The actor and talk show host puts his own spin on the dated traveling show style in “Conan O’Brien Must Go.” Premiering Thursday, April 18 on Max, the four-episode sequence is based on the radio “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend. ” The show follows O’Brien, 60, as he visits “friends ” that he’s made (aka, fans who have called into his podcast ). The end result is a travel show that occasionally feels self indulgent, as all celebrity travel shows do. However, it’s also engaging and offers an odd and colorful look at different nations. 8 Conan O’Brien trying to dress like a native in Norway. Courtesy of Conaco/Max 8 Conan O’Brien learning about Norway gender and dating traditions. Courtesy of Conaco/Max Explore More ‘American Idol’ student and Grammy winner dying at 47 10 days Taylor Swift apparently sinks her pen into father Joe Alwyn on’ The Tortured Poets Department ‘ Dr. Phil silent after real estate agent says squatting is justified by colonization:’ Get that land up’ It may appeal to fans of O’Brien, and it may also appeal to viewers who feel oblivious to him, but enjoy interesting insights into different cultures. Each season begins with picturesque scenes and stunning scenery. There’s a voiceover similar to what you’d hear in a nature documentary, narrating how O’Brien was once “a proud talk show host, ” but “a changing ecosystem ” has sent him to a “drier and harsher climate: the weekly podcast. O’Brien is described by the voice as” This villain with dull little eyes, the eyes of a richly decorated doll” and how he is “forced to feed on that meagerist of morsels, the strange calling fan, unhinged by the wild smell of their gentle enthusiasm.” . He scavenges in remote areas. Uninvited, fueled by a deep hunger for identification and the occasional picture. The first show ends with O’Brien appearing to ring one fan’s doorbell in Norway. O’Brien then begins to criticize his living position on the fly, pointing out how the wheat in his home is sour. The frightened fan lets him into his apartment. 8 Conan O’Brien explores Norway, Thailand, Argentina, and Ireland in his novel travel show. Courtesy of Conaco/Max 8 Conan O’Brien visiting a tower in Ireland. Following this, Conaco/MaxO’Brien travels on to do segments about Norway culture, including a visit to Viking enthusiasts, an appointment with a psychologist about contemporary sex and dating customs, and he visits a fishing boat worker. “That’s straight, I have two supporters in Norway! ” he boasts. The end result is a very well-rounded hour that explores a variety of national and cultural topics. But it never loses view of doing it in O’Brien’s peculiar manner. When his next fan turns out to be terse, O’Brien says, “We have zero chemical, what are we going to do? That breaks the snow, and it demonstrates O’Brien’s ability to think quickly and engage in conversation with just about anyone. 8 Conan O’Brien tries to fit in with the visitors on his journey show. Courtesy of Conaco/Max 8 Conan O’Brien visits his ancient land, Ireland, where he goes to a castle. Courtesy of Conaco/MaxHowever, often his jokes and bits get boring – like a picture when he loses his baggage, so he dons standard “Norwegian” dress from a local business. He then speaks with a neighborhood man on the street about how no one really wears that, and O’Brien looks foolish in it. It’s mildly funny, but the man is n’t that chatty. So the end result is a constant exchange in which O’Brien repeatedly asks a man, who only responds with brief, “yes ” answers. But, O’Brien is an old pro, and the show clips along at a steady pace. The show switches to fresh material just as a segment starts to seem like it’s overstaying its welcome. Other episodes include the comedian taking trips to Thailand, Argentina and Ireland. 8 Conan O’Brien dancing in Argentina. Courtesy of Conaco/Max 8 Conan O’Brien in Thailand. O’Brien searches for Bono in a park among the shrubbery in an episode of Emerald Isle, as if he were searching for a wild animal, in an amusing scene. Finding a pair of Bono’s trademark sunglasses, he comments that he’s close to finding the musician because “ He sheds these. He then uses a statuette from the Global Humanitarian Award as “bait.” Conan O’Brien Must go fits nicely into the category of “celebrity travel shows, ” and while it may not appeal to viewers who were initially unimpressed with him, it is still entertaining to watch. Conan O’Brien tries to dress like a local in Norway. Courtesy of Conaco/Max Conan O’Brien learning about Norwegian sex and dating customs. Courtesy of Conaco/Max Conan O’Brien explores Norway, Thailand, Argentina, and Ireland in his new travel show. Courtesy of Conaco/Max Conan O’Brien visiting a lighthouse in Ireland. Courtesy of Conaco/Max Conan O’Brien tries to fit in with the locals on his travel show. Courtesy of Conaco/Max Conan O’Brien visits his ancestral homeland, Ireland, where he goes to a lighthouse. Courtesy of Conaco/Max Conan O’Brien dancing in Argentina. Courtesy of Conaco/Max Conan O’Brien in Thailand. Courtesy of Conaco/Max Advertisement
