And that's just fine in my book. There is no way the premise of this show is anything but just some idea that Richard had to keep the glory of Fast n Loud on it's new market as the show moves into a higher bracket of car build, but still keep touch with that initial work that Gas Monkey started with but generally don't go near (or show at least) now.1. Thomas & Richard have known each other for years, if there is a car wheeler & dealer that Richard can trust to make good deals, it's Thomas (he wouldn't ask Dennis, he's already a millionaire & would just look for Holy Grail cars). 2. Tom & Jordan know their way around a car inside & out and Jordan always showed himself to be a conscientious employee on Fast n Loud putting in the long hours to bring a build home. 3. Tom was ridiculously popular with the viewers. How to utilize that? Give him his own show & let him shine. 3. Tom & Jordan (or Scott) don't have the bearded wonders hipster cred. 4. The format with Sue is exactly the same. 5. Richard is always coming around to see his "tenants", he does this because he's the puppetmaster pulling the strings.If you make comparisons with Fast n Loud & expecting the same, you're making a mistake & will be disappointed. If you're taking it as a spin-off / extension from Fast n Loud that's entertaining in its own right & does all those things that Gas Monkey used to do, you'll love Misfit Garage. The guys put their heart & soul into each build, Thomas brings the market nous & it seems to be working for them, plus they have the naivety of Soup Bone to keep you amused, he's the Fire Up Garage version of the shop cat.Very entertaining & recommended viewing.

I've just finished watching the second season of Misfit Garage and I find I want more. I'm hoping there is a third season in the making sometime soon. I love watching Fast N Loud but like another reviewer mentioned, it has become the "Richard" show. Less about cars and more about Richard. Thomas, Tom and Jordan are great. More like the old FnL, more about the cars and less about Richard, who does his Executive Producer cameos in many episodes. Scott (well, what can I say?), I didn't really miss when he spat his dummy and left. I get the feeling that the big "split" between Tom, Jordan and Richard was all for the show. They still seem to be very friendly on screen. If there was a real split resulting in Tom and Jordan being sacked, I couldn't see Richard having the relationship he has with them. Was it a case of, "Let's do a spin-off, I'll sack you guys, you start a new show in competition to FnL and we'll make more television". I loved Little Richard, definitely a star in the show.

Misfit Garage is quite simply better TV than Fast and Loud.The guys are struggling to raise the cash and buy parts to build the cars, and this adds to the tension and drama. The underlying storyline of trying to create a new successful business and make some cash gives this show an addictive drive.Thomas Weeks, Tom and Jordan are the core of this show. Without either of them the show wouldn't work. Scott is not a great miss. He came across as unlikeable and rude. Austin was clearly not funny at all, despite his best attempts at being the joker. Thomas is a very likable guy, his car deals are fun too watch, and to a UK viewer, he is as American as apple pie. He is a proper car man. No leather jacket, scarf or ripped jeans needed. Baseball cap and fleece and a magical way with words are Thomas's tools. He don't need no Dennis.Tom is unique, a huge personality, impossible to dislike and probably the show's biggest draw.Jordan is the master mechanic, seemingly underrated by Richard, the guy can turn metal into money. The silent assassin. He knows cars better than he knows the back of his hand, and he clearly is one of the best mechanics in Dallas right now.I watch this show with a huge smile on my face. If you miss the early days of Gas Monkey, then this is the show to watch. Fast n Loud is still an essential watch of course, but where's the drama?

I was skeptical at first but it has grown on me.. Much more "hands on" that fast n loud has become. I now prefer misfit over fast n loud. Fast N loud is still good However, it has become the "Richard" show and all of the outside influences of Gas Monkey (gas monkey bar n grill, concert venues) have taken over the show. Sometimes I feel like fast n loud is one long Richard commercial and has lost its way in regards to "building" cool cars. Don't get me wrong, fast n loud still makes and builds some awesome vehicles, but A lot of fluff in between. I still watch them both but Misfit Garage has better crazy characters and stays true to the premise of the show. Cheers and Enjoy all !