Review by rebekahrox

I've been a fan of Josh Gates since Destination Truth. I was not disappointed in this new series. So far it seems that each 1 hour episode features 2 to 3 accounts of famous adventures of members of the prestigious Explorer's Club. I really like this as his Expedition Unknown episodes tend to get a little long and drug out, as much as I enjoy them. Plus the emphasis on treasure hunts, Nazis, and Egypt tend to get repetitive and a little tedious. Josh's favorite refrain of "Oh my Word!!!! When finding something *not* what he was looking for is fast approaching drinking game status.

Although the true life adventures are famous and have been explored many times, so far I have learned things I did not know before. I didn't realize that Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay were the second string team, who only got their chance because the first choice team's oxygen system failed. I didn't realize Robert Peary was such an egomaniac nor that his right hand man was black. The story of their rift was new to me. The latest episode about the Kon-Tiki was quite exciting, as all of the episodes have been so far. And again, much was learned from that and the other two stories in the show.

Finally, while some part of me admires the fact that the producers didn't edit out or avoid showing the elephant tusks that prominently adorn the Club headquarters, Its a bit cringe to say the least.