Season 21 had ended with high notes, including the infamous Burma Special and the jump of a bulldozer in the season finale. Expectations for Season 22 were stratospheric. The BBC responded by greenlighting a longer run of episodes, promising a mix of studio-based car reviews and the expansive "road trip" films that had become the show's bread and butter.
Note: Some streaming services have edited the episodes to remove the "Top Gear Dog" segments or slightly alter the soundtrack due to music licensing issues. The physical DVD/Blu-ray box set is the only way to see the original broadcast versions. Top Gear -UK- - Season 22
So, why should you stream right now, nearly a decade later? Season 21 had ended with high notes, including
The team was filming a studio segment at a hotel in North Yorkshire. After a long day of filming (and, reportedly, issues with the catered food), Clarkson was told that his hot meal was unavailable, and a cold platter was offered. An argument ensued with producer Oisin Tymon. According to the subsequent BBC internal investigation (the "Serota Report"), Clarkson verbally abused Tymon for 30 minutes and physically struck him, resulting in a split lip. Note: Some streaming services have edited the episodes
Ignore the real-world drama. is the valedictory lap of the greatest motoring show of all time. You get hypercars, exploding RVs, a space shuttle made of trash, and a cheap ambulance that shoots babies. It is fast, loud, rude, and brilliant.