This British documentary-style reality show about British farms has quickly reached its fourth season, allowing viewers to relatively authentically experience the working conditions of British farmers. The first three seasons have showcased the planting of various crops, the raising of different livestock, as well as the operation of farm shops and restaurants. To enhance the show's appeal, this season introduced the idea of opening a pub, which led to chaotic situations, compounded by historically bad weather, resulting in a poor harvest. However, the entertainment value remained high, leaving viewers wanting more.
Most people can relate to the extreme weather experienced in recent years. As workers, we can often avoid extreme weather, and the losses are not significant, but for farmers, there is no escape; crops will reflect the impact of the weather. Perhaps the government can provide some subsidies, but after a year of hard work, the meager harvest is likely disheartening for anyone. Yet life must go on, and perhaps there will be fewer farmers in the future.
In this season, Clarkson, due to dealing with many people and possibly being older, clearly struggles to control his emotions. As a wealthy individual, he is not overly concerned about money but is more focused on his reputation, which often leads him to make irrational decisions. To meet the opening date he impulsively set, even when he confused the timeline himself, he pressured everyone to rush the work. This situation is essentially a nightmare for all workers; it’s not the lack of knowledge from the boss that’s frightening, but rather a boss who doesn’t understand yet insists on managing and getting things done quickly and well. Regardless, this is just a show, and the people in it can express their opinions relatively freely, with little hesitation about wanting to leave. In the end, everyone can still look forward to the next season with excitement.