite the driver, and so far he's doing a good job as co-host. I also like the new "rally car" challenge for the celebrities. So far it has my interest and I will continue to watch.

I DO hope they come into their own and figure out their own "schtick".

but you are carrying him everywhere as your DP

**hogie** · 06-09-2016, 11:05 AM

Yea, not as good as the original. I didn't like the first episode at all, but found the second pretty well made up for it. I am honestly surprised that it turned out watchable at all after what we were used to.

**trashmanssd** · 06-09-2016, 01:06 PM

I am enjoying this new show, its not 1/2 as good as the old show but as good or better then most of the other car shows out there. I like the comedy/variety/car show mix that the old top gear came up with, I say copy away. Host will need time to become more comfortable with each other and more organic in their interactions.

I am just waiting to see the old top gear crew doing there new show if they ever finish and put out an episode.