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Why the Amazing Race has lost its magic
Hooky:
Enough with casting all the showbiz fringies, the people that TPTB wish all of us ordinary people would constantly act and look like. Enough with recruiting. I want a real race, not some watered down show intended to launch someone's star career. THIS is why TAR has lost it's magic.
In all seriousness, my motivation to watch this next season (TAR 17) is next to zero. The route really doesn't seem unique enough (or good enough to meet expectations), the casting is terrible (as usual), and the prospects are bleak. I truly don't care if a female team ever wins if it means sacrificing what truly makes this show great: Exotic and unique locations, interesting and relevant tasks, and a cast of ELEVEN, TWO-PERSON TEAMS OF ORDINARY PEOPLE. Yes, Lynne Spillman, it's time to actually start casting the way Phil and BvM say you are. Thanks for once again not delivering.(:;)
Caelestor:
The moment I saw TAR 14's new intro sequence and route map, I knew something was up.
TAR 13, though not as action-packed as I would have liked it to be, still had that classic feel and some innovation.
The last two seasons have confirmed to me that TAR is just aiming for ratings (and unfortunately that means dumbing down the show and bringing in familiar faces). Personally, I blame CBS and the fact that shows simply age.
At least I've got Latin America! :yess:
P.S. You should never judge a season until the intro though. Personally, I thought 14 was gonna suck until I saw the premier (of course, the second episode then came...)
Hooky:
--- Quote from: Caelestor on July 08, 2010, 09:04:06 PM ---The moment I saw TAR 14's new intro sequence and route map, I knew something was up.
TAR 13, though not as action-packed as I would have liked it to be, still had that classic feel and some innovation.
The last two seasons have confirmed to me that TAR is just aiming for ratings (and unfortunately that means dumbing down the show and bringing in familiar faces). Personally, I blame CBS and the fact that shows simply age.
At least I've got Latin America! :yess:
P.S. You should never judge a season until the intro though. Personally, I thought 14 was gonna suck until I saw the premier (of course, the second episode then came...)
--- End quote ---
Yes. And I'm fed up with all of it. TAR is no longer a "classy" show. Now it's just appealing to the masses, even though it really doesn't need to do that to succeed ratings-wise.
GreeneTeam:
AR13 truly was the last of the classics;)
georgiapeach:
Hi Tina and Ken!! TAR 13's cast is the tightest one I know. Y'all are special!! :hearts:
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