TV Show review
November 17, 2016 · 60 min · TV-14
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
The Grand Tour is a reality series where Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May drive cars around the world, complete big challenges, and trade jokes during road trips and adventures. It continues their long-running format from the BBC show Top Gear with high production values and global locations on Amazon Prime. The episodes stay focused on vehicles, travel, and the presenters' friendship with no identity themes, social justice arcs, or activist messaging in the stories or marketing.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for The Grand Tour.
Woke representation / casting
The three hosts are white British men whose real-life friendship and distinct personalities drive the show. Casting fits the premise with no forced diversity or signaling.
Woke political dialogue
Banter includes crude jokes about stereotypes and modern life. Clarkson has openly criticized woke culture in interviews linked to the series.
Identity-driven story themes
All plots revolve around cars, challenges, travel, and the presenters' rivalry and friendship. No arcs about gender, race, or identity.
Western institutional / cultural critique
Occasional light humor about travel or consumer trends appears, but nothing framed as activist critique of patriarchy, capitalism, or traditional norms.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant.
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
A few progressive outlets criticized specific jokes as problematic, but no significant claims that the show itself pushes woke content.
Creator track record context
Clarkson and producer Andy Wilman built careers on irreverent motoring shows often criticized by progressives for being too blunt. No pattern of activist or identity work.
Production
