Series synopsis
The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy is a British documentary television series that premiered on Apple TV on February 24, 2023. It stars Eugene Levy.
Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.
Premise
Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.
Premise: It's time to kick the bucket list.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Eugene Levy as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Héctor Bellerín as Self
- Joan Collins as Self
- William, Prince of Wales as Self
- Will Edmond as Self
- Uta Wree as Self
- Sarah Levy as Self
- Michael Bublé as Self
- Anna Lee as Self
- Hyeonbin as Self
- Yoon as Self
- Yeonwoo as Self
- Jinhyuk as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 23 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 24, 2023 | February 24, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 7 | March 8, 2024 | April 12, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 8 | September 19, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Finland A sleigh ride leads Eugene to the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel for ice fishing, husky sledding, vodka sipping and a deep dive into happiness. |
February 24, 2023 |
| 2 |
Costa Rica Eugene journeys into the jungle, where he sleeps among the trees, comes face-to-face with deadly wildlife and conquers a major fear. |
February 24, 2023 |
| 3 |
Venice In Italy's most visited city, Eugene checks into the historic Gritti Palace, bonds with a gondolier and reminisces about working with his son, Daniel. |
February 24, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sweden: Midsummer Eugene kicks off his epic adventure with a festive celebration, practices moose calling, and kayaks down one of the country's longest rivers. |
March 8, 2024 |
| 2 |
Scotland: My Mother's Country Past meets present as Eugene explores his emotional family history in Glasgow and lives like a royal at the stunning Candacraig castle. |
March 8, 2024 |
| 3 |
France: The Secrets of Saint-Tropez Eugene gets a taste of glamour with Joan Collins, broadens his palate with oysters, and attempts the art of beekeeping in Provence. |
March 15, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico Eugene's journey begins in Oaxaca at an iconic parade, before he gets a taste of mezcal, lucha libre, and the holiday's more spiritual side. |
September 19, 2025 |
| 2 |
Waltzing in the City of Music: Vienna Eugene brings his love of classical music to the Austrian capital and helps prep for a prestigious ball—where he tries out some new dance moves. |
September 19, 2025 |
| 3 |
Hitting the Open Road in Louisiana Down in Cajun country, Eugene gears up for an RV adventure with side quests that include a crawfish boil, swamp tour, and unexpected motorbike ride. |
September 26, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 24, 2023 |
| Last aired | October 31, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday |