Amazing TV!!!

It's been a while since I saw a great show on TV, especially after witnessing the late 90s-early 2000s golden era where TV was at its highest peak with great shows which satisfied all tastes and included various genres.....Now all we have is Gossip Girl and Desperate housewives (& all of them are going Gay..or rather Lesbian) but for the past month I have been absolutely hooked on the Amazing Race.....

Now let me tell you that I'm in no way remotely interested in reality shows...but this one is far from the current definition and reputation of "Today's Reality shows"....The show is about twelve teams competing against one another in a race around the world for....well the American version pays you $ 1 Million while the Asian's prize money is worth $ 100000. The general manager of SPE Networks-Asia which runs AXN and airs The Amazing Race Asia (TARA), Ricky Ow explained the smaller prize compared to the American version, saying, "It is not really about the money but the adventure and opportunity to be in one of the world's greatest reality shows".

and I absolutely agree with him....just take a look at the places they visit and the stuff they do...and you expect them to pay you??!!!
the experience in itself is worth way more them a million bucks....and I wish that the Arab world would have a version of their own...and quit doing those stupid shows like Ton of Cash and Star Academy....Besides I would so want to get on the show and travel the world and finish those legs (Hey, a girl can dream now, Can't she?)

The show also puts all sort of relationships to test....Siblings, Parent/child, Friends, Married Couple, Dating....etc. and allows you to witness some tense moments among team-mates, while they go through a series of emotions throughout the race, and while finishing challenges or as they are called on the race, legs. This is one of the greatest USPs of the show where you as a viewer feel the raw emotions of competitors.
The link below is the 1st episode of the second season of TARA...I absolutely loved it though initially I had my doubts and criticism comparing it to the original...but once you start to settle down and get to know all the teams you end up loving it...I was routing for those two phillipino guys Marc & Rovilson....they are sooooooooo funny, intelligent and strong....things that not only allow them to do great on the race but allows the viewers to get glued to the screens and enjoy watching the race...

P.S. I wouldn't want to recommend older versions of the originals because the race has been updated through out the years and currently it is in its 16Th season...so you better watch TAR Season 15 (American)....they visit Dubai and...oh well just youtube it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS4-waq3mpU&feature=related