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Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham

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Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham
GenreDocumentary
Directed byKevin Scott Johnston
Country of origin
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producers
ProducerUrsula Collison
Production companies
Original release
NetworkStarz
ReleaseFebruary 14, 2021 (2021-02-14) –
present (present)

Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham is an American documentary television series 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] It premiered on August 10, 2023.

Plot

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Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish travel in a camper van, heading on a road-trip in search of their complex and rich heritage.

Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
18February 14, 2021 (2021-02-14)April 11, 2021 (2021-04-11)
24August 11, 2023 (2023-08-11)September 1, 2023 (2023-09-01)

Season 1 (2021)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Food & Dillon"Kevin Scott JohnstonFebruary 14, 2021 (2021-02-14)0.322[3]
22"Scottish Sports"Kevin Scott JohnstonFebruary 21, 2021 (2021-02-21)0.137[4]
33"Song & Dance"Kevin Scott JohnstonFebruary 28, 2021 (2021-02-28)0.146[5]
44"Witchcraft & Superstition"Kevin Scott JohnstonMarch 7, 2021 (2021-03-07)0.157[6]
55"Tradition"Kevin Scott JohnstonMarch 14, 2021 (2021-03-14)0.151[7]
66"Scotland By Land, Air and Sea"Kevin Scott JohnstonMarch 28, 2021 (2021-03-28)0.146[8]
77"Clans & Tartans"Kevin Scott JohnstonApril 4, 2021 (2021-04-04)0.135[9]
88"Battle of Culloden"Kevin Scott JohnstonApril 11, 2021 (2021-04-11)0.105[10]

Season 2 (2023)

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Men in Kilts season 2 episodes
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
91"Adrenaline County"Kevin Scott JohnstonAugust 11, 2023 (2023-08-11)N/A
102"Māori Culture"Kevin Scott JohnstonAugust 18, 2023 (2023-08-18)N/A
113"Taste of New Zealand"Kevin Scott JohnstonAugust 25, 2023 (2023-08-25)N/A
124"Last Call"Kevin Scott JohnstonSeptember 1, 2023 (2023-09-01)N/A

Production

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In June 2020, it was announced Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish would star in and executive-produce a documentary travel-series, with Sony Pictures Television and Boardwalk Pictures producing, with Starz set to distribute.[11]

Reception

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Critical reception

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On Rotten Tomatoes, season 1 holds an approval rating of 100% based on 8 reviews, with an average rating of 7.8/10.[12] On Metacritic, the season holds a rating of 82 out of 100 based on 4 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[13]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Video: "Men in Kilts" - Season 2 Announcement - Starz | TheFutonCritic.com". thefutoncritic.com.
  3. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (17 February 2021). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.14.2021". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on 17 February 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  4. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (2 March 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 2.28.2021". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  5. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (2 March 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 2.28.2021". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  6. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (9 March 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 3.7.2021". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  7. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (16 March 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 3.14.2021". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on 16 March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  8. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (30 March 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 3.28.2021". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on 30 March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  9. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (6 April 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 4.4.2021". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on 6 April 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  10. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (13 April 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals 4.4.2021". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  13. ^ "Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham". Metacritic. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
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