The Grand Tour Season 1

The Grand Tour Season 1 is currently streaming on and , and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jeremy Clarkson's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Grand Tour Season 1 is worth clearing space for. The jokes in The Grand Tour Season 1 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. With the exception of the two-part special for the first series, each episode featured studio segments filmed within a makeshift tent lot hosted across various foreign locales - two of these sites were each used for two separate but consecutive episodes. Although the series featured celebrities, most appeared in a minor capacity while others were mentioned or involved a look-alike - these appearances mainly were for a running gag involving them heading to meet the presenters in their tent for an interview, only to "die" in a freak accident. Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2016. What keeps The Grand Tour Season 1 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

The Grand Tour Season 1 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Jeremy Clarkson is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.