Are You Still Watching The Grand Tour?
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
One t hing that has bothered me: the general language and crude humor. I can’t watch this with my kids. I don’t know if it’s amazon or not, but the language has been worse and we have had back to back episodes with some really crude jokes. I don’t feel like sitting with my kids as men put condoms on dowel rods. It’s funny, the great bulk of car magazines have really cleaned up in an effort to attract women and girls. I am probably in the great minority and I don’t expect them to be angels at all. I just don’t expect sex toys and the like. The episode with the dune buggys has been the best.
I enjoyed every episode. It’s funny! I watch the GT because of Clarkson, Hammond and May. The only thing I didn’t like was the rotting meat and bone car. That was truly disgusting.
The episodes keep getting better
You’re telling me that not everyone is waiting all the week for Grand Tour Friday!
I only watch the parts that show cars which is about 5 minutes and thats ok cause 5 mins is the max time I can tolerate the fascist sack of crap
It’s gotten much better. So much top gears feels now. All Is well
Personally I wasn’t a fan of the Namibia special. Felt lacked a point. This is what the script editor called “indiasitus”. The rest of the series has been tip top tho. Well done gt boys
They’re finding their new groove.
Looks like North Korea is no fan of TGT
Can’t afford amazon prime so….no sadly.