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Warning! Warning! This is a REALLY bad show.

posted 9 years ago by morlock9
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Two young male-model-type dudes traveling around the world. One of them likes to drink a lot.

Now that has potential. Exotic places are always fun. Who doesn't like history and great locations? And will they meet up with girls in every port? You never know!

But these guys are amazingly boring and the show is a complete waste. If we learn anything about history or nature, it's by accident. The guys either don't know or don't care. You would think would at least read the Lonely Planet and come up with a few nuggets, but not that I saw.

In the couple episodes I watched, the interaction with locals was forced and scripted. The guys themselves seemed uninterested, and the photography was not that good.

How can anyone make Petra seem uninteresting?

Well, these guys can.

How this made it to NetFlix is beyond me. And what Canadian media guy saw the first season and ordered a second.

A complete waste.

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[–] Super68 9 years ago

I disagree, I've enjoyed it so far.

[–] lego-girl 9 years ago

The first season was a little rough. Watching Justin when he looks like he's on a path to destruction is painful. But he must've grown up a lot between season 1 and 2. There's a lot less drinking, more maturity about different cultures. He's still young but it's more endearing than annoying.

[–] Oceancia 9 years ago

Disagree - it's one of my favourite travel shows. The non-scripted aspect of the show makes it "real", fresh, and fun - it sets it apart from other documentaries that are focused on scripted facts. I think the photography and videography are well done too, with a good mix of beautiful landscapes and cultures.

[–] fwmilmo 9 years ago

Watch the whole thing. Give Justin a chance. He really matures. I'm now watching season 2 and it gets even better. It reminds me of my own time travelling the world.

[–] nick_adams-04865 9 years ago

Completely disagree...

It's the only traveling show with which I ever get connected....maybe because of their human like approach towards precarious situations..

As far as cinematography is concerned it is top notch....Simply the best...

It's one of my favorite episode from season 1

Departure Season 01 Episode 03 India: Sacred Ground

http://visualnama.com/video/385/departure-season-01-episode-03-india-sacred-ground/

[–] Soulforge 9 years ago

One of my favorite shows, definitely my favorite travel show. :)