Thirst with Shay Mitchell

Good concept, writing and camera work. The host is perpetually unprepared, self-interested and culturally phobic, though. That was probably a choice of the producer/director, but was not my cup of tea for a show called Thirst. For example, she wasn't aware of the importance of guinea pigs or Lake Titikaka in Peru. Both of those would be on Page One of a briefing about Peru. Maybe the idea was to keep her in the dark about where she was going to visit, but that sounds like a questionable decision. A host with a touch of knowledge or empathy for the place they're visiting would be an improvement.

Host and show are both super engaging. They not only showcase some beautiful storytelling around local cultures and beverages but it also takes us a long for the ride - given you a little taste of the behind the scenes and the realness that goes into creating a show like this, the ups and downs of travel and tackling some fears 😂 Some people here don't realize what the show is trying to do and it shows... Shay takes us on a journey through South America introduces us to some locals and celebrates the rich cultures through the beverages - made me want to visit these places myself - exactly what a travel show should do!

I loved the show. I think it's really smart to use the BTS instead of studio b roll and it makes the locations feel alive. I follow Shay on social and this feels a good cross between the BTS you see on social and normal travelogue. I hope it gets picked up for a second season so I can see more of these things around other parts of the world and see Shay interact with other people and communities. I would highly recommend this show to anyone who is interested in drinking culture / the food space or anyone who just wants to watch a fun, entertaining show that will keep you wanting more each week!

I don't knock many host on t.v show but let me tell you something about this lady, she is a terrible host for what this is. She absolutely is cringe in every single scene. Why does she look at the camera on every single scene? You can visibly tell how uncomfortable she is with nearly every drink or situation or food that is presented to her. I just don't understand how you can go into a show being so cringe. She may be super model beautiful but she lacks the ability to keep your attention for long stretches. I'm a pretty easy guy to keep entertained, especially when beautiful women come into play. I'm 23 minutes into episode 1, while a little buzzed and I want to turn it off. Crazy.

As a travel, food, drink, and culture enthusiast I was interested in this show. I was unfamiliar with the host but grew to love her and found her very entertaining and relatable. For people that are leaving bad reviews, maybe this show just isn't for you. Shay is playful and interested in learning about other cultures. She provides a unique and entertaining perspective for a travel show. I appreciate the camera eye contact, as she is bringing her viewers in with her on her journey. I didn't feel in any way that she was mocking any culture. Just learning through experiencing it firsthand. I hope this show continues!