Dark Tourist

Really don't get everyone ragging on the host. He poses questions in a similar way to Jon Ronson, always with a smile and kindness but he's not afraid to ask the tough, blunt questions. I guess some people find this offensive. He also has an extremely dry sense of humour, which again, I think some people found offensive but I think he is pretty funny. Nothing offended me at all. It's a style of journalism where he goes and experiences the places and pushes some boundaries, and asks difficult questions to try and get behind the psych of it all. He's not trying to make a neutral doco. Anyway, I enjoyed it a lot.

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.

Overall I found the series to be pretty interesting. The presenter didn't bother me as much as he seems to for others.

The series made me want to try a few of the things he did on the tour, especially the JFK tours look very interesting.

Take a little tour of the dark side of life!

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.