Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham
Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham | |
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Genre | Documentary |
Directed by | Kevin Johnston |
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Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 8 |
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Executive producers |
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Producer | Ursula Collison |
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Original network | Starz |
Original release | February 14, 2021 present | –
Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham is an American documentary miniseries that follows Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish as they travel across Scotland and discover their heritage. It premiered on February 14, 2021, on Starz.[1]
A second season, exploring New Zealand and its connections to Scotland, was announced in November 2021.[2]
Plot
Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish travel across Scotland on a road-trip in search of their complex and rich heritage.
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date [3] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Food & Drink" | Kevin Johnston | February 14, 2021 | 0.322[4] |
2 | "Scottish Sport" | Kevin Johnston | February 21, 2021 | 0.137[5] |
3 | "Song & Dance" | Kevin Johnston | February 28, 2021 | 0.146[6] |
4 | "Witchcraft & Superstition" | Kevin Johnston | March 7, 2021 | 0.157[7] |
5 | "Tradition" | Kevin Johnston | March 14, 2021 | 0.151[8] |
6 | "Scotland By Land, Air and Sea" | Kevin Johnston | March 28, 2021 | 0.146[9] |
7 | "Clans & Tartans" | Kevin Johnston | April 4, 2021 | 0.135[10] |
8 | "Battle of Culloden" | Kevin Johnston | April 11, 2021 | 0.105[11] |
Production
In June 2020, it was announced Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish would star and executive produce documentary travel-series, with Sony Pictures Television and Boardwalk Pictures producing, with Starz set to distribute.[12]
Reception
Critical reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 100% based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 8.07/10.[13] On Metacritic, the series holds a rating of 82 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating universal acclaim".[14]
References
- ^ Darwish, Meaghan (8 January 2021). "'Men in Kilts' Sets Premiere Date & Takes Viewers on a Wild Ride in First Look (VIDEO)". TV Insider. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Video: "Men in Kilts" - Season 2 Announcement - Starz | TheFutonCritic.com". thefutoncritic.com.
- ^ "Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (17 February 2021). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.14.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 17 February 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (2 March 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 2.28.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (2 March 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 2.28.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (9 March 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 3.7.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (16 March 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 3.14.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 16 March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (30 March 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 3.28.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 30 March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (6 April 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 4.4.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 6 April 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (13 April 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 4.4.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (10 June 2020). "Starz Orders 'Outlander' Travel Docuseries Spinoff 'Men In Kilts: A Roadtrip With Sam And Graham'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham". Metacritic. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
External links
- Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham at IMDb
- Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham at Rotten Tomatoes
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- 2021 American television series debuts
- 2021 American television series endings
- 2020s American television miniseries
- 2020s American documentary television series
- 2021 British television series debuts
- 2021 British television series endings
- 2020s British documentary television series
- English-language television shows
- Television series by Sony Pictures Television
- Starz original programming
- Television series by Boardwalk Pictures