A Preview of Season 2 of ‘Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish in Season Two of ‘Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham’. (Photo Courtesy of STARZ.)

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn’t exist.
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There are few adventures in this life as fulfilling or as special as the road trip, and it makes sense as to why. After all, hitting the road with someone that matters deeply to us, brings forth a supremely unique journey. Wherein one-of-a-kind memories are made and where emotions are shared and well… that really is something to behold. For we set out in this life to make as many memories as possible with special people and this act definitely accomplishes that and gives us plenty to reminisce upon down the line, and the roadtrip is so important to us and so beloved… that it should come as no surprise that there are television shows out there eager to recreate their wonder. Which is of course, one daunting task. Because that requires those shows to replicate the majesty of a roadtrip, and that is just a shockingly tall order.

Which is why so many shows in that vein feel more nostalgic than anything else and make us wistful for more time on the road. But believe it or not, it really is possible to achieve this seemingly unachievable goal, and all it requires… are hosts that indeed share a connection, and the show must offer an unfettered and open look at their adventures, complete with emotion and those special moments we crave, and one such show that has managed to pull this off, is Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham. For this STARZ series has indeed captured the magic of the roadtrip, and well, it’s top of mind of today simply because it is returning to the airwaves very soon, and we thought it would be best to preview what you can expect from season two of this show, in a spoiler-free manner of course.

Because to do otherwise would spoil the adventure. But we do need to celebrate the wonder of this show, simply because… it took everything that made season one great and built upon it. For instance, now that Graham and Sam are comfortable with the show and know how they want to assemble it, they’re even more relaxed than they were when they toured Scotland. Which allows for realism to shine through, the kind that makes you feel as though you there and helps you to laugh heartily as they crack jokes and that allows for this year’s trip, to just feel so relaxed and real and it offers up a lot of downright fun. Because this time around, Sam and Graham take part in some unique adventures and check out some incredible places that elicit awe and wonder.

All of which gives rise to a flawless roadtrip show, one that truly takes us on an experience, but what’s equally as amazing… is that this new season of storytelling, offers so much more. For that relaxed and comfortable nature has motivated Sam and Graham to lean into the business they know and love and add some theatrical twists to season two. Which quite frankly, enrich the show like never before and add a new spin on the roadtrip series. Because we’ve never quite seen that in this type of show before and having some cinematic elements and some scripted comedy bits present, just keeps everything fresh and vibrant and draws you into the journey further. Allowing for quite frankly, a supremely special experience for the viewer. All of which makes season two, a true delight.

Because it’s funny, it’s refreshing, and it features an incredible tour of… New Zealand. Yes, that’s right, the place where Hobbits roam and Kiwi’s do… whatever Kiwi’s do… is precisely the land that Sam and Graham are going to explore. And explore it in amazing detail they do, and with incredible enthusiasm and joy, no less. And their travels remind us of the majesty of the roadtrip and why we love it, and the best news of all… is that we are days away from enjoying more adventures with these beloved actors. For season two of Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham, makes its debut on STARZ this Friday, and we cannot wait to geek out about their incredible adventures with all of you.

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