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What ruins a season for you?
Jimmer:
Honestly, I don't think is a specific thing that ruins a season for me, the only thing I would say is a boring cast (or having a lot of the interesting teams (usually F/F) eliminated early). Having boring tasks, linear leg, and lack of flight drama can also contribute to a bad season as well. However, a lot of this has to accumulate throughout the season.
The only exception I would make is when a particular narrative that I don't like is emphasized repetitively, that can really ruin a season and put a bad taste in my mouth. Dave & Connor's edit comes to mind in Season 24.
RachelLeVega:
Mainly for me is the editing. You can have the best cast in recent years (season 25), but if the adrenaline, mystery, and adventure are not connecting, the season flatlines and appears as bland compared to the older contemporary seasons. This has happened for me since 21 onward. I still love the locations visited regardless.
cbacbacba1:
1) Boring dominant team, usually Alpha Males, like Andy & Tommy.
2) Everyone being too nice and drama-free to each others, like Season 19 and 24.
3) Seasons loaded with M/M teams towards the end, like Season 4 / 16.
Therefore, season 4 / 19 are the seasons that I don't like :funny:
TARUSAFan:
--- Quote from: Maanca on April 11, 2020, 06:34:55 PM ---
Cast is a big one. If we have to spend 11-12 weeks following a cast of unlikeable teams, it brings a sour note to the enjoyment, even if the route and tasks are great.
Season 20 is a big example for me. They filled that cast with too many law enforcement/alpha types who took the race seriously (and one dominated, of course). After Bopper & Mark were gone, I didn't care about any of the final 4, which made the last 2 legs a chore to watch.
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Agree on this. S.20 was painful to watch. The route was good. The cast fell flat for me, almost everyone was like Alpha Team. Rachel & Dave winning 8 Legs, missed 1 task in the Finale and still won. Brendon & Rachel, with the latter's incessant drama. Art & JJ, Vanessa & Ralph fights with Brendon & Rachel. Hot-tempered Twins, Annoying Mississippi Cousins. The airport blowout in Tanzania is a disgrace.
I don't mind drama. Every show needs some spice but too much is not good.
cbacbacba1:
--- Quote from: TARUSAFan on April 14, 2020, 05:06:16 AM ---
--- Quote from: Maanca on April 11, 2020, 06:34:55 PM ---
Cast is a big one. If we have to spend 11-12 weeks following a cast of unlikeable teams, it brings a sour note to the enjoyment, even if the route and tasks are great.
Season 20 is a big example for me. They filled that cast with too many law enforcement/alpha types who took the race seriously (and one dominated, of course). After Bopper & Mark were gone, I didn't care about any of the final 4, which made the last 2 legs a chore to watch.
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Agree on this. S.20 was painful to watch. The route was good. The cast fell flat for me, almost everyone was like Alpha Team. Rachel & Dave winning 8 Legs, missed 1 task in the Finale and still won. Brendon & Rachel, with the latter's incessant drama. Art & JJ, Vanessa & Ralph fights with Brendon & Rachel. Hot-tempered Twins, Annoying Mississippi Cousins. The airport blowout in Tanzania is a disgrace.
I don't mind drama. Every show needs some spice but too much is not good.
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Everyone has a confrontation with at least 1 team except Bopper & Mark (maybe Joey Fitness & Danny too) is ridiculously hilarious :funny:
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