I liked it, I'll agree it was average by TG standards, but thats not really a bad thing. However there are a few things i didn't like at all. I liked the F430 review, but it was extremely flawed in that although Clarkson was telling a tale the editing seemed to have very little to do with what clarkson was on about, he would start talking about the interior and they would cut right to a powerslide, then back to the interior. The editing just seemed very ADD. My 2nd biggest complaint was that although they had a set of wonderful cars for the 1st fuel economy review the whole thing didn't really tell much of a story like the best TopGear segments do, although i am ALL for smaller segments.
On a positive note i think the music selections better then last season. I rated 8/10 because even if it seemed a bit scatter brained it was still better then most TV, so i think a above average rating is just fine.
In summation: Please keep the writing as top-notch as possible (doesn't need to be funny so long as its emotional, heartfelt, interesting etc. I don't think this will become a issue as JC and JM still write topnotch articles every week, just saying its always been the highlight of the show, so PLEASE don't ruin it in post-production.) 2ndly, get the editing to follow the story that the presenters tell (this is usually what concretes the emotional responce that the great writing portrays). Finally, relax and follow your intincts, no need to try and act like people you aren't or try to attract demographics who didn't care for the show before Richards crash.
Personally i still expect great things in this coming season.
