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TARAus 1 Episode 1 (Indonesia) Episode Discussion *SPOILERS*
Saravannan:
I loved it :) Teams were great and I was quite amazed that no one on the show knew the leg from TARA. I figured if you were going to be on the show you'd watch a ton of earlier seasons.
I've still got faith in Grant though, I loved him when he hosted the mole who-knows-how-long ago so hopefully he'll pick up quickly.
kevin2012:
Amazing Race Review
This is only my opinion, don't take it too seriously. Enjoy
Australia - Episode 1
Tasks - Climbing, rappelling, running through a mob of people throwing rice, carrying baskets on the head or selling 15 bowls of bakso, boating, diving, money-counting. This leg had everything, the tasks (even though were a copy of TARA4) are very well done, what does the next leg hold for us?
9/10
Location - Indonesia is beautiful and the camera crew's works is impeccable, some of the shots looks unreal (in a good way) and being in HD really helps. It's pretty obvious the producers are giving their all to give us a great season.
8/10
Teams - The cast is surprisingly likeable, with a few exceptions (see below), they're well rounded and genuine people. I've already bonded with some of the teams, and this is just the first episode.
9/10
Overall Score
8.5/10
Teams
Love
Sam and Renae - These tough girls don't take no for an answer, they're smart and strong and their first-place finish proves it. Beware the blondes.
Matt and Tom - I like these guys, honestly. I think they have the potential to become fan favorites soon.
Anne-Marie and Tracy - These two women are hilarious... nuff' said.
Like
Nathan and Tyler - I though I would absolutely HATE this team, I was wrong. they're funny, strong, and cool guys. I wonder what's in store from them.
Meh
Richard and Joey - A bit uninteresting, Joey is funny and Richard is nice enough. I'm thrilled they're nothing like Jonathan and Victoria.
Alana and Mel - I tried to at least like this team, but they're weak and pretty boring. I think I may be judging too quickly, prove me wrong girls.
Ryot and Liberty - I don't know why, but I've got a bad feeling about this team, I sense a meltdown soon...
Ugh
Jeff and Luke - The most boring team of them all, and possible contenders for the annoying alpha-male team slot.
YUCK!
Kelly and Dave - They're like an anti-Tyler and Nathan, I though I would absolutely LOVE them, a Kent and Vyxsin/Meredith and Gretchen hybrid. But I lost my patience with them halfway through the episode.
Anastasia and Chris - a model-like dating couple trying to figure out their future together... get me out of here.
Shoot me now
Mo and Mos - I can't stand them, they shouldn't be on this race. Unfit, annoying, and boring. I can't wait to watch them bite the dust, I can pretty much guarantee their elimination next week.
Current ranking of my favorite teams
1)Sam and Renae
2)Matt and Tom
3)Anne-Marie and Tracy
4)Nathan and Tyler
5)Richard and Joey
6)Ryot and Liberty
7)Alana and Mel
8)Jeff and Luke
9)Anastasia and Chris
10)Kelly and Dave
11)Mo and Mos
Kevin's predicted final results (this is locked for the season, we'll compare the actual results at the end of the season):
1)Matt and Tom
2)Nathan and Tyler
3)Sam and Renae
4)Jeff and Luke
5)Richard and Joey
6)Anastasia and Chris
7)Kelly and Dave
8)Ryot and Liberty
9)Anne-Marie and Tracy
10)Alana and Mel
11)Mo and Mos
Memorable moments
- Anyone else was just as surprised as me on how good the premiere was? The editing was on par with the US version and great use of background music
-The intro gives me chills.
-Tracy hanging on the rope, looking lifeless... What a strange moment
-"We hadn't even left the country" *Tracy laughs* "...and we were stuck in a carpark"*Tracy laughs harder*. This makes me burst out laughing every time.
-The cowboys didn't understand how to buy tickets, they're pretty clueless guys, aren't they? That's why I love 'em
-Teams running around like chickens with their heads cut off looking for the clue hidden in the boat.
-Running through a flock of people throwing rice at the teams? Genius
-The expression on some of the teams faces while doing the "Carry" detour (Nathan and Tyler, Sam and Renae, Jeff, and Tom)
-Anastasia's reaction when her team got the right number at the money-counting task.
-Alana and Mel's "butt-five"
-Not a single advertisement-task!
Next week's preview
Teams fly to Vietnam
Anastasia and Chris begin to argue...ugh
Anne-Marie and Tracy in the mud performing the classic "My Ox is Broken!" task.
A team suffers some form of betrayal
Final thoughts
I was really surprised at how well done the premiere was, I can't wait for next week's episode. This is gonna be a great season
redskevin88:
Redskevin88's Review: "Somebody Call the Police"
Summary
The Amazing Race Australia begins. After climbing down the Melbourne Cricket Ground towers, 10 teams flew to Bali, Indonesia. Anne-Marie & Tracy and Matt & Tom had trouble getting out of Australia, while Nathan & Tyler sailed their way across, only to encounter an Hours of Operation. The next morning, ten teams bumbled their way through Lombok, but eventually found their clue. While Richard & Joey struggled to sell bakso, Sam & Renae balanced their way through the detour, and counted their blessings to a first place finish, and won the Express Pass. Mo & Mos struggled through the entire leg, eventually, given the chance to catch up at the counting task, failed and were last. They were not eliminated but "marked for elimination".
redskevin88:
Tasks: 7/10
The tasks were good although a blatant copy of TARA 4 (except for the Melbourne Roadblock, which is why I only gave it a 7/10. Proof of the Redskevin's maxim that it is the cast that makes a race memorable, and not the route or tasks (which can also help)
Location: 8/10
Lombok, Indonesia is very beautiful, and in High-Def, wow. Wish the American version of TAR would visit there.
Teams: 9/10
The teams are good, wonderful, genuine people, not the plastic stereotypes you see on Reality TV.
Overall score: 8/10
Love
Sam & Renae: Wow. They are a strong girly-girl team like Nat & Kat or Brook & Claire from Season 17
Anne-Marie & Tracy: I absolutely adore this team, but sadly, don't see them going too far. Physical tasks will be their downfall.
Nathan & Tyler: Funny & strong guys, they will go far. Will they win? Too early to say
Like:
Mo & Mos - They are funny, humorous guys, but they're slow and unfit. Think they will be gone
Neutral:
Matt & Tom - Cowboys need to wisen up or soon be gone
Alana & Mel - Didn't see much of them to make a first impression
Jeff & Like - Ditto
Dislike:
Ryot & Liberty - Ryot, calm down buddy, this is too early to have stress fatigue
Dave & Kelly - They need to improve their attitude, could have been good.
Richard & Joey - They are too intense for my liking
Anastasia and Chris - Ditto Richard & Joey
Hate:
No One
Perdiction for next leg
1. Nathan & Tyler
2. Sam & Renae
3. Ryot & Liberty
4. Jeff & Luke
5. Alana & Mel
6. Dave & Kelly
7. Matt & Tom
8. Richard & Joey
9. Anastasia & Chris
10. Anne-Marie & Tracy
11. Mo & Mos
tarflyonthewall:
So, I'm going to recap this show. Is anyone able to provide a screencap comparing the four different map formats they've used? I'd like to compare the graphics used for the flights this time to the TARA4 graphics, as well as the green-globe used for TAR1-13 and the Google Earth graphics used for TAR14 onwards.
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