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Archive => RFF Archived Boards => The Amazing Race 29 => Topic started by: georgiapeach on March 30, 2017, 10:27:28 AM
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:conf: Happy TAR DAY!!! :conf:
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I need someone to take the lead here in Updating tonight please! Atlanta has an emergency and programming is interrupted and a gale is coming thru so power may be out for me too, :groan:
So y;all be good, have fun, and enjoy! Alen will add the live stream and you can start the fun at 940PM.
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I am able to update!
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Ready for the very bizarrely scheduled premiere! Go Team Complete Strangers! Never thought I would say that in the near future. :knock:
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I am telling you right now...this cast is awesome! Funny,sweet, grateful for the adventure, and SO thankful to be out of TAR limbo!
Enjoy and reread my post about how to support TAR! Thanks guys, update and have FUN!
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I will be here to update. My class got called off!
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I will be here to update. My class got called off!
God bless you all. The more the merrier!! I always MISS stuff!
Power is gonna go...flicker flicker. grrrrrrrrrr.
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AND REMEMBER >>NO SPOILERS PERIOD HERE!! Be warned!
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I am telling you right now...this cast is awesome! Funny,sweet, grateful for the adventure, and SO thankful to be out of TAR limbo!
Enjoy and reread my post about how to support TAR! Thanks guys, update and have FUN!
All in good fun! :lol: I watched and rewatched the cast interviews and they all seem very interesting, engaging, and multitalented with skills from all walks of life. 25 more minutes! :conf: Hoping they can get their first clues within 10 minutes of the premiere.
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I will be here to update. My class got called off!
God bless you all. The more the merrier!! I always MISS stuff!
Power is gonna go...flicker flicker. grrrrrrrrrr.
Just heard about the I-85! Stay safe!
I'm here but won't be a great updater!
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I won't be here for a live stream, but I'll watch it later.
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Did I come at the right time, or am I an hour too early?
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Did I come at the right time, or am I an hour too early?
You are here on time! 9 minutes to go!
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Come on Life in Pieces, finish up... :bump
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I'm excited! :bump Glad I'm here right now. :hoot:
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3 more minutes until takeoff!
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And the day has finally arrived! :conf: :conf: :conf:
Fingers crossed that we have an outstanding beginning! :hoot: :hoot:
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And it's here: welcome to the dreamiest, most downtown-iest place in L.A. County!
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Olive, Brooke, and Michael first for confessions
Shamir and Jenn and Jessie excited!
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We're up!
We're at Grand Hope Park in downtown Los Angeles, the start of The Amazing Race 29!
Phil says that they need to keep an eye out to pair up with a complete stranger for a Race around the world!
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First task: find luggage using Phil's given cardinal direction
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Stream not loading! *panics*
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Phil announces the Starting Line Task, they need to get the piece of luggage with the Panama flag - the quicker you get it the earlier you get to pick your partner!
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COME ON LIVE STREAM WORK
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The Starting Line Task is ongoing, several racers are being introduced! (very hard to update, someone please help! =P)
Olivia gets her luggage first!
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Becca is now my early favorite: Team Fun Meter!
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I can't update guys sorry.
This live streams aren't working on my computer!
Any suggestions for next week?
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Olive checks into Phil first with correct luggage! everyone else gets it until Joey shows Phil the PHILippines flag.
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Matt arrives back first! Then Olive! Then Floyd!
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Joey is told to run back with the wrong bag!
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Seth is paired with Olive! Team America hashtag
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Joey is the last racer to arrive.
Seth picks first and he picks Olivia.
Matt picks Redmond.
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Seth is paired with Olive! Team America hashtag
WHAT THE HELL! This hashtag ain't gunna be good this season
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Flash player missing on new laptop. Guess I'll have to read the updates for now. :tantrum
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Shamir picks Sarah!
Scott picks Brooke!
Becca picks Floyd!
Tara picks Joey!
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Matt & Redmond are Team Boyz!
Shamir & Sara
Scott & Brooke
Team Fun Meter & Floyd
Vance & Ashton
Tara & Joey
Logan & London (LoLo)
Kevin & Jenn
Michael & Liz
Jessie & Francesca (Team Awkwarddd... TallShort)
Officialized teams guys!
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Hidden inside one luggage is the EXPRESS PASS
Teams must travel by taxi to LAX and get one of two plane spots to Panama City!
As the last team to be selected, Jessie & Francesxa are rewarded? A ride with Phil directly to the airport. wow.
Everyone on the run!
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Floyd opens the suitcase with the Express Pass!!! with Becca!
Fly to Panama City!
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This is actually very fast paced. Flashed before my eyes.
All teams flying from Panama City! Upon landing, teams have to travel by driving to the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Docks, throwback to TAR8!
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I feel like I'm watching a drunk version of TAR, hahaha.
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Finally connected. :lol: Will rewatch episode later.
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And we are back! Seth & Olive arrive first at the Locks!
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Route info: Teams must travel to the Panama Rainforest Discovery Centsr Observatory in Gamboa and find their next clue!
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I can't update guys sorry.
This live streams aren't working on my computer!
Any suggestions for next week?
Sorry, but the usual sites are not working today. I had to do a quick search 10 minutes before the beginning and those 2 sites where the ones I found :(
Let's hope everything is fixed for next week.
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DETOUR: Shoot or Scoot
In Shoot, teams must ride down a kayaking and knock down two silver fish to receive their next clue: In Scoot, teams must ride in a professional regatta boat and beat a team of pro rowers to receive their next clue.
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Pit Stop: Cinta Costera Tres underneath the giant Panamanian flag!
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Seth & Olive are team numero uno! Except, there are no prizes... crickets.
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I can't update guys sorry.
This live streams aren't working on my computer!
Any suggestions for next week?
Sorry, but the usual sites are not working today. I had to do a quick search 10 minutes before the beginning and those 2 sites where the ones I found :(
Let's hope everything is fixed for next week.
That's OK, Alen! Thanks for trying! I sure it'll be able to catch up on this EP in the future!
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There's an unbelievable balance between teams that mesh well and teams who cause communication shutdowns. Overall, nice team organization, but really confusing editing once teams are in Panama. Praying for more regattas capsizing tonight.
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Yay for Seth & Olive! :bunny Go Floyd & Becca! :hoot:
Scott & Brooke seem to do fine. After all, they likely made a right decision.
Long Hair Don't care better catch up! :hoot:
Vanck & Ashton are total opposites. :lol:
V: Make a 135-degree right turn.
A: *pauses* I have no idea what that means.
:funny:
Their dynamic is going to be interesting. :grins:
Detour seems fine for the 1st leg. Self-driving seems to be making this leg pretty good despite the lacking of tasks. Self-driving separates teams between times naturally, and it gives off a TAR17 or TAR11 feel (or any other self-driving premiere feel)
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Liz & Mike seems to be the team at the 'worst' position. It's just Leg 1 and they can't communicate well enough. :ascared
Kevin & Jenn can still catch up! :hoot:
London & Logan were 1st flight right? I'm surprised they landed 8th this leg.
Well, this twist seems to be going really well for me. :bunny Interesting team dynamics, and it's a fairer game compared to TAR26, imo.
I still like the self-driving element this leg. :conf: :yess: :cheer:
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Kevin & Jenn are eliminated after the Detour closed shop and and received a 2 hour penalty initially arriving 10th.
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Season preview looks awesome!
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Wow! Three U-Turns? Did I hear right?
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Wow! Three U-Turns? Did I hear right?
Three U-Turns and they all look to be double U-Turns
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A season long reel. There were only like 2 or 3 moments from next leg in it.
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Pretty nice episode to continue the themes emphasis since TAR26.
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:gnite: Kevin and Jenn!
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Nooooo Kevin & Jenn!!! :tantrum :torche Such a good team. I wish I could see more of them. :( Them not being able to complete the detour was caused by them being lost for earlier during the leg. They had little hope, but I guess it was just not their leg. Oh well.
Liz & Mike are so lucky from that! They were able to finish the detour because they were there much earlier. If they were there just a bit later, they wouldn't have enough time to complete the detour (and have those head starts in the task).
Overall, it seems like an amazing leg! :hoot: I'm gonna watch the first 20 minutes later when TAR is on my TV at night.
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Wow! Three U-Turns? Did I hear right?
Three U-Turns and they all look to be double U-Turns
I'm excited for all of them. :yess:
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Not being able to complete the detour due to nighttime and safety - I think this was only mentioned in TAR17 with Nick & Vicki, but I also know this happened in TARP1 when there was rain instead of nighttime (though the sky was getting darker that time). The one in TARP1 had no penalty between the last two teams though, and the latter among the 2 miraculously survived. Any other instance when something like this happened in past seasons?
I like how this leg was able to reach nighttime. :colors I miss night legs so much, but any leg reaching darkness, even when it's just the race to the pit stop, already seems like an eternity has passed on the leg, and it feels so cool watching teams race at night. :bump
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Not being able to complete the detour due to nighttime and safety - I think this was only mentioned in TAR17 with Nick & Vicki, but I also know this happened in TARP1 when there was rain instead of nighttime (though the sky was getting darker that time). The one in TARP1 had no penalty between the last two teams though, and the latter among the 2 miraculously survived. Any other instance when something like this happened in past seasons?
I like how this leg was able to reach nighttime. :colors I miss night legs so much, but any leg reaching darkness, even when it's just the race to the pit stop, already seems like an eternity has passed on the leg, and it feels so cool watching teams race at night. :bump
TAR21 when Josh & Brent and were trying to complete the synchronized swimming side of the detour in Moscow.
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Not being able to complete the detour due to nighttime and safety - I think this was only mentioned in TAR17 with Nick & Vicki, but I also know this happened in TARP1 when there was rain instead of nighttime (though the sky was getting darker that time). The one in TARP1 had no penalty between the last two teams though, and the latter among the 2 miraculously survived. Any other instance when something like this happened in past seasons?
I like how this leg was able to reach nighttime. :colors I miss night legs so much, but any leg reaching darkness, even when it's just the race to the pit stop, already seems like an eternity has passed on the leg, and it feels so cool watching teams race at night. :bump
TAR21 when Josh & Brent and were trying to complete the synchronized swimming side of the detour in Moscow.
Oh right! That was 4 hours though. I wonder what determines and differentiates the time penalty. Perhaps Josh & Brent took way too long that time. ??? Unlike here with Kevin & Jenn, they didn't have much time to complete it.
I can't confirm that speculation though, so maybe it was just changed through time like how the detour penalty was from 24 hours to 6 hours.
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Who thought that we would EVER see Phil Keoghan driving? Not me! :lol: <3
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Just outta interest:
What Detour did Kevin and Jenn do?
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Just outta interest:
What Detour did Kevin and Jenn do?
The rowing detour, scoot. Iinm they only had the chance to do 1 attempt. They could've beaten Mike & Liz had they gotten earlier. :(
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I wish we could have a season full of #teamfuns
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I never thought I'd someone besides Phil giving the raised eyebrow at pit stop mat. :happy:
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Ngl I love the cast! The episode was slightly messy but they had a lot to cram in.
Also TEAMFUN :conf: :hrt: :hrt:
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Well, just watched the episode...
Positives
#TeamFun :conf:
Amazing cast
Highlights looks promising
Negatives
No intro
No team's places (just a few)
Rushed episode
No roadblock
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One thing that puzzled me was about the team that Phil drove to the airport. That seemed to be a big advantage. Phil had his car right there while the others had to hail a cab. Also, Phil probably knows the route to the airport better than anyone else in Los Angeles. Yet somehow that team ended up on the second flight.
:didimiss:
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One thing that puzzled me was about the team that Phil drove to the airport. That seemed to be a big advantage. Phil had his car right there while the others had to hail a cab. Also, Phil probably knows the route to the airport better than anyone else in Los Angeles. Yet somehow that team ended up on the second flight.
:didimiss:
Yes. I was thinking the same thing as well. Huge advantage and yet the team with Phil got on the second flight. #lol
Without a doubt, my favourite is TeamFun and Team LoLo.
I actually REALLY like LongHairDontCare HAHAHA!!
My least favourite of the list is Brooke and Scott. But then, this just feels like Hayley and Blair just that love won't occur.
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I wish we could have a season full of #teamfuns
YES. YES. YES.
It was such a pleasant experience. This is instantly right off the bat my favourite match-up. SO DARN GLAD IT HAPPENED.
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Finally watched the 1st episode, in full! :lol:
I liked watching the schoolyard pick! :nut:
~Seth picking Olive was reasonable.
~It's also cool how Matt didn't know Redmond's name until the former chose the latter. I think it's another reasonable choice.
~I noticed that Shamir & Sara were beside each other even before the task started, so that made sense.
~Scott & Brooke ??? Well, the pause of hesitation when asked by Phil at the pit stop was a bit funny in this regard. :lol:
~Becca & Floyd, #TeamFun :nut: They seem to work well together, too.
~Vanck picking Ashton made me think what strategy was behind that choice. ??? I don't remember a reason being revealed, but I'm gonna guess that the more diverse the team is, the more tasks they can do. I don't know.
~Tara picking Joey was something. I like Tara's way of thinking that just because he finished last doesn't mean he's a bad partner. I wonder how this team will do in the race. :)
~LoLo ??? I have no idea, but they seem to get along well.
~Long hair don't care. That's easy! :lol: I remember them even somewhat working together doing the SLT, so this pairing makes a lot of sense.
~Mike & Liz: I don't know. Maybe Liz was the one who made the best impression among the remaining 3.
~Francesca & Jessie being a pair was quite funny. :lol: I remember Jessie saying she is not following Francesca because the latter brought former to the wrong direction during the SLT, and now they're a team! :funny: Yes, they did exchange a few words during the task. :lol:
Just from the schoolyard pick and the 1st leg overall, I'm already wishing this twist comes back next time in a future season of TAR. :hoot: I like how the twist, when shown as TV commercials, was already interesting. Now after seeing the episode, it's even better! :bunny
Onto the leg proper...
I know I said this earlier, but I really like how it's self-driving on Leg 1. More teams get lost, and it actually tests the communication skills between partner to partner, so Leg 1 self-driving is a really good design to match the season's biggest twist. We also got to see some character development even from the 1st boot, and it's something I barely see on other seasons wherein the premieres are either awful or mediocre.
The language barrier was another interesting obstacle on this episode. Adding having to ask for directions due to self-driving, the first leg doesn't seem to be easy despite it having a detour only, with the rest of the leg filled with navigation (and the SLT).
Did Seth & Olive win something? This can't be like TARA5 right? They better have a prize, even if it's just prize money at the very least. :ascared
Vanck & Ashton remind me of 2 groupmates who just met in a class. :funny: They respect each other, but they get on each other's nerves. :lol: It was so entertaining watching their dynamic, because it was so obvious they are polar opposites. I wonder how they'll do next leg.
Liz & Michael were so lucky with that timing, in which Kevin & Jenn didn't have the chance to complete the detour. Although I wish I could see Kevin & Jenn race further. :( Can we at least have Elimination Station back please?
Team fun was a really fun team to watch! :hoot: Next to that would be long hair don't care, because they both act like siblings and they seem so calm and relaxed as they casually interact. :lol: At least I got to see enough of them before they go. Then again, I wish they weren't eliminated this fast. :( Now that I remember, TAR should be consistent with "may be eliminated" on premiere legs and penultimate legs, because it's gonna come out obvious every season, ever since the introduction of the penultimate ZHPS and Leg 1 NEL respectively.
The Express Pass! Ever since the EP curse found in the past few seasons, I think giving it away randomly by luck is a good step from it. Not only is it given by luck and by random, but no other team will know which team has possession over the 1 and only EP in the season, so it doesn't put a target on their back. This randomness actually reminds me of the FF given on the latter half of a TBC leg back in the old days.
Overall, not am I only glad that TAR is finally back, but I'm also glad Leg 1 did not disappoint! :bunny :hoot: :cheer: :trampb: :hearts:
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I just noticed that Logan and London came in 8th place even though their flight had a 2.5 hour lead. :funny:
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One thing that puzzled me was about the team that Phil drove to the airport. That seemed to be a big advantage. Phil had his car right there while the others had to hail a cab. Also, Phil probably knows the route to the airport better than anyone else in Los Angeles. Yet somehow that team ended up on the second flight.
:didimiss:
Same thoughts as you about Jessie & Francesca's situation. If anything, they should have been able to taxi to the airport on their own since the schoolyard pick was based off of first impressions, not an actual deal breaking challenge like the license plates/Qantas plane starting line task. Now that I think of it, I feel like this might be a sign TAR could be coming to a close. :( The competition has dimmed its competitive flair it once possessed.
The route is great for this kind of premiere that requires introductions to 22 individuals so I understood why they had to rush the Los Angeles pre-race teamings. Once they arrived in Panama City, I was kind of lost with the editing like in last season's first episode. The placements were just highlighted when teams ripped open their clues and Darius & Cameron'd some teams not telling whether or not they even finished the task. Still inconsistent unfortunately.
Leg 1's route and personalities was great though! :D
Self-driving, teams driving the wrong direction, teams capsizing kayaks, an unbelievable first attempt success with Redmond & Matt, successful matches like Team Fun Meter, Seth & Olive, Red & Matt; and communication breakdowns like Scott & Brooke and Vanck & Ashton. Plus a nighttime drive from Gamboa back into PC.
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What a great start to the Season. I'm so glad it lived up to the hype I had for it. :lol:
I'll keep this short.
Positives:
- What a cast! Loving almost everyone. (Though I never warm to the Alpha M/F Teams, I'm hoping the likes of Logan & London grow on me)
- Even though it was a kinda linear Leg route wise, the self driving made for great TV with teams getting lost.
- Becca & Floyd's connection straight off the bat.
- Vanck & Ashton...... Just.... EVERYTHING with Vanck & Ashton. :hrt:
- Phil driving. :funny:
Negatives:
- No full Intro, though I understand why.
- No full team placements, but again, I expected this based on previous seasons editing.
- Kevin & Jenn's elimination. :torche
Team Ranking:
LOVE: Vanck & Ashton
Like: Mike & Liz, Kevin & Jenn, Tara & Joey, Matt & Redmond, Floyd & Becca
Neutral: London & Logan, Brooke & Scott, Seth & Olive, Jessie & Francesca, Shamir & Sara
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I like the premiere episode overall, it gave a communication-based task for a stranger partner who still learn to adapt to their new partner like self driving task. The detour is fine, though i didn't like shoot task, it's too simple... The scoot task is great task, test the teamwork for the partner that just formed in SL...
I think this blind teams format so far is amazing, we can see how team formed merely on their first impression and turned out that they really need do more than impression to win the leg (or survive the leg minimal), the one that really get into it was Vanck and Ashton. They may seem boring but remember Ashton that these two has two contrary personalities that border them. Communication example ( vanck explain numbers to Ashton's confusion is actually hillarious). And i like teams that get into each other right aftwr team formed like Seth and Olive, or Becca and Floyd or Matt and Remond. Tbh i really like Becca and Floyd that really having fun in the race and get into it, despite they never met brefore ( or interacted precisely ).
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One thing that puzzled me was about the team that Phil drove to the airport. That seemed to be a big advantage. Phil had his car right there while the others had to hail a cab. Also, Phil probably knows the route to the airport better than anyone else in Los Angeles. Yet somehow that team ended up on the second flight.
:didimiss:
Yes. I was thinking the same thing as well. Huge advantage and yet the team with Phil got on the second flight. #lol
Without a doubt, my favourite is TeamFun and Team LoLo.
I actually REALLY like LongHairDontCare HAHAHA!!
My least favourite of the list is Brooke and Scott. But then, this just feels like Hayley and Blair just that love won't occur.
Becca and Floyd are amazing match :funny:
I cannot stop laughing at Becca's speech after finishing the shooting task :funny:
Scoot and Brooke looks like the one team that will be constantly arguing
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Golden Moment: Phil driving :conf:
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I do not need to post my comments as everyone took the words out of my mouth. Bottomline: It was an amazing 1st leg. :conf: The only negatives I could draw from it are:
-No Roadblock, I wish there was one.
-A longer premiere, I think we missed some bits that needed us to get to know the teams more because it was slated to be 2 hours or 90 minutes??
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22 completely strangers twist, i don't really like it before but after watching the premiere episode i enjoyed it. But i still can't remember most of the cast and their team mates :D Becca & Floyd are the stars of this episode, i love their spirits #TeamFun :luvya: :luvya:
Likes:
- Great cast
- #TeamFun
- Self driving leg
Dislikes:
- No full intro. I mean seriously?? we've been waiting this season for so long. The intro is one of my fav elements of TAR and it help us to remember the cast
- No full team placements
- No prize for the winner of the leg (or it wasn't aired?)
- Kevin & Jenn eliminated :(
- I feel like this leg more focus on the detour. I can't really see Panama in this leg.
overall i loved this episode, can't wait for the second leg :hrt:
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Agree with most of you guys, but what's up with the Express Pass being randomly assigned?
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Agree with most of you guys, but what's up with the Express Pass being randomly assigned?
Yea, I was meaning to ask this. Even though producers wouldn't have known the Team that would end up with it, obviously they knew who owned which case, and knew they had given it to Floyd? This is the type of thing that could come across as a "Fix". Even though it was most likely an entirely random choosing of a case.
Just wish they had've implemented some sort of a task for it instead - Or just go back to giving it too the Leg winner.... Even use it as the 2nd Leg Prize, like S21.
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I don't think really mind because it went to TeamFun :funny:
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I don't think really mind because it went to TeamFun :funny:
Imagine if Kevin & Jenn got it? It would have absolutely changed everything.
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I don't think really mind because it went to TeamFun :funny:
Imagine if Kevin & Jenn got it? It would have absolutely changed everything.
True. I wonder why TAR decided to try out this randomness though. ???
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True. I wonder why TAR decided to try out this randomness though. ???
Haven't heard what CBS are saying?
'New twists are the way'
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Agree with most of you guys, but what's up with the Express Pass being randomly assigned?
Yea, I was meaning to ask this. Even though producers wouldn't have known the Team that would end up with it, obviously they knew who owned which case, and knew they had given it to Floyd? This is the type of thing that could come across as a "Fix". Even though it was most likely an entirely random choosing of a case.
Just wish they had've implemented some sort of a task for it instead - Or just go back to giving it too the Leg winner.... Even use it as the 2nd Leg Prize, like S21.
The EP was completely random. What's with "fix" thing? Those suitcases were not contestant's personal suitcases. Contestants have only backpacks.
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And about full intro, I think they will do the shoot after leg 1 (like in season 26, stranger teams' intro videos were taken in Japan). So to not spoil the leg, they may do it from leg 2.
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I still preferred it when they got a team to risk first place or go retrieve the Express Pass. I wished they try it more.
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I still preferred it when they got a team to risk first place or go retrieve the Express Pass. I wished they try it more.
This was a fun bonus to watch. Other franchises could adapt this method of earning the EP.
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I haven't watched this fully because lack of time. But this looks promising. :)
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What if they had to look through BACKPACKES, instead of suitcases? This is just what Paradox said and actually, it makes sense!
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Paradox didn't say anything like that :groan:
He just meant that there was no way for it to be rigged for a certain team because of the nature of the Starting Line Task. It was 100% pure luck.
RE: Potential Rigging
I'm pretty sure if there was a racer that would get an EP handed to them it would be Redmond because of how he's supposed to be inspirational.... just saying. Having Floyd & Becca get it (when they're probably the most out there and unexpected pairing out of the entire cast) just proves how it wasn't rigged. And besides, this isn't Big Brother. Alison Grodner isn't here to ruin things.
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There is NO rigging. :groan:
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Idk, but the premier rubbed me in not quite right way. It felt strange and rushed. I'm OK with the twist but the atmosphere of the entire episode is really awkward IMO, and I don't know why.
Gonna stick around for couple more episodes since I'm interested to see the dynamic of some pairing.
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It was really unfortunate that they had to cram all the activity of leg 1 into a 42-minute episode. But that is in no way the editors' fault - it was CBS who only gave them an hour-long timeslot.
I definitely felt the same as Keepcopz, as everything was really rushed once the teams arrived in Panama. However, this is perfectly understandable as there wasn't anything unnecessary aired, it was just that we had an unprecedented number of teams' introductions and Phil's explanations to see.
I'm sure the editing will feel a lot better moving forward, even if some aspects of the golden editing era (TAR14-18) are excluded.
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How is 14-18 the golden Era of editing?
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Just my opinion honestly, that's when I thought the editing was the most suspenseful and had all the nostalgic moments like the ripping of clues, all placements announced by Phil and shown on screen before & after tasks, etc.
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Imo they really needed a two-hour episode...
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Despite some rushed editing, this was probably my favorite premier since 25, which is always great :conf:
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The more I rewatch the premiere the more that I notice that the editing seems to try to harken back to the golden era?
Take a look at it:
-Less focus on tasks and more focus on the teams (we didn't even see a team at a task until 22:40)
-Everyone shown getting the Detour clue
-The old Pit Stop music appearing
IDK, if Phil mentioned all the placements I would argue that this is probably the closest thing to an old school premiere in a long time.
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Tbh, I don't think editing was an issue in this episode. ??? :peek
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Will there be a full intro for the next episodes?
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Looking at Wikipedia now. Is there really no leg prize for Leg 1?