James May: Our Man In Italy

[Sushubh]

James May: Our Man in... (TV Series 2020–2024) ⭐ 8.2 | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy

50m | TV-PG

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James May is travelling the length and breadth of one of his favourite countries: Italy. Beginning in the Sicilian capital of Palermo and finishing in the Dolomites, it's a trip that will take him to almost every region of Italy. There'll be culture, food, industry, and even a bit of sport, all played out against some of the world's most stunning urban and rural backdrops. For James, Italy has always seemed like a country that doesn't seem to make sense; simultaneously at the cutting edge - of science, of fashion, of engineering - and yet its crumbling infrastructure, endemic corruption, and eye-watering public debt all describe, on paper, a country and society that seems on the cusp of failure. Somehow, though, Italy and the Italians always prevail. It's a conundrum that leads James to ask a question: have the Italians sussed the secret to living a good life? And after spending eleven weeks in the country, might James actually discover la dolce vita?

 

[Sushubh]

This is out.

I have to admit, I did not enjoy this a lot. There were some good parts. But mostly it was the same old shit. self-deprecating jokes. Fast forward through the good stuff. Trying to cover way too much in way little time. The guides were all great though. But May just does not let anyone else talk which makes it all a shitshow.