The most likely future is a long hibernation. The brand has too much baggage—the BBC cannot afford another accident or racist joke. Yet, the desire remains.
While the studio segments were entertaining, Top Gear truly cemented its legacy through its epic challenges. These were not typical car reviews. They were scripted reality TV at its finest, pitting man and machine against the elements, each other, and often the laws of physics. Top Gear
★★★★½ (It would be 5 stars if they hadn't ruined the reliant robin.) The most likely future is a long hibernation
democratized fame. Watching a nervous actor like Tom Cruise or a pop star like Lady Gaga slide a cheap Suzuki Liana around a track was comedy gold. It stripped celebrities of their ego and exposed who actually had driving talent. While the studio segments were entertaining, Top Gear
The fallout was apocalyptic for the BBC. Top Gear was the corporation's cash cow, generating over £150 million annually. Within weeks, Richard Hammond and James May quit in solidarity. The holy trinity was dead.