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James May: Our Man in…

2020 – 2024Show3 seasons15 episodesTV-14

ComedyDocumentary
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic–8.5

A heartwarming, awe-inspiring documentary series about everyday modern life, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 15 episodes · best: S1E4 "Hey Bim!" 8.5

Episodes

8.1
7.7
7.4

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Travel Documentary
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Japan Focus
  • Personality-Driven
  • Wholesome Humor
  • Educational
  • Food & Lifestyle
  • Gentle Pacing
  • Authentic Encounters

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

January 3, 2020 · January 5, 2024 · Ended

First aired
January 3, 2020
Last aired
January 5, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 15 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Documentary, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Indonesian, Japanese, Italian
Made in
Italy, Japan, United Kingdom
Available in
133 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream James May: Our Man in…?"

Questions about James May: Our Man in…

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream James May: Our Man in…?

Prime

In the United States, James May: Our Man in… streams on Prime. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is James May: Our Man in… worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.2).

Which season of James May: Our Man in… is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is Hey Bim! (season 1, episode 4) at 8.5, and the lowest is John (season 3, episode 1) at 7.2.

Is James May: Our Man in… okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch James May: Our Man in…?

13 h

About 13 hours: 15 episodes in 3 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2024.

Will James May: Our Man in… make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching James May: Our Man in…?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.