After rewatching the episode…
at Blair bringing fashion stuff to the race but not the essential stuff like swimwear.
The flight drama was somehow fun to watch. I haven't seen one on quite a long time.
If Marty & Hagan had gotten on the 2nd flight instead, I think they would've survived. Meanwhile, if Scott & Blair were on the 3rd flight, I think they could be out. Blair was lucky Rachel could lend her something. I'm pretty sure Darius or Cameron can't do the same.
The detour was cultural and fun to watch, especially with 11 teams!
The roadblock shuffled some placements; also fun to watch.
The intense fight for last was also fun to watch. Darius & Cameron made so many mistakes this leg, but Marty & Hagan's one mistake was more costly.
I really wish I could see them race further or see them back in another season; both of which are doubtedly possible.
I don't find any of the teams annoying… yet?
All the teams seem really likable to me. Tyler & Korey proved themselves to be a threat. They seem stronger than I expected. Dana & Matt were more inconsistent this leg. It's obviously shown when Dana said she has a hot personality.
I thought they'd be dominating the whole race like Justin & Diana or Misti & Jim, but it's actually a good thing they're not. Brittany & Jessica lost their lead again. It happened last leg when they were 1st to Phil but last to the detour. This time, they finished the detour in 5th, but got to the pit stop in 7th. If they lose their lead again next leg, I'd probably classify them as weak.
I really think Scott & Blair would've been eliminated had they not gotten on the 2nd flight.
With their mistakes at the detour, having to do a speedbump, and the mistake of not bringing a swimwear could've cost them the race. They were just lucky the last team was almost an hour behind them.
Brittany & Jessica and Sheri & Cole were 2 of the most invisible teams this leg, but their invisibility is not that serious. (Under the radar?) Anyway, that means every team got enough screentime to be recognized, and with 11 teams racing, that's just great!
Overall, this is the best episode of the season so far.
There was enough culture shown, even though it gives some sort of Indonesian vibe on some parts. We have 11 teams racing the 2nd leg, on a country never visited by TAR before, with frequent shuffling of placements, and enough flight, task, and mistake drama. This episode was so good it inspired me to continue working on my fanfic.
