I've been noticing the themed jobsites in each episode so far and it's something I really appreciate. From the construction site to auto junkyard to the next episode's ranchhand challenges, it's a consistent effort. I still find the punchcard props something that sticks out like a sore thumb.
The recap bit and next episode promo remind me so much of TAR's current formats and it's not because of Phil narrating. I can guarantee that. Next episode is definitely going to give TAR withdrawal syndrome with the two-person pairs.
Couldn't agree more
It looks like the producers are trying to give a chance at a certain skillset that is unique to a certain contestant,
For example on episode.2, we can hear that Tara has some experience on railroads for about a year, and then here in episode 3, Lee has experience on automotive parts, whereas later in episode 4 will be the advantage for Melissa as a ranch girl,