Are You Still Watching The Grand Tour?

With the first series of Clarkson, Hammond and May's new car show over the half way point, we wondered how many of you guys are still tuned in

Matt Robinson

03 Jan 2017

There have been some Grand Tour episodes I’ve not been too fond of thus far, but the two part Namibia special that’s just been on seemed like a high point. It felt just like ‘old times’, albeit with more budget and a little more swearing.

Clarkson, Hammond and May were at their witty best, the familiar chemistry backed up with some great action, truly epic cinematography and a dash of drama. But here’s the thing: I had to do a little catching up on the series to reach that point, as I’d fallen behind.

This perhaps shouldn’t be surprising: all series - whether they’re on a conventional TV channel or a streaming service - tend to have a decline in viewership after the first episode in a season, and it seems The Grand Tour isn’t immune. There are no viewing figures available from Amazon Prime, but certainly on CT we’ve noticed fewer people talking about the show, and a diminishing interest in the episode trailers when they crop up.

Like I said, nothing unusual: the ‘hype train’ has to depart at some point. But with the first series now a few episodes over the half way point, we thought we’d see how many of you are still keeping up with it, especially since the trio’s switch from TV to online is going to have a big effect on how you consume the content they make.

So, assuming you have been watching the series already, make your voice heard in the polls below, and then let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.

Comments

Well, it’s at least better than the new Flop Gear.

You dont know, the new Top Gear show might be very good

Speaking for myself, I am still watching it. Every Friday I just download the latest episode and watch it, willing to know what they’ve come up with. Surely there are some things that annoy me (the american and celebrity brain crash), but maybe that’s the way it has to be. I didn’t expect it to be like TG, nor did I expect TG to be the same. I just enjoy the trio and their work and I decided not to stop appreciating them.

I completely agree with you!

Celebrity brain crash is plainly a stupid way to fill up time to make the episode longer…

The American is a treasure. A TREASURE I TELL YOU! Really, there could be no other replacement for the Stig.

I actually had no time at first, but i binged my way through on january first of this year (while still being a bit down) and i thought it was brilliant. Even less serious than old top gear, granted, but let’s be honest: I’d rather leave serious car things to channels like motor trend and (hopefully) the new top gear cut by one ginger.

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Who knew Chris Evans uses CT.

1 person voted No.

Or maybe someone from BBC.

i’m not watching it now. already watched it

I voted no, I personally don’t think it’s a good show.

I have to confess: there were parts that I have been bored by it, but you have to remember, despite having this very experienced trio (also including the producer Andy Willman), and despite being produced by Amazon, it’s is still A NEW SHOW! The first season of Top Gear was boring too, you know…

Love it or Hate it, we have ‘TWO’ new car shows after all.. GT will get better after some time with the trio and hope new, new TG will be a good one without Evans. IMO

My amazing prime free trial ran out, other than that i would be watching it.

Yes I watch it. But it’s not a car show anymore. It’s a show about the adventures of these 3 men. It’s funny and the last Namibia special was really good.

What exactly do the writers at ct have against the grand tour. Every article about it is always trying to find fault and every article about new top gear is overly praising it. Although you guys will obviously deny it, you clearly have an agenda against TGT.