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Amazing Race Suomi: Kilpailu alkaa nyt (2024)
Very exciting start to the season!
Now this season started in very exciting way, that I did not expect at all!
The tasks were much more difficult, and it took a lot of time for most of the pairs to solve them. Also, bringing in the Express Pass element spiced up the competition, as the ruler of the pass got a huge advantage towards the rest of the series.
Also, visiting Europe and Poland was very freshening, as the previous season did not touch anything but only Asia!
By any means, it wasn't perfect, but a lot bigger improvement in comparision to the first series, and its first few episodes! Well done to the production for listening the fans' feedback!
Erikoisjoukot: Luonne. (2024)
Really an upgrade to the first season!
Wow, what an epic season premiere this was! Right away, the recruits were put to the deep end, and the doubts were quickly washed down the drains!
What made this so exciting to watch, was that any of the recruits really didn't have any idea about where they had signed to, even though they were instructed to watch the first season.
Instead, the directing staff gave them NO MERCY, and the first few minutes already had me holding my breath, as the first dangerous exercise took place!
Actually, one of the DS is VERY CRINGE how he shouts to the recruits, it just feels so fake and bad acting XD. That was the only downside that made me rate it 9 out of 10, instead of the full ten! Otherwise, perfect show!
Top Gear Suomi: Teiniautorakkautta (2024)
Almost perfect!
Now THIS episode was what Top Gear should be! For the first time in the Finnish series, the host trio's chemistry gets to shine.
All of the presenters are great even on the individual level, but now as they were competing against each other, the pieces just locked together! Three funny men throwing some harsh jokes from their rivals and hilariously failing on the tasks. It's just so gold! And original as well. The format is the same, but its the Finnish humour!
Ismo. Great man with great attitude. As he has only previous experience with Rally cars, "normal" cars create huge problems to him. Christoffer is the car nerd of the show, and Teemu brings the experience into the show. Great trio, great chemistry!
Nothing's gonna beat the one and only OG Top Gear though...
Top Gear Suomi (2024)
Pretty decent version, surprisingly!
I've got to say one thing. This isn't that bad at all! Luckily they have managed to capture the same overall feeling as the British Top Gear had during its glory days.
The presenters are definitely original, and each of them have different characteristics that have stood up. However, as a group, they need something more, but maybe they will develop during the series! The premiere episode was great and had some amazing features, not to spoil though!
Overall, the start promised a very decent version, if I'd say. And yes, few (actually a lot) minor fixes are required, if the version shall succeed, but it is definitely a fun show to the weekends neverthless!
Erikoisjoukot: Paineensietokyky (2022)
Overall great season!
My review of the whole season:
I think although this was the first time Finland has done this format, and the Finnish Special Forces were before well and truly hidden, so this was a great out coming of them!
Creating an authentic and realistic training camp, inspired from the real selection process, was nailed. The tasks were simple, but all required different character traits from the recruits, and really pushing them through the barriers that they've tought they hasn't figured out yet!
Janne Lehtonen and his fellow directing staff also nailed, and kept that tension amongst the recruits. No special treatment, and simple and outloud told commands. They weren't shy at using strong words, and that is the right thing - only that way will they get the recruits' attention!
Can't wait what they have in store for S2!
Suurmestari (2020)
Fun show to watch when boring!
This is a show for whole family to watch. Seeing famous Finnish celebrities trying to succeed in such simple tasks and fail, is at the same time so stupid, but funny!
For a few seasons now, the casting for the "regular" contestants could have been more varied and not just MTV's faces, but the guest contestants give this show a fresh taste each episode. Jaakko the Grand Master is just gold! No wonder he's done a long successful carreer. The judge Pilvi is always funny when she cracks, because she doesn't do that so much!
Overall, great show to watch for the late nights, and certainly has nailed with its comedic elements. This is that "no-brainers'" show, when you can literally put your brains away, and just laugh!
Erikoisjoukot (2022)
A strong repetition of its original counterpart
This is definitely one of the most successful finnish reality tv-shows. While this show might not be the one for everybody, I personally enjoyed the first season a lot.
And altough most of the "tasks" they do are at least inspirated from the original SAS-show, nobody can copy real and original emotions that these "recruits" have to go through in this show. And that is partially what makes this attractive; seeing how any person can push through their barriers is so inspirational!
The directing staff in this one is also great, and although they can be intimitating for the recruits, they have the softer side as well. No wonder this was a nominee for Venla awards for season 1!
Amazing Race Suomi (2023)
Surprisingly well done version!
Before the version started, I was careful with the approach towards it. However, already when I saw the first episode, I knew this was up to being something VERY BIG in Finnish television production's history.
The fact, how well this is produced, alone amazes me. As for those here who aren't from Finland, Finnish television is typically full of s**tty and poor productions with small budget can be seen by it's visuals. However, that's not the case with Amazing Race Suomi. Cooperating with the international team and the format holders was a great idea, because without them, this wouldn't probably look so good.
The cast, the comedy and the visuals, everything were all nailed (altough this was the first time in Finland!). Without spoiling too much, especially one team was so so funny, and those individuals were so relatable to finnish type of people!
Although the travelling was limited and there were no actual skirmish on flights, due the costs and environmental things, the series still managed to capture all Finnish people together in Saturday's prime time! Can't wait for next season!