• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14.

• Is it any good?

  4.0

• Common Sense says

  Edgy travel show follows Finnish duo on eye-opening trips.

Why We Rated This for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

• Messages:

  Although many of the customs and cultures explored may seem strange or taboo to Western audiences (fetishism, tribal fighting, taking drugs, etc.), the series looks at the lives of the world's native communities with the intent to inform and educate rather than exploit. Ultimately, it supports the idea of respecting native cultures, no matter how peculiar and/or absurd they may seem.
• Role models:

  While they have a bit of a wild side, both Riku and Tunna believe in being open minded, trying new things, and always respecting people and practices from other cultures.

What to watch out for

• Violence:

  The series explores various types of tribal fighting. Pistols, machine guns, and other weapons are shown. At times the pair is shot at. Occasional graphic descriptions of gang violence (like beating people and setting them on fire). Sacred swords and other traditional weaponry and fighting techniques are also shown, discussed, and revered.
• Sex:

  Customs the show's hosts delve into include activities in fetish hotels and the use of mannequins for sexual pleasure -- some fetishism is shown, but no actual sexual activity is visible. In one episode, Riku is shown lying naked on a table while women eat sushi off of him (no sensitive body parts are visible). Another episode includes a brief reference to incest.
• Language:

  Words like “damn” and “hell” are audible. Stronger words (“s--t," “f--k” ) are mostly bleeped, but occasionally something slips through.
• Consumerism:

  Some foreign brands and labels of various consumer items --  ranging from beer to robots -- are visible.
• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  Frequent social drinking (beer, hard liquor) and cigarette smoking. Both Riku and Tunna try ritual hallucinogenics.

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