Top Gear - 2016

[Banditbandit]

Watched episode 2 last night, actually enjoyed it.

Agree that Evans is not particularly likeable, but he wasn't enough to put me off last night - think I could get used to it. He's annoying, but no less annoying than Clarkson was, just a bit more energetic about it – Clarkson without May or Hammond would be excruciating. Can't speak to the 'expertise' of either, Clarkson was so opinionated it was hard to tell how much he actually knew about cars.

I'd had enough of old top gear anyway, was well overdue for its swan song and the stunts/slapstick were getting pretty tired. It's a shame they've tried to keep so much of the old format, but I guess it's part of the brand. I hope it gets the chance to grow into its own skin, but probably won't given all the hate out there.

Yes - I concur ... especially about Clarkson being fucking annoying at times ..

[Woodman]

Watched episode 2 last night, actually enjoyed it.

Agree that Evans is not particularly likeable, but he wasn't enough to put me off last night - think I could get used to it. He's annoying, but no less annoying than Clarkson was, just a bit more energetic about it – Clarkson without May or Hammond would be excruciating. Can't speak to the 'expertise' of either, Clarkson was so opinionated it was hard to tell how much he actually knew about cars.

I'd had enough of old top gear anyway, was well overdue for its swan song and the stunts/slapstick were getting pretty tired. It's a shame they've tried to keep so much of the old format, but I guess it's part of the brand. I hope it gets the chance to grow into its own skin, but probably won't given all the hate out there.

Plus one........

[TheDemonLord]

Watched episode 2 last night, actually enjoyed it.

Agree that Evans is not particularly likeable, but he wasn't enough to put me off last night - think I could get used to it. He's annoying, but no less annoying than Clarkson was, just a bit more energetic about it – Clarkson without May or Hammond would be excruciating. Can't speak to the 'expertise' of either, Clarkson was so opinionated it was hard to tell how much he actually knew about cars.

I'd had enough of old top gear anyway, was well overdue for its swan song and the stunts/slapstick were getting pretty tired. It's a shame they've tried to keep so much of the old format, but I guess it's part of the brand. I hope it gets the chance to grow into its own skin, but probably won't given all the hate out there.

Evans is one of those people - you either love him or hate him - personally, he's never been my cup of tea. I actually enjoy Clarkson by himself - his documentary on Operation Chariot for example was great.

[Dadpole]

Episode 3 is a great improvement. The secret appears to be much less Evans.

[Swoop]

Agree that Evans is not particularly likeable, but he wasn't enough to put me off last night - think I could get used to it. He's annoying, but no less annoying than Clarkson was, just a bit more energetic about it.

Clarkson would "yell" when required (normally when at high speed and in full-enjoyment of a vehicle's performance). Evans does not limit himself to merely that simple moment... sadly.

[Doppleganger]

Watched last night, well part of it, about 20 mins then had to turn over. couldn't stand the ginger guys and the American guy struggled with his lines too much.
Wont watch it or part of it again.

Isn't the old trio on a pay per view channel somewhere no so wont see that one either. Thank god for the turbo channel

[nerrrd]

I actually enjoy Clarkson by himself - his documentary on Operation Chariot for example was great.

OK, I guess I haven't seen anything he's done on his own, while I've seen quite a bit of May (especially) and Hammond's individual stuff – kind of assumed he didn't have much more to offer.

Actually this whole thing might have been a godsend for those three, since they can start from scratch with the new show; it could be really good, although I wonder how many will see it on that Amazon thingy.

[AllanB]

That ginger last night. Please shutup!

[rambaldi]

Have they let Matt do some stuff with two wheels yet? I think when it was announced that he would be in the show he professed off his love for Ducati.

[Virago]

Chris Evans has taken the hint and bowed out. I think the show will be better without his posturing and high-pitched shouting.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-36707266

[onearmedbandit]

Woke up to that spectacular news. I've got nothing against the guy but he didn't fit the show,

[Tazz]

More of the other Chris instead would be good.

[Banditbandit]

[merv]

Good riddance to the squawking squeaky, he just didn't fit and his noise was all wrong against the background noise whether it was of the cars or the audience.

[EJK]

Not defending the fake Captain America but, why BBC suddenly brings up an incident that happened back in 90s? Why now? Coincidence?

KB Consipracy theorists where you guys at?