Expedition Unknown Season 2

Expedition Unknown Season 2 has become appointment viewing on and for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Josh Gates is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Expedition Unknown Season 2 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Expedition Unknown Season 2 understands that the format only works if the people in it feel real. Leaving no stone unturned, Josh Gates' adventures take him around the globe as he immerses himself in the core locales linked to each tale. From excavating ruins in search of the real Robin Hood to sailing the high seas investigating Christopher Columbus and exploring Nepal's "sky caves" for Shangri La, Gates' archaeological background and ubiquitous sense of humor generate a new take on age-old stories. Josh Gates leads a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2015. Expedition Unknown Season 2 understands the difference between manufactured drama and the real thing, and leans on the latter. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

If the format appeals to you at all, Expedition Unknown Season 2 is one of the stronger examples of it. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. The casting and production never let it go stale. The kind of thing that disappears an evening without you noticing.