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The Amazing Race => Amazing Race 35 => Topic started by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 06:56:42 PM

Title: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 06:56:42 PM

:conf: Happy TAR PREMIERE DAY!!! :conf: 




IMPORTANT! Even though we are a spoiler board, we do NOT want to have the episode spoiled while it is airing.




SO PLEASE ** NO  OUTCOMES ** to be posted before the show is DONE airing East Coast time!




And to protect the unspoiled, NO FUTURE SPOILERS EVER!


Anyone breaking these rules is at BIG risk.  :browsie: 


Otherwise, come watch with us for the best weekly viewing party in town!! :party:




We will have a LIVE streaming video posted every week we can find one. So if you are overseas or just on the West Coast and want to watch right away...please join us! You can follow along and PLEASE help update as the show unfolds! We hope everyone will join in the fun!! :tup:


LIVE STREAMING VIDEO links will be HERE  (https://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,37122.0.html) and will normally be put up about 20 minutes before show time.




And you can entertain yourself with the weekly episode threads as well while you wait! **Spoilers**


Have FUN everyone and :tu for joining us!!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 07:05:01 PM
After the Survivor premiere, which finishes in 1 hour and 25 minutes from now, TAR will be on the air!
(https://media.tenor.com/U-dJqCNkOH8AAAAM/im-there-to-win-win.gif)
So stay tuned for the preshow, enjoy a beverage, hype yourself up, do laundry, it's gonna be a long night!
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/RdY79k1DJ0BxSeJCUk/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on September 27, 2023, 07:55:33 PM
Beware, as the premiere episode is already available in the wild, do not spoil it for those watching during the east coast live broadcast.

So far we do have one not that reliable source for those who need live stream links. Will be posting shortly after 9pm ET.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:00:39 PM
30 minutes until the race begins!
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/TWOgTYL827JdQhWDrK/200w.gif?cid=82a1493brro829mwv9rziwces2cvfiqlpt8zrihg05n6e6ko&ep=v1_gifs_related&rid=200w.gif&ct=g)
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on September 27, 2023, 08:18:36 PM
Live Stream links are up for those who need it.
Refer to this updated thread (https://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,38162.0.html) for TAR 35 instead.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:26:07 PM
4 MINUTES! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:30:28 PM
 :luvya: And we are officially on the air! :luvya:

(90 minutes, here we go.)

Phil introduces the starting line: We are back! Snippets of future tasks!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:31:12 PM
"We need to book a flight" - Jocelyn

YEEEEESSS

Once again, the Express Pass is up for grabs and the U-Turn is mandatory. Ouch. And for the first time ever, we have 13 teams!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:32:18 PM
The Hollywood Sign is celebrating its 100th anniversary! Originally built as a billboard, it's now a monument of L.A.'s landscape. All teams casually jogging in. Ashlie & Todd are the first confessionals followed by Andrea & Malaina talking about their competitive spirits. Morgan & Lena say they have a tendency to fight, but also strive to love.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:34:34 PM
Phil introduces the Sign and the premise of the show. He does an icebreaker starting with Rob & Corey. Rob wants to hear Phil say he wants him to say he is #1. Joel & Garrett say they left their wives at home for the race. Joe & Ian are testing their communication skills. Victor & Jocelyn, Eliza & Iliana, Alex & Sheridan, and Liam & Yeremi are speaking next.

Phil says EVERY leg is an elimination leg. No more safety. Greg & John are worried.

Phil introduces the Express Pass.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:35:36 PM
Robbin & Chelsea compliment each other with Chelsea saying Robbin is a wildcard.

Phil says everyone will be making a vote to U-Turn. Anna Leigh, "Oh crap." Todd, "It changes the whole ballgame."

Phil: No more charters!!!! :clap2:
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:35:55 PM
The world is waiting for you! Good luck! Travel safe! Goooo!!!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:36:54 PM
Everyone grabbing their clues on the windshield of their cars! Joel & Garrett trying to find the Biltmore Hotel. Andrea is confused if people are in front or behind them.

"This is the most amazing experience of my adult life!" - Ian

Intro!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 08:39:06 PM
Interesting with uturn vote it will be put on regular place instead of TAR 31 esque stuff
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:41:39 PM
And we come back from the commercial break! Downtown L.A. is to the left of us - Joe & Ian need "real directions". They have been dating for a little over 5 years and are total opposites of each other. Alex & Sheridan are trying to get directions. They spin in a circle and find a random stranger. Rob & Corey and Steve & Anna crowd around him too.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:44:30 PM
Corey would always be the backseat assistant. He is a CODA and Rob is determined to win. Rob has been waiting for years and years. Andrea & Malaina talk in the car ride about how Malaina's memory is shot. They have been college best friends and are goofy and bubbly. "I said 110 and you said 101."

Alex & Sheridan share the same apartment and work at the same consulting firm. They are pretty much twins at heart.

Elizabeth & Iliana get on the highway and share Ili is Eliza's firstborn. They butt heads and get along. Lovely duo!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on September 27, 2023, 08:44:50 PM
Interesting with uturn vote it will be put on regular place instead of TAR 31 esque stuff

Uturn vote makes this a choice for either a social game (hope we don't hear the A-word anytime soon) or gun for the strong teams or the one holding the EP.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:45:50 PM
Joe & Ian are the first team en route to Biltmore while Greg & John follow just behind. Andrea & Malaina park too!

ROADBLOCK: "Who wants to be above it all?"
One team member must cross a tightroe and unscramble the correct phrase to receive their next clue from Derek & Claire. Two flights, first departs 90 minutes ahead of the second flight.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:46:29 PM
First six teams on the first flight is what I heard!

Andrea isn't afraid of heights, but says the unscrambling could be the worrisome part. Joe and Greg start traversing.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 08:47:18 PM
Damn 90 mins separation. Interesting
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:48:28 PM
All three teams cross successfully. Elizabeth & Iliana feel like they are not heading in the right way. They get back on the highway and Iliana starts worrying.

Robbin & Chelsea, Ashlie & Todd, Rob & Corey, Jocelyn & Victor, and Alex & Sheridan arrive.

"If we are the last ones, I'm going to have a heart attack."- Elizabeth & Iliana.

Commercials.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 08:49:36 PM
Cant remember when the last time they had an actual task (any form a task) before getting the flight to the next destination besides TAR 25
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: ianthebalance on September 27, 2023, 08:49:52 PM
The voting U-turn is my least favorite twist in TAR franchise history so I’m pissed

Edit: to clarify, I am a strict believer that teams that finish behind you or are currently behind you should not be able to hinder your game
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on September 27, 2023, 08:51:12 PM
Cant remember when the last time they had an actual task (any form a task) before getting the flight to the next destination besides TAR 25

29 had the luggage thing so they could determine partner picking order. Does that count?
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 08:51:44 PM
Cant remember when the last time they had an actual task (any form a task) before getting the flight to the next destination besides TAR 25

29 had the luggage thing so they could determine partner picking order. Does that count?

Ah. Yeah i def forgot lol
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: ianthebalance on September 27, 2023, 08:53:33 PM
I was really excited for this season but man that lowered my hype levels by a lot  :'(
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:54:37 PM
Back from the ads! The mother-daughter duo are trapped in L.A.'s grid and ask a street vendor. They ask to look up Biltmore Hotel and are astounded by the results. Okay...

Joe is unscrambling and Greg follows behind. This is in alphabetical order too so it's even tougher.

Liam & Yeremi and Steve & Anna arrive at the hotel. Joel & Garrett follow in at 11th.

Todd does the traversing and is struggling a bit. Rob is doing the Roadblock (impressive!).
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:55:34 PM
Robbin & Chelsea, Steve & Anna (moving super fast like a spider monkey) traversing.

Now it's close to everyone's game. Greg tries to look for clues in the middle like Wheel of Fortune.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:56:58 PM
Greg says Derek & Claire were taller than they looked. He gets the answer right!

ROUTE INFO: Fly to Bangkok, Thailand!

Alex & Sheridan arrive 12th, oops. May have said them earlier. They start bickering who will do the task. Sheridan does it out of frustration.

Morgan & Lena and Liam & Yeremi at the traverse.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:58:37 PM
Joel & Garrett and Victor & Jocelyn follow right behind. "Frosty" Lol:

"If we get this right, we're all on this first flight." Rob silently makes his way to Derek & Claire with being deaf as a huge advantage. He signs out "City of Angels". Elizabeth & Iliana finally arrive at Biltmore.

"I'm with my mother, so she'll kill you." - Iliana
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 08:59:24 PM
Now everyone but Greg & John and Rob & Corey are at the hotel.

So many wrong guesses.

Commercials.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 08:59:53 PM
Well rob is sneaky  :funny: :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: redwings8831 on September 27, 2023, 09:00:06 PM
50 minutes???
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on September 27, 2023, 09:01:07 PM
I do like how challeging this RB was. Not just the traverse, but a challening guessing task.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 09:01:27 PM
Damn first task for flight determination and it was hard
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:04:12 PM
We are back again from ads, holy crap, three waves and we haven't even left L.A. :-[

"I think we'll be here forever." - Robbin

Victor, when I catch you. Stop sharing answers. He's off to Jocelyn.

Joe also gets it.

Todd, when I catch you too. Everyone going to the airport.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:05:10 PM
Greg & John and Rob & Corey are the first teams to check in at the first China Airlines flight to Bangkok. John says he took ASL online, but only knows minimal. They introduce themselves and see each other as peers and brothers.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:05:51 PM
Joe & Ian start bickering going to LAX.

Victor & Jocelyn and Todd & Ashlie meet on the first flight followed by Andrea & Malaina.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:06:58 PM
Morgan & Lena are 6 at the ticket counter while Joel & Garrett, Steve & Anna, Robbin & Chelsea, and Elizabeth & Iliana are in the back of the pack.

Liam & Yeremi, Joe & Ian, and Alex & Sheridan follow just behind.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:08:31 PM
Everyone receiving their respective tickets to Bangkok. They connect thru Taipei, Taiwan.

ROUTE INFO: Wat Paknam to pick up your next clue!

Everyone running to taxis!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 09:09:08 PM
90 minutes is a huge separation but with 7 teams in the second batch of flight it would still matter
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on September 27, 2023, 09:09:35 PM
Everyone receiving their respective tickets to Bangkok. They connect thru Taipei, Taiwan.

ROUTE INFO: Wat Paknam to pick up your next clue!

Everyone running to taxis!

The oddity of hearing Phil mention Taipei is funny, having just arrived back in Brazil from Taipei less than 30 hours ago.
I'm still a bit groggy from the 3 long flights I had to take, that's why the Live Stream thread went up so late.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:09:41 PM
Victor speaks Thai unlike Nathan & Jennifer. :lol:

The couple wants to conquer the world.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:10:30 PM
Todd & Ashlie talk about needing to work out on not freaking out about things not in their control. They almost called off their marriage during a dark time.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:11:33 PM
Morgan & Lena are the FIRST to arrive at the clue box!

ROUTE INFO: Travel by longtail boat and tuktuk to Wat Suthat.
EXPRESS PASS CHANCE: Eat a plate of insects. Oh, this will be perfect for Cara from TAR14.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:12:40 PM
Morgan & Lena take the Express Pass chance and are shivering and shaking eating the larvae and mealworms.

Andrea & Malaina are here in 2nd! They go after the Express Pass too.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 09:13:10 PM
Oh wow. Actual task yo grab an express pass  :cheer:
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:13:39 PM
Andrea & Malaina immediately turn back around after seeing Morgan & Lena and the plates.

Rob & Corey are 3rd at the first wat.

Morgan & Lena are oil and water type of sisters.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:14:41 PM
Rob & Corey are lost. Victor & Jocelyn try the Express Pass.
Morgan & Lena arguing.  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:15:53 PM
They have a few pieces left to go and are on the limbo.

Commercials.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: ghmorello on September 27, 2023, 09:16:40 PM
I can see conspiracy folks freaking out at that bug task.   :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 09:17:08 PM
I assume there is only one express pass so it would be like ff, once a team win it, the others couldnt grab it anymore
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:19:59 PM
And we are back to Morgan vs. Lena and the Express Pass dare!

They just have the tarantula, "Kumbayah!... Shut up!"

Victor & Jocelyn see the sisters finished and go off. They meet up with Rob & Corey to the market. Todd & Ashlie and Greg & John arrive and see Morgan & Lena got the Express Pass.

Victor & Jocelyn are the first at the longtails.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:21:01 PM
Rob & Corey are second in the boat. Morgan & Lena rush to the boat. "Enjoy your cruise ladies!" - Todd :funny:

Andrea & Malaina and Greg & John follow behind.

2ND FLIGHT ARRIVES!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on September 27, 2023, 09:22:02 PM
Glad that EP is an actual task.
If arrival at spot were closer, people could try to compete for it, it would be more competitive.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:22:41 PM
Anna says it stinks not being on the first flight, but shouldn't keep their heads down. They introduce themselves and talk about deer leases to go hunting. "Next stop, Buddha." - Steve

Joel & Garrett met in the Army 22 years ago and got deployed to Iraq. "Some day, we're gonna do this together."
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:24:04 PM
Liam & Yeremi were forced to grow up pretty young and had a scarred relationship in the past and recently rebuilt themselves. Liam tears up in his pre-race confessional.

Morgan & Lena, Todd & Ashlie, and Andrea & Malaina are getting into tuk tuks. Greg & John don't want to fight for tuk tuks.

Andrea: "Are you a tuk tuk of a taxi?"
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:25:44 PM
Victor & Jocelyn arrive 1st at the second wat.

DETOUR:
In Sword Play, teams need to learn 30 seconds of a sword twirling routine. In Spa Day, teams have to endure a strenuous Thai massage at Putthinan without calling Uncle.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:26:23 PM
Rob & Corey and Victor & Jocelyn do the massages. Victor tells about delivering Jocelyn's firstborn.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 09:26:49 PM
Very very interesting detour, just like in the old tar
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:27:10 PM
Everyone on first flight but Andrea & Malaina doing the massage. Sword Play is for Andrea & Malaina as Malaina says they are already in pain.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:28:14 PM
"They're gonna put you in a box after this right?" :lol:

Oh, everyone is taking on the massage like champs.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:29:11 PM
Andrea & Malaina arrive at Shalom Park and get bamboo sticks to practice the routine. Malaina does word association to help them remember the choreography. "Nobody's here. Nobody wanna memorize anything." - Andrea
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:29:31 PM
2nd flight teams all in longtails heading to the second wat.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on September 27, 2023, 09:30:59 PM
Everyone on first flight but Andrea & Malaina doing the massage. Sword Play is for Andrea & Malaina as Malaina says they are already in pain.

Considering that, wonder if there are limited stations.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:31:06 PM
Robbin discusses his husband's passing after battling leukemia. She also was diagnosed with a brain tumor and thankfully the doctors located it before it worsened. Liam & Yeremi forgot their lifejackets and are last while Elizabeth & Iliana run past them to the boats.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:32:38 PM
And Victor & Jocelyn are the first to finish followed by Rob & Corey the massages. "Hopefully that tarantula stays down."

ROUTE INFO: Race to the Pit Stop, Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat Worwham! Last team to arrive WILL be eliminated.

Feels good hearing that again.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:33:54 PM
Todd & Ashlie accidentally called Uncle for the first time in Race history of massages and have to restart.

Everyone on the second wave are doing the massages but Joe & Ian and Alex & Sheridan who do Sword Play.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:34:48 PM
Victor & Jocelyn are the FIRST to arrive on the Pit Stop! :2hearts:
They win OneKey Cash for a trip for two to Chile sponsored by Expedia!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:35:30 PM
Rob & Corey are team number TWO! Rob has had so much fun so far doing the race with his son.

Morgan & Lena finish the massage followed by Greg & John in 3rd and 4th.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on September 27, 2023, 09:36:04 PM
Victor & Jocelyn are the FIRST to arrive on the Pit Stop! :2hearts:
They win OneKey Cash for a trip for two to Chile sponsored by Expedia!

So happy for them.
Still sad Travelocity is no more.....
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:36:57 PM
Todd says his goal is to shut up and not be theatrical.

Out comes the swords and Andrea & Malaina are surprised with the extra pressure of the blade. First attempt fail. They aren't getting the movement of the sword together. "Do you want to try again?"

Commercials.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:38:24 PM
Victor & Jocelyn are the FIRST to arrive on the Pit Stop! :2hearts:
They win OneKey Cash for a trip for two to Chile sponsored by Expedia!

So happy for them.
Still sad Travelocity is no more.....
At least Phil didn't say "Expedia reward points" this time. :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 09:39:53 PM
I like how the prop of the practice is different from the performance so the racers need to adjust what they practice to their performance
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:42:00 PM
We return to the college besties under the knife to correct their choreography and switch to the massages. They ultimately choose the massages because the choreography is too intricate. Elizabeth & Iliana and Liam & Yeremi arrive at Wat Suthat.

Greg & John are team number 3 and Morgan & Lena are 4! Yay, we get Pit Stop placements!

Lena wants to give everyone a run for their money with the Express Pass as a threat.

Steve & Anna get to the massage while Joel & Garrett trail in behind.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:43:24 PM
Andrea & Malaina are at the massages. Joel & Garrett are tortured. Anna notices Andrea & Malaina were in the first flight and just arrived.

Elizabeth & Iliana find the wrong Thai massages. It's giving Mirna asking for the discotheque energy,  :2hearts:.

Robbin & Chelsea also lost.

Joe & Ian and Alex & Sheridan at the Sword Play Detour.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:46:27 PM
Joe & Ian strategize to break the choreography into sections away from Alex & Sheridan.

Elizabeth & Iliana see everyone's shoes are here. :clap2: However, there are only a limited number of massage mats and will have to wait until another team to finish before they could join the activity. :o They are stuck in "gridlock". "I feel like if we do nothing, it's just..." They are STRESSED and realize the swords are a little more complicated and dependent on their accuracy skills.

Commercials.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on September 27, 2023, 09:48:56 PM
Joe & Ian strategize to break the choreography into sections away from Alex & Sheridan.

Elizabeth & Iliana see everyone's shoes are here. :clap2: However, there are only a limited number of massage mats and will have to wait until another team to finish before they could join the activity. :o They are stuck in "gridlock". "I feel like if we do nothing, it's just..." They are STRESSED and realize the swords are a little more complicated and dependent on their accuracy skills.

Commercials.

How far apart are the detour spots? The massage one has a time limit, so waiting might be wise, if the other option is further away. Travel time by switching, would probably be enough to compensate for wait time, considering that 5 teams have the task underway.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 09:50:10 PM
I would honestly choose to wait, sword skill could take a pretty long time to master so its a none wiser either to change the task. Massage task has a fixed time so as long as you dont tap out your massaeur you should be fine
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:52:35 PM
We come back to the mom-daughter duo between a rock and a hard place. Elizabeth makes the final decision and WAITS.

Joe & Ian head off to the swords while Alex & Sheridan are behind.

Todd & Ashlie are team number 5!

Steve & Anna and Joel & Garrett leave, getting Elizabeth & Iliana into the parlor.

Liam is screaming. "It's like nirvana mixed with so much pain."

Steve & Anna are team number 6 and Joel & Garrett are team number 7!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:54:09 PM
Joe & Ian passed on their first try and are off from the Detour. Alex & Sheridan are disapproved.

Elizabeth said she could deal with it delivering two babies. :2hearts:

It's basically Alex & Sheri vs. Eliza & Ili at this point.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:55:10 PM
Alex & Sheridan want to keep trying while Elizabeth & Iliana finish the massage in 12th. The roommate siblings finally get a pass in last place. It's a battle!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:55:43 PM
Liam & Yeremi are 8TH! Joe & Ian are 9TH! Andrea & Malaina are 10TH! Robbin & Chelsea follow in behind in 11TH!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: ghmorello on September 27, 2023, 09:55:54 PM
Why does Sheridan look like Johnny Cage from Mortal Kombat?
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:57:20 PM
Alex & Sheridan vs. Elizabeth & Iliana to the mat in a tight taxi race!

And... ELIZABETH & ILIANA are TEAM NUMBER 12! :conf:

They are shocked! "Most humbling thing I have ever experienced in my life" - Elizabeth, "You've got to be a little faster! (Joyfully)" - Iliana

Alex & Sheridan are last and have been ELIMINATED from the race. They are glad they did the race and Sheridan has no regrets though disappointed.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:57:57 PM
Alex leaves with her head held high.

STAY TUNED FOR SCENES FROM OUR NEXT EPISODE!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 09:59:58 PM
NEXT WEEK!:
Show content
Next week on TAR, teams dive deeper into Thailand and look for peace (fanny pack left behind, giving off Kisha & Jen energy) and tranquility. Teams shown struggling emotionally and climactically.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on September 27, 2023, 10:00:45 PM
NEXT WEEK!:
Show content
Next week on TAR, teams dive deeper into Thailand and look for peace (fanny pack left behind, giving off Kisha & Jen energy) and tranquility. Teams shown struggling emotionally and climactically.

Whoa, not a This Season type of preview.....
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Jro on September 27, 2023, 10:01:07 PM
I am so happy that the ACTUAL amazing race is back!!! Not that the last few seasons were that bad but I truly missed not having charter planes, having public transport, and having actual twists.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 27, 2023, 10:01:56 PM
Very good premiere leg. I love how most tasks are challenging, even the first task. 90 mins really give more advantage for a bit better editing and pace, and i like how they soend time to introduce team more proper and announce all of their placements too
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Jro on September 27, 2023, 10:02:52 PM
NEXT WEEK!:
Show content
Next week on TAR, teams dive deeper into Thailand and look for peace (fanny pack left behind, giving off Kisha & Jen energy) and tranquility. Teams shown struggling emotionally and climactically.

Whoa, not a This Season type of preview.....

Now that you mention, yeah super weird that they didn't do one of those "This season on the amazing race...."
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 27, 2023, 10:41:18 PM
Had to rest my head a little bit to regain myself, :bow:

Beautifully edited episode in general, everyone got their starring moments, did not feel like we were rushed for time, we got Pit Stop placements, unpredictability, hoping this is the exact consistency we get for the rest of the season! Chime in if you had a pleasant time at the premiere party! Time for more 90-minute workouts for me to keep up! Thanks for swinging by!

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Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: ianthebalance on September 28, 2023, 01:07:11 AM
I'm dreading the eventual voting u-turn but I had a good time watching tonight. In early legs I like a set time (unless you're Todd) vs risk but possible reward detour options, always neat to see how teams decide
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: ianthebalance on September 28, 2023, 01:10:04 AM
NEXT WEEK!:
Show content
Next week on TAR, teams dive deeper into Thailand and look for peace (fanny pack left behind, giving off Kisha & Jen energy) and tranquility. Teams shown struggling emotionally and climactically.

Whoa, not a This Season type of preview.....

We kind of already had a season preview at the start of the episode
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on September 28, 2023, 02:01:43 AM
In another good news, amazing race is currently a trending topic on twitter  :cheer:
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Maanca on September 28, 2023, 07:09:54 AM
Now THIS is how Amazing Race should be. Loved it!!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Bookworm on September 28, 2023, 08:12:26 AM
Bangkok looked stunning as always, and I love the way teams' backstories were edited in throughout the episode.
My only disappointment was the linearity of the Leg design, especially with the Spa Day Detour having 5 stations; the design could've been fixed with 3 or 4 spots to really hone in on the dilemma. That being said, I LOVED the risk aspect of the Detour- a blanket 30 minutes (45 if you're Todd & Ashlie) versus learning a variable routine.

Further, any balancing issues with the Detour were mollified by the fact that we even got a premiere Detour, plus the decision by production to dedicate airtime instead to traveling by longboat and tuk tuk through Bangkok made complete sense. I'd much rather sacrifice some competitiveness to showcase the travel aspect of the show, which has been sorely missed the past few years.

I haven't been this excited for TAR in a long time, and this premiere easily outclassed Survivor's.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: cbacbacba1 on September 28, 2023, 11:31:24 AM
Happy to have TAR back  :cheer:  However this leg turned out to be a disappointment to me  :groan:

1. TAR producers claimed they learnt answer-sharing kills suspense, yet right out of the gate the 1st task has answer sharing  :groan:
2. The locations in Bangkok were too similar to each other. Every single location visited other than the message shop was park or temple  :groan:  Can't we have something else for Bangkok?
3. The detour appeared to be a little bit loop-sided, which the spa side seems to be far easier than the other choice.

Yet, I am glad we have the extra 30 minutes of airtime such that we can hear teams more in depth. Even if for the 1st boot team, we heard them go into detail of their relationship, and how they deserved to be eliminated first  :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Mr.Nuke on September 28, 2023, 09:24:34 PM
1. TAR producers claimed they learnt answer-sharing kills suspense, yet right out of the gate the 1st task has answer sharing  :groan:
I don't know I personally found this to be one of the most hilarious (and somewhat sad) race things I've ever witnessed and their editing was perfect on it. You had everyone overtly working together to talk it out and not even making an attempt to include Rob and Rob got it well before all of them.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on September 29, 2023, 11:09:23 AM
On paper, this premiere LEG had a lot going for it: good physical/mental RB, self driving in LA, no more charter!, gross eating challenge, Detour on Leg 1 (last time there was a RB and Detour on Leg 1 was TAR 28 I believe?), TAXIS!, Tuk tuk, boats

Unfortunately, the EPISODE itself was okay as far as editing goes. They still have trouble explaining why certain teams fall behind, why certain teams jump ahead — too often they just cut to the next location. No suspense whatsoever. Way too many confessionals, it seriously takes you out of the episode
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Maanca on September 29, 2023, 11:20:07 AM
To be fair, we're not used to them having to introduce 13 teams. A lot of confessionals is understandable, even in 90 minutes. Now with that out of the way, it'll get better the next episode.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: stunami on September 29, 2023, 03:27:33 PM
Unfortunately, the EPISODE itself was okay as far as editing goes. They still have trouble explaining why certain teams fall behind, why certain teams jump ahead — too often they just cut to the next location. No suspense whatsoever. Way too many confessionals, it seriously takes you out of the episode

I agree, the two times I said the same thing in my mind was when Andrea and Malaina were in first place (after deciding not doing the express pass task) but then they showed up like 4 or 5 in the boat. Or pretty much Robbin and Chelsea in Thailand
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: kyleisalive on September 29, 2023, 04:32:21 PM
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The locations in Bangkok were too similar to each other. Every single location visited other than the message shop was park or temple  :groan:  Can't we have something else for Bangkok?

Bangkok is three things: temples (wats), the river, and underpasses.  They show a lot of temples because nearly everything there is a temple, and they would be missing out if they weren't visiting them.  Wat Pho and Wat Arun are some of the most amazing landmarks I've ever seen.  Going further out of this core part of the city means missing out on what most people view as Bangkok.  And it looks like we're getting the other side of it next week.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 29, 2023, 05:58:17 PM
On paper, this premiere LEG had a lot going for it: good physical/mental RB, self driving in LA, no more charter!, gross eating challenge, Detour on Leg 1 (last time there was a RB and Detour on Leg 1 was TAR 28 I believe?), TAXIS!, Tuk tuk, boats

Unfortunately, the EPISODE itself was okay as far as editing goes. They still have trouble explaining why certain teams fall behind, why certain teams jump ahead — too often they just cut to the next location. No suspense whatsoever. Way too many confessionals, it seriously takes you out of the episode
Looking back at a more cooled-down time, I definitely agree the use of confessionals and teams' background info still is too much (even though it's noticeably diluted from 34's excessive instruction repeating). A lot of the time spent on this during the broadcast could be used more toward focusing on how teams interact with Bangkok and each other out on the course to drive their journey. All of the "formal" team introductions could've been done in the L.A. portion of the episode and abridged like pre-TAR26 style. The word scramble really didn't need to be the driver of the first quarter.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: ianthebalance on September 29, 2023, 06:22:45 PM
I’ve never really been sure why around 27 or so they stopped having all the team introductions before the starting line. Plus I’ve never seen any fan praise that change, only complaints if ever mentioned.

And at least for me, I always preferred the quicker team intros over the longer ones they do nowadays when a team is “introduced”
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Pi on September 29, 2023, 10:03:56 PM
I'm sure I'll be echoing a lot of points already made but here's my takes on the episode:

- I love the 90 minute runtime, especially when there's 13 teams to be introduced. So much would have to be cut to make it an hour episode. I hope that when the race is whittled down to just a few teams, the legs are packed with transportation and tasks in order to flesh out the full hour and a half.

- Ugh, seeing teams sharing the answer during the first task of the season is disappointing - reminiscent of TAR 32. However, I admit it was a good strategic move by Todd to do it, so... it's fine, I guess. (I loved seeing Rob get it before the group did <3)

- Telling teams about the Voting U-Turn at the starting line introduces a social angle to the race before Phil has even raised his eyebrow and said "Go!". This isn't Big Brother or Survivor. Before, if you didn't want to get U-Turned, you raced harder. Now, if you don't want to get U-Turned, you spend race time trying to convince others that you're not the threat. If a team races well in the first several legs, other teams will be able to just U-Turn them instead of figuring out how to outrace them. I don't like that.

- I like how they implemented a task in order to get the Express Pass, but IMO there should be even more risk involved in the decision. It's a fairly safe choice to try for the EP when you can complete the task and move on before the second flight teams even get there. Ideally, the task would be farther away or more challenging in order to increase the leverage of the decision. The Express Pass is powerful and should require a substantial sacrifice in order to obtain it.

- "I've never even been to Asia" *remembers that Iraq and Kuwait are in Asia* "... unless you count Iraq or Kuwait." :P

- Detour: Watching other people get a massage isn't the most gripping thing ever, although I would have LOLed if someone had to restart at like 29 minutes and 55 seconds. I think the judging on the sword task seemed lenient enough given that the other Detour was so straightforward.

- Usually a team at the back would tend to opt for the riskier Detour rather than the fixed-time option, but Elizabeth & Iliana didn't. It worked out for them because of Alexandra & Sheridan taking too many tries to do the sword task (I don't think the producers expected that anyone would need that many tries).

- Alexandra & Sheridan seemed like good people, but they didn't have the killer instinct that so many highly successful teams possess.

Thank you Rachel for the updates!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Theo on September 30, 2023, 08:11:46 AM
Really enjoyed the premiere. Just glad that TAR is back, I almost cried when I heard the theme and watched the intro
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: georgiapeach on September 30, 2023, 10:38:36 AM
Really enjoyed the premiere. Just glad that TAR is back, I almost cried when I heard the theme and watched the intro

ME TOO!! So very happy to have them BACK!!
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: ianthebalance on September 30, 2023, 12:14:21 PM
One thing I would’ve done differently is having only three pairs of massage therapists available at a time at the Spa Day task. With that change there is a more likely chance you have to wait for an opening (if you’re not in the lead), increases the chances of having to wait for a new station if you mess up, and makes the other task more desirable
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 30, 2023, 06:15:33 PM
I'm sure I'll be echoing a lot of points already made but here's my takes on the episode:

- I love the 90 minute runtime, especially when there's 13 teams to be introduced. So much would have to be cut to make it an hour episode. I hope that when the race is whittled down to just a few teams, the legs are packed with transportation and tasks in order to flesh out the full hour and a half.

Thank you Rachel for the updates!
Thank you! And it did not occur to me until just now that the fewer teams there are, the more they would NEED to show to fill up 90 minutes. The last 3 episodes will be very interesting to see how they handled it. Not a lot of wiggle room to keep jumping to different teams if the courses aren't at least lengthened.
Title: Re: TAR 35 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 9/27/2023 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Xoruz on September 30, 2023, 10:59:07 PM
A return to form that was needed after 3 years. Very much took advantage of the 90 minutes to give us a good sense of all 13 teams. We'll still get team backgrounds in subsequent episodes, but this one did a lot of heavy lifting. This thread will be broken record in that there could have been tweaks like having fewer massage therapists or having the Express Pass in another location, but it didn't bother me too much.