Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends

Hunter S. Thompson would be proud, Theroux throws himself into the story - not just observing, but experiencing the emotions of the unusual.

From UFOs to swingers and wrestling he navigates life in an alternate world, later, becoming more PC in dark states etc. Theroux, in his style, disarming- interviews and interacts with the public as he fully immerses himself into the experience. It becomes more about him than the subject in question- which is what Gonzo is all about. Fear and loathing renewed, now Thompson has left the world.

It's funny, interesting and well made, you would not get this sort of tv today. The major networks would.not pay, rather having Nigella in all night. It's still around online - catch it while you can.

I met Theroux on a tube train in London coming back from The Hives gig a long time ago. His disarming, puzzled, questioning demeanor intrigues. Gentle, interested, a good listener in a world all we want to do is make content and get likes.

I have to agree - This is a gem. Where he finds these people I don't know, but there is nothing else quite like Louis.

There was a two DVD set available in the UK - not sure if it's still available, contains for episodes along with some extra's. It's worth chasing.

I'm really surprised that nobody has left any comments on here yet. Really, this show is one of the best ones on T.V. right now. He gets involved with the most outrageous American situations and exposes their stupidity. I know, nothing new, right? But the way he does it is amazing! Unlike Tom Green or any other comedian going out for laughs, he doesn't make himself look stupid. He adapts to his environment and makes the people in it look idiotic without letting them know that they're being portrayed in a bad light. He can do one episode on a White Supremacy camp one day and another about a Black Power group in New York City the next. He really must be one of the best and most interesting reporters in world today.

Great drama. Louis builds a great rapport with the subjects. Love the raw honesty in Louis approach

This show was great, I would definitely buy this on DVD. Louis has

the best way of talking to various nutjobs and asking questions

without belittling them or trying to make them look foolish; he just

lets them do that on their own! He appears sincere and just out for

information, which I believe he is. It's kind of like those Daily Show

segments without the smarm. I have nothing more to add, but the

imdb wants me to write at least 10 lines, so here we go; this show

rules, it's so great, I love it, yahoo, woo! Yes! this show rules, it's so

great, I love it, yahoo, woo! Yes!this show rules, it's so great, I love

it, yahoo, woo! Yes! Bring this back, Bravo!