The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy
Season 3 of The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy lands on Apple TV+ like a well‑worn travel journal—familiar, comforting, with a few surprises penned in. Eugene Levy continues his journey from “reluctant observer” to someone inching toward, “Hey, maybe I do enjoy this.” It’s not a radical transformation, but that’s its heart.
What’s New This Season
Eugene sets out to tackle his personal “ultimate bucket list,” visiting eight countries including India, England, South Korea, Mexico, Ireland, Canada, Austria, and the U.S. alongside special guests like his daughter Sarah Levy, Michael Bublé, Rahul Dravid, and even the Prince of Wales
The format stays true: Levity, hesitation, mishaps, and marvels in equal measure. But this season leans more into cultural immersion, meaningful encounters, and moments that seem to stay with him
What Works Well
Levy’s evolving mindset is the real draw. He’s still quirky, still joking, still even mildly baffled by airports—but he also seems more open to the unexpected. That slow, human growth makes watching this travel show more than just scenic snapshots.
Guest episodes add texture. Whether it’s with his daughter or a famous singer or sports star, the chemistry feels warm and unscripted. These episodes often bring out laughter and reflection in equal measure.
Beautiful locales + rich culture. From vibrant Indian streets to the rituals of Day of the Dead in Mexico, and the royal airs of England, the destinations are more than just backdrops. The show gives them space to live and breathe.
What Still Feels Off
Pacing occasionally drags. Some episodes lean too long on scenery without enough payoff in insight or character moments. It feels like the show is sometimes unsure whether to be more comedy, more travel diary, or more introspective.
“Reluctant” shtick can feel repeated. The safe jokes about discomfort—bugs, food, awkward customs—are mostly fun, but echoes of earlier seasons creep in. By episode 4 or 5, the tension between “I don’t want to do this” and “holy wow this is amazing” sometimes becomes predictable.
Light on depth in some places. When interacting with local customs or histories, the show occasionally glosses over complexity in favor of gentle uplift. It’s not bad—it’s just not as probing as it might be if it leaned harder into the questions behind the beauty.
Final Verdict
Season 3 doesn’t reinvent the formula—it doesn’t need to. What it does is polish it. Eugene Levy still starts reluctant but ends more present, more curious, more moved. If you’re tuning in for what a travel show could be—not just postcards and exotic shots but small kindnesses, cultural surprises, and the pleasure of peering outside your comfort zone—this season delivers.
Rating: ★★★★ / 5
