# Conan Without Borders (2015)

> Conan O'Brien travels to countries around the world and turns each stop into a comedic misadventure.

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## Facts

- Seasons: 2
- Episodes: 13
- Episode runtime: 42 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: documentary, comedy
- Cast: Conan O'Brien
- TMDB rating: 8.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20188720/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Tone: breezy, goofy, sincere, playful

## What critics say

Critics generally found Conan O'Brien's charm and self-deprecating humor carry a light travel format, though the show is more amiable than groundbreaking.

## Synopsis

Conan Without Borders (2015-2017) is an American comedy documentary series hosted by Conan O'Brien, a late night comedian who travels to destinations around the world. Across two seasons and thirteen episodes of roughly 42 minutes each, Conan himself is the only principal figure, appearing as Himself in every episode. The engine of the show is the mismatch between his uncanny, self-deprecating humor and unfamiliar customs, languages, and local rituals, which he tackles by plunging into each place headfirst and treating every encounter as a set piece. Each episode is built around a single destination, with the host's bits, improvised encounters with residents, and awkward attempts at local customs shaping the arc. The show is a light, breezy watch, warm and goofy, with a sincere curiosity underneath the jokes. Its shape is a self-contained, episodic travelogue rather than a continuing story, so episodes work in any order. Fans of Parts Unknown, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and Borat will find resonance in its blend of travel observation and cringe-tinged comedy. Viewers who enjoy a host-driven tour of global cultures and playful culture clash will feel at home here.

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