Destination: European Nights
By Stephanie Morgan,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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UEFA docuseries emphasizes similarities over differences.
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What's the Story?
DESTINATION: EUROPEAN NIGHTS explores the unique cultures behind the teams competing in the world's greatest football club competition, the UEFA Champions League. In each episode, sports journalist Guilleme Balague immerses himself in the history, players, and fans that make up various teams playing in the league and takes viewers along for the exciting ride throughout the playoffs.
Is It Any Good?
This docuseries hosted by sports journalist Guilleme Balague explores the profound impact of supporting a team -- proving that our similarities are far greater than our differences. Destination: European Nights takes viewers on a captivating journey into the world of football, where the true stars are the passionate fans who bring the stadiums to life. Through fascinating stories like the Silicon Valley player finding his place in Maccabi Haifa, an Israeli team where Arab and Jewish players compete side-by-side, the show highlights the power of football to bridge divides and create unity. In this highly bingeable show, every episode immerses the viewer in the electrifying atmosphere of a match. Balague's reporting makes viewers feel they're right there in the stands, experiencing the thrilling moments and absorbing the multicultural fabric of each team. The limited series is a celebration not only of sport, but of its ability to inspire, heal, and unite communities.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the message of unity in Destination: European Nights. How does football serve to bring communities together? Can you think of anything else that has the power to do that in the same way?
Point out the instances of empathy shown between players, especially between the Arab and Jewish players of Maccabi Haifa. Why is this notable? What do you think the players found out about each other once they started playing together? What lessons does this teach us about how people everywhere can solve their differences?
Why do you think the docuseries creators wanted to make it? Has it taught you anything new? Is that the focus of most documentaries, and do you think that goal has value?
TV Details
- Premiere date: June 6, 2023
- Cast: Guillem Balagué
- Network: Paramount+
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: Sports and Martial Arts , History
- Character Strengths: Teamwork
- TV rating: NR
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: August 29, 2023
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