Road Wars “Carjack Kidnapping” (A&E, Tuesday, January 21, 2025)

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A&E’s Road Wars isn’t for the faint of heart. The show thrives on vehicular mayhem, from fender benders to full-blown disasters, offering a glimpse into the often chaotic world of driving. While the series sometimes veers into rubbernecking territory, it’s hard to deny the morbid fascination of watching other people’s automotive mishaps. This week’s episode, “Carjack Kidnapping,” looks to be a particularly intense installment.

The central incident unfolds in New Mexico, where a mother faces every parent’s worst nightmare. During a carjacking, she makes a desperate attempt to stop the thief, clinging to her vehicle as he speeds away – with her children still inside. The footage undoubtedly captures the sheer terror of the situation, likely to leave viewers breathless.

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Elsewhere, Road Wars takes us to Texas, where a post-collision pursuit ensues as one driver takes justice into his own hands. Up in Washington, a late-night driver provides a lesson in what not to do behind the wheel, losing control and careening into a row of parked cars. And for a bit of international flavor, the episode travels to Brazil, where a motorcyclist has a too-close-for-comfort encounter with a bus making a questionable turn.

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Amidst the chaos and near-misses, “Carjack Kidnapping” also includes a moment of grace, featuring a Mississippi trucker coming to the aid of a family trapped after a fiery crash. It’s a familiar formula for Road Wars: a blend of the alarming and the altruistic, a reminder that the road can be both a place of peril and unexpected kindness. Whether that balance works for you will depend on your tolerance for twisted metal and human drama.

Road Wars airs Tuesdays at 10/9c on A&E.

Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.