Avoid the US version at all fucking costs. It’s a god damn travesty.
Imagine if TLC’s Gib arm- fake scripted camaraderie-close up of every fucking audience member as they laugh at the fake horrible jokes bullshit got into Top Gear.
Think Tim & Eric’s Crimbus special. That whole special was a parody of these exact production tropes. US Top Gear is that bad.
The only serial I watch atm is Fringe, and I’m still spotty with it. Love it tho.
As for other shows, basically the cartoon network suite. Adventure Time, Regular Show, Gumball occasionally (the show just looks beautiful, regardless of entertainment value; I watch it just to gawk sometimes) most Adult Swim stuff. I’m good with it.
Other than that, If I’m ever watching TV I just leave it on the science channel. Whatever’s on, it’s usually engaging.