James May: Our Man in…
Seen it?2020 | 3 seasons | 50 min | Documentary, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, action fans and the curious. If you loved Nathan for You or The Rehearsal, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, eye-opening.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 13 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
James May embarks on a remarkable journey across Japan, from its icy north to its balmy south. He’ll see the sights, meet the locals, and eat the noodles in a bid to truly understand the Land of the Rising Sun.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Japan is the high point.
Japan2020 · 6 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
Italy2022 · 6 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday- India2024 · 3 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Tom Whitter, James May, Henry Dalton
- James MaySelf