Will You Watch It?

"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
02/02/2016 at 12:48 • Filed to: None

My idea is to TIVO it and watch it by myself- the SigOther liked to watch Clarkson and company once in a while, but I think this is a bridge too far.

DISCUSSION (41)

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 12:53

Lol no

TheHondaBro > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 12:54

Replace Chris Evans with Jenson Button and I’ll watch it.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 12:54

My parents prefer the trio, I’ll give one episode a chance by myself then watch it again with my dad and see what he thinks. If we can’t enjoy it as a family we’ll just keep watching reruns and clips on the YouTube.

For Sweden > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 12:54

Yes, but I’m excited for Top Gear USA to be the best Top Gear

djmt1 > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 12:55

Sure, I have no reason not to and to be blunt I’m gagging for a real car show and this could very well be it.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 12:55

For me TopGear is Clarkson-May-Hammond. So, no.

Needmoargarage > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 12:56

I’ll give it a try but won’t have high expectations.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 12:57

Eh, I’m kind of over the whole thing at this point.

Tareim - V8 powered > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 12:58

yes I will watch it because I’m not a 1 car show snob, I seem to be in the minority that is actually happy that all of this means there will be 2 car shows where there used to be 1

Wacko > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 12:59

i will watch one or two to see how bad the BBC failed.

Still say Mr bean should of took over the show.

Jdrentarol > For Sweden
02/02/2016 at 12:59

It already is. Netflix and Hulu ditched Top Gear, so America is the only one we can watch anymore.

My citroen won't start > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 13:01

Sure, I see no reason why I wouldn’t

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 13:06

I don’t expect it to be bad, but it’s not Top Gear. Think of it this way:

Porsche decides to make the 911 a front engine layout for the next generation. It is just as fast or faster than the current generation. Is it a bad car? No. Is it a 911? No. Call it something else.

Killing the 911 and replacing it with a front engined “912" would cause less backlash than making the 911 front engined. That’s what’s happening here.

BBC should be saying “Top Gear is dead, this is what we are replacing it with” rather than “this is what Top Gear will be now”.

Arrivederci > For Sweden
02/02/2016 at 13:10

Chalk that up to something I never expected to hear.

AkursedX > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 13:15

I will probably catch a few. I don’t want it to fail because we need more good car shows.

Plus I am in love with Sabine Schmitz.

Laurence > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 13:15

I'll give it a chance, but I'm not really a fan of Chris Evans, so not sure I'll like it too much

Noah - Now with more boost. > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 13:17

I’ll probably check it out after the first series is over so I can skip a few episodes if I need to. I like Chris Harris’ youtube work but I’m afraid that he’ll have to dumb down his nerdy (interesting) side for the lowest common denominator audience. They usually cut off James when he tried to explain anything technical. And I hope they approach sabine’s role from a “she’s a cool woman with serious driving skills” angle but I worry that gimmicky German jokes will be spread on thick.

Alfalfa > Jdrentarol
02/02/2016 at 13:17

Netflix still has the last 5 seasons, actually.

Alfalfa > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 13:18

I’ll give it an honest chance. If I have a chance to watch it, that is.

Saracen > Jdrentarol
02/02/2016 at 13:21

I can watch it any time. I have every episode on my media PC.

Saracen > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 13:21

Probably not. It’ll be a train wreck, and I can’t stand Chris Evans.

Jdrentarol > Alfalfa
02/02/2016 at 13:23

Oh yeah, I forgot. Watched every single episode though.

Sam > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 13:31

I don’t like his face.

So no.

Steve in Manhattan > TheHondaBro
02/02/2016 at 13:39

Button has no screen presence. But he might be a good Stig ....

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 13:45

Likely not.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 13:46

I think it’s worth a shot.

Keep in mind that just because this is the starting formula for the new Top Gear, it’s no guarantee that this will be the only formula. James May wasn’t part of the Top Gear we’re all so familiar with until the 2nd series (or maybe it was third).

Even Top Gear USA was tragic when they tried to mimic the UK format, but found their own when they decided to just to episode long car challenges - it’s much more befitting of US television. Part of the fun of the UK news segment is that the three of them said many ridiculous things and had great chemistry.

If Chris Evans isn't well received, I can't imagine this going on for very long before a replacement is found.

Steve in Manhattan > AkursedX
02/02/2016 at 13:51

I’d let her drive me around a track anytime ....

Steve in Manhattan > djmt1
02/02/2016 at 13:58

I didn’t like it when Top Gear USA dropped their version of Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, so I suppose I’m a fan of the BBC format. We’ll see what they come up with.

djmt1 > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 14:00

I’ve never been a fan of the segment and especially so in the later series where it seemed to take over the episodes. I’m watching the show for cars or at least comedy with cars in the background not to hear somebody plug their new movie.

Steve in Manhattan > Wacko
02/02/2016 at 14:00

As Mr. Bean or as Black Adder?

Steve in Manhattan > For Sweden
02/02/2016 at 14:01

Which Top Gear is best Top Gear?

this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 14:07

I will certainly give it a try, especially if Harris and ze German actually do it. Going to try to be patient though, ever seen the unwatchable first series of old new top gear?

Wacko > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 14:08

As Carlos Ghosn!

Steve in Manhattan > djmt1
02/02/2016 at 14:11

C’mon, Cameron Diaz doing donuts in an Aston did nothing for you?

djmt1 > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 14:14

Sure that did. Listening to her and Tom wittering on for 20 minutes did not.

wiffleballtony > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 14:16

I don’t know depends if it’s on YouTube or Netflix or Amazon. I’m not a BBC America subscriber and won’t bend over backwards for this.

Steve in Manhattan > djmt1
02/02/2016 at 14:22

Still haven’t seen that movie ... probably not going to ....

pip bip - choose Corrour > Steve in Manhattan
02/03/2016 at 05:56

i’ll give it a crack.

gingabloke > A slushbox can be fun, too!
02/03/2016 at 08:22

Grow up. Top Gear started in 1977, well before Clarkson & Chums got their hands on it.

Will it be different? Yes, of course.

Will it be better? Probably not, but it’s likely to still be the best motoring program on TV, such is the competition.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > gingabloke
02/03/2016 at 11:08

Their trio, for me, was the best TopGear. That’s my opinion bro.

To each his own, and I respect if others would have different views about the matter..

bryan40oop > Steve in Manhattan
02/04/2016 at 19:33

Nein.