Dark Tourist

I have no idea why everyone is hating on the host - I find him so intelligent, insightful and funny. I guess the humour in New Zealand and Australia (where I'm from) is different to people watching in the US. Everyone is saying he always looks shocked - wouldn't you be if you saw someone drinking someone's blood? Or getting overly excited and turned on by cannibalism? He's super interested yet knows how weird and crazy it all is so it's a mix of making fun of people as well as making fun of himself for being intrigued by it. I think people are taking him too seriously.

Either way just a good idea for a show too! Love the Japan episode. I want another season.

This shows premise is very interesting and I binge watched it. While I thought the different cultures and ways of living were very fascinating, and I understood why the people were doing what they were doing, the host seemed so squeamish. You honestly can't be a "dark tourist" and experience culture shock at the same time. You know what you signed up for. He just seemed so offended by every thing and was at times, disrespectful to the people and their culture, especially when he looked disgusted by some things. Sure, they're a little gross but you gotta have an open mind. It doesn't matter if he knows he's being disrespectful and acknowledges it, actually that makes it even worse. I just wish there was a host who would be able to understand the culture and reasoning and have fun doing what they're doing. It's fine to watch if you just kind of ignore the guy.

The series features interesting sights and events. Things you might not normally come across as they are rather niche and off the beaten track.

The one downside that I find bothersome is the host's being shocked at every slightly controversial thing. I don't know whether it's scripted that way or if he is easily offended, but it often comes across as ignorant.

Looking past that, however, I would recommend the series as it offers an insight into many places that are seen (almost) nowhere else on television.

My fiance and I binged the whole series in a night. I don't get the negative comments. The host is fine and makes some funny comments. Very interesting series that draws you in immediately.

An enjoyable time, giving a little bit of knowledge into the world of Dark Tourism. I will say, the presenter often felt he was forcing stories into the show instead of it coming naturally. It has this staged feel to it that feels very one sided most of the time. I also come from Paddock Wood, the location of the War and Peace show, shown in the episode "Europe". And it's obvious that he is drawing at straws as the show itself is about remembering the past, however it's presented in a way that makes the majority of the person's attending nazi sympathisers. Which couldn't be further from the truth. Anyway, good show, just very over dramatic.