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Double-Episode Finales
RachelLeVega:
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--- Quote from: RachelLeVega on January 07, 2014, 06:33:37 PM ---I don't mind it, but I don't like it. The penultimate and final Leg combination is way too time-consuming for most viewers and they usually fall asleep by five minutes into the second episode. Movie theatre conscience :lol:
Besides, it makes the penultimate Leg look so boring.
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Actually, the penultimate legs are usually the highlights? (TAR 23,TAR 22, TAR 20) :lol:
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TAR20 in Hiroshima was pretty cool (enjoyed seeing the iconic Itsukushima Shrine and war memorial) until the Roadblock came up in Osaka. I kind of wish the Roadblock was solving a giant sudoku board than grabbing chicken in midair. Now THAT would be intense and frustrating...
WalterC:
I thought TAR21 was the only one that had both episodes as real nail-biters, while TAR20 and TAR22 were the exact opposite, and for the most part, felt like a waste of time.
Ryan:
Being someone who just watched every season back-to-back on Project Free TV and Hulu, the double finales didn't bother me. I can see how this would be an issue if you're actually watching it live - but maybe it benefits those seasons that had the not-that-exciting penultimate legs.
Additionally, in sports, other shows, and a lot of other competitions, making the "Final Four" is a big deal and something celebrated. On Amazing Race, 4th place is cool, but it still means you're not racing in that final episode. Putting the two final episodes together in a finale format makes it more special to be in the last four and that "last night finale" show, even if they didn't finish the race.
Platrium:
--- Quote from: RyanBres24 on January 22, 2014, 11:03:05 AM ---Being someone who just watched every season back-to-back on Project Free TV and Hulu, the double finales didn't bother me. I can see how this would be an issue if you're actually watching it live - but maybe it benefits those seasons that had the not-that-exciting penultimate legs.
Additionally, in sports, other shows, and a lot of other competitions, making the "Final Four" is a big deal and something celebrated. On Amazing Race, 4th place is cool, but it still means you're not racing in that final episode. Putting the two final episodes together in a finale format makes it more special to be in the last four and that "last night finale" show, even if they didn't finish the race.
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In case you don't know, the 4th and 5th placed teams (sometimes even with the 6th) race the last leg as decoys. :)
Ryan:
--- Quote from: Platrium on January 23, 2014, 03:06:05 AM ---
--- Quote from: RyanBres24 on January 22, 2014, 11:03:05 AM ---Being someone who just watched every season back-to-back on Project Free TV and Hulu, the double finales didn't bother me. I can see how this would be an issue if you're actually watching it live - but maybe it benefits those seasons that had the not-that-exciting penultimate legs.
Additionally, in sports, other shows, and a lot of other competitions, making the "Final Four" is a big deal and something celebrated. On Amazing Race, 4th place is cool, but it still means you're not racing in that final episode. Putting the two final episodes together in a finale format makes it more special to be in the last four and that "last night finale" show, even if they didn't finish the race.
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In case you don't know, the 4th and 5th placed teams (sometimes even with the 6th) race the last leg as decoys. :)
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And as a new fan, I'll respond to that with WHOA, REALLY!?! Haha, I had no idea. Thats' such a smart idea - it's fun for both the teams left that they really don't have to see their alliance member actualllyyyyy leave the race, but then also cool because making that top 4 or 5 means you have a new role as a distraction, I presume? That purpose being so that fans don't find the finish line?
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