Season 1
8 episodes Apr 6, 2018
Overview
The drivers of exotic supercars put their street cred on the line against deceptively fast sleeper cars built and modified by true gearheads.
Seasons
2 listed- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 2 seasons
- Episodes
- 15 episodes
- First aired
- Apr 6, 2018
- Last aired
- Sep 20, 2019
- Episode length
- 45m
- Network
- Netflix
Latest episode: S2 E7 Race of Champions (Sep 20, 2019)
Season 2
7 episodes Sep 20, 2019
Reviews
3 min readThe Engine of Desire
I’ve never owned a car worth more than the rent on my first apartment, but I know the sound of want when I hear it. That low, guttural growl of an engine tuned to perfection—it’s the noise of something built not just to move, but to dominate. Fastest Car, Netflix’s reality series about gearheads and their sleeper cars, understands this better than most scripted dramas about ambition.
It’s not about the money, or the speed, or even the win. It’s about the way a man (and it’s almost always a man) looks at his creation and sees himself.
The premise is simple: owners of exotic supercars—Lamborghinis, Ferraris, the kind of vehicles that make traffic cops do a double take—are challenged by drivers of "sleeper" cars, vehicles that look like they belong in a grocery store parking lot but hide engines capable of embarrassing a million-dollar machine. The show’s genius, though, isn’t in the races. It’s in the builds.
Each episode follows a gearhead as they transform a humble car into a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and the camera lingers on their hands—grease-stained, calloused, turning wrenches with the kind of reverence most people reserve for prayer. There’s something almost sacred in the way they talk about torque, about horsepower, about the moment when the engine finally turns over and sings.
Audience Opinions
Limited evidence
"A reality show blending car culture with unexpected twists, but viewer reactions are sharply divided."
The series pits everyday car owners with modified vehicles against professional drivers in high-stakes races, offering a mix of adrenaline and underdog appeal. latestnetflix.com's view is that however, some find the format repetitive or overly dramatic, with critiques focused on the show's tone and execution rather than its core concept.
What viewers praise
- Underdog appeal Viewers enjoy the excitement of amateur drivers competing against professionals, rooting for unexpected outcomes.
- Car culture showcase Enthusiasts appreciate the focus on modified cars and the technical details shared during races.
Common complaints
- Cringe factor Some viewers describe the show as awkward or overly staged, detracting from its authenticity.
- Repetitive format Criticism includes the show feeling formulaic, with similar challenges and outcomes across episodes.
Recommended for
Reality TV fans Car enthusiasts Underdog story lovers
Buzz & Rumors
Public reportsThey red-lighted a Lamborghini and still sold David versus Goliath.
The attorney arrived with an Aventador. Netflix titled the hour "King of the World." Then the Lambo and a Camaro jumped the tree before green and got thrown out. A 1992 Plymouth Colt took the win. That is the series in one frame. latestnetflix.com's take is that Stock exotics versus garage builds on a quarter mile, and the rulebook bites whoever flinches.
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Season 1 dumped eight episodes on April 6, 2018. Scott Weintrob created it. Conde Nast Entertainment and Large Eyes produced. Al Edgington, Joe LaBracio, Dawn Ostroff, Weintrob, and Jeremy Finn executive produced. Deadline later called it Netflix's first global original motor series. The trailer dared you to believe a 1984 Honda CRX could beat a Ferrari California, or a 2011 Pontiac minivan could leave a Porsche GT3 in the mirror. Episode 1 was blunter about the hardware. A 1927 Dodge hot rod, a '64 Chevy pickup, and a 2014 Honda Odyssey lined up on a 2006 Ford GT. The hot rod won. , 
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The sleepers were not sleeping.
Kristen Lee at Jalopnik said the writers never defined the word, then listed cars with pipes and hood scoops no civilian would mistake for a grocery run. A 1,000-horsepower Odyssey is many things. Subtle is not one of them. Pepper Yandell, the photographer who raced a yellow Huracan, told Jalopnik the builders carried a natural grudge against people who buy their way into speed. The format still worked as soap. In episode 5 a Toyota Supra never even started. In episode 6 a McLaren and a Chevy van got tossed for two burnouts when the rule was one, then a GMC Sonoma reran a week later and won. In episode 7 a Datsun lost it at launch and collected a Mazda RX-2. The championship at El Mirage dry lake still went to the Huracan. ,
August 14, 2018, Netflix ordered seven more. Bela Bajaria, then VP of content, said audiences connected with the cars and the people who love them, and that the streamer had driven full-speed into car culture. The same announcement bundled a Formula 1 docuseries. Season 2 landed September 20, 2019. A 1992 Civic won the opener. In the finale a Fox Body Mustang lost control three-quarters down the track, cut left across four lanes, and crashed before the stripe. The McLaren 720S took the title. Fifteen episodes, two trophies, both of them supercars. Netflix never ordered a third season. The official trailer is still the CRX dare. , ,
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