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The Tourist (TV series)

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The Tourist
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryEntertainment
FoundedJanuary 1, 2022; 4 years ago (2022-01-01)
Headquarters
United Kingdom / Australia
Area served
United Kingdom, Australia, United States, Germany, Canada, Latin America
Key people
Jamie Dornan (lead actor), Danielle Macdonald (lead actress)
ProductsTelevision series
ParentTwo Brothers Pictures, BBC One, Stan, HBO Max (season 1), Netflix (season 2)

The Tourist is a 2022 television series blending drama, thriller, and black comedy genres, featuring Jamie Dornan as a man who suffers memory loss following a car accident in the Australian wilderness. The show debuted on BBC One in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2022, followed by its release on Stan in Australia on 2 January, and later on HBO Max in the United States on 3 March. Its second season, set against the backdrop of Ireland, premiered on 1 January 2024 in both the UK and Australia, with a US release on 29 February 2024.

Plot

This series intertwines suspenseful thriller aspects with dark comedic tones and incorporates a romantic storyline.

Series 1

An Irishman awakens in an Australian hospital with no recollection of his past. As he searches for his identity, he encounters a local woman who aids him in uncovering who he is. Gradually, evidence emerges pointing to a troubling history he must evade before it overtakes him.

Cast

Series 2

Series 1 (2022)

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Development

In February 2020, a joint production between BBC One and Stan was announced for a limited mystery-thriller series penned by Harry and Jack Williams, directed by Chris Sweeney, and produced by Two Brothers Pictures. Subsequently, HBO Max joined the project to distribute it within the United States. By January 2021, the cast featured actors such as Jamie Dornan, Danielle Macdonald, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and Alex Dimitriades. Initially, Hugo Weaving was cast but was replaced by Damon Herriman shortly before filming commenced.

Series 1

Principal photography started in March 2021 across South Australia, focusing on regional locations including Port Augusta, Peterborough, and the scenic Flinders Ranges, with additional scenes shot in Adelaide. To replicate Bali’s Kuta Beach, production utilized North Haven Beach near Adelaide. Filming concluded in July 2021.

Series 2

Production for the second installment commenced in April 2023, featuring the return of lead actors Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald. The main filming occurred in Dublin, Ireland, with new additions to the cast such as Diarmaid Murtagh, Conor MacNeill, and Olwen Fouéré, among others. Shooting locations encompassed Dublin city, Bray, Djouce, and the Wicklow Mountains.

Release

All3Media handles the global distribution of the series.

The debut episode aired on 1 January 2022 on BBC One in the United Kingdom, followed by its release on Stan in Australia the subsequent day. It was later made available on 3 March 2022 on HBO Max across the United States and Latin America, as well as on Amazon Prime in Canada.

All six episodes were subsequently accessible via BBC iPlayer, garnering 18 million views upon launch, which positioned it as the third highest-performing drama debut on the platform. By March 2022, it had become iPlayer’s most-watched series overall. The premiere episode alone attracted 6,428,000 views on iPlayer during 2022, ranking it as the third most-watched individual show that year.

The series was introduced to German audiences through ZDF on 12 August 2022.

Following its success, the show was renewed for a second season in March 2022, with filming beginning in Ireland in April 2023. The sophomore season premiered on 1 January 2024 on both BBC One and Stan. In the United States, distribution shifted from Max to Netflix, where it debuted on 29 February 2024.

Series 1

According to review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Series 1 holds a 97% approval rating based on 36 critiques, with an average score of 7.40/10. The critical consensus highlights Jamie Dornan as an engaging lead in The Tourist, describing it as an intriguing drama that deepens its suspense through effective shocks and well-timed humor. On Metacritic, it boasts a weighted average of 81 out of 100 from 11 critics, signifying "universal acclaim." Performances by Dornan and Macdonald received particular commendation.

Lucy Mangan of The Guardian awarded it four out of five stars, calling it "stylish, entertaining and full of unexpected twists." Ed Cumming from The Independent regarded it as Dornan’s finest acting effort so far, while Lauren Morris writing for Radio Times praised it as "a gripping mystery that keeps viewers engaged with moments of genuine laughter." The Guardian ranked the series twenty-fourth among the top television shows of 2022. Additionally, it emerged as the UK’s most-watched drama for that year.

Series 2

Nick Clark from the Evening Standard gave Series 2 a four-star rating out of five, commending its "intense, brutal yet frequently humorous" scriptwriting. Anita Singh at The Daily Telegraph also rated it four out of five stars, noting an increase in comedic elements compared to the first season. Adam Sweeting of The Arts Desk emphasized Jamie Dornan’s portrayal for its "graceful presence, subtle wit and quiet command," despite occasional lapses into "unnecessary eccentricity." Barbara Ellen from The Observer assigned three out of five stars, describing the season as "robust," though missing some of the original series’ mystical qualities.

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Outcome
2022 Logie Awards Most Outstanding Actor Jamie Dornan Template:Nom
Most Outstanding Supporting Actor Damon Herriman Template:Nom
Most Outstanding Miniseries or Telemovie The Tourist Template:Nom
Monte Carlo Television Festival Golden Nymph Award for Best Television Series The Tourist Template:Won
Golden Nymph Award for Best Creation The Tourist Template:Won
Betaseries Public Prize The Tourist Template:Won
Edinburgh International Television Festival Breakthrough Award Danielle Macdonald Template:Won
TVTimes Magazine Awards Favourite Dramatic Performance Jamie Dornan Template:Nom
AACTA Technical Crafts Awards Best Cinematography in Television (Episode 1) Ben Wheeler Template:Nom
Best Cinematography in Television (Episode 6) Geoffrey Hall Template:Nom
Best Production Design in Television (Episode 1) Scott Bird Template:Won
AACTA Awards Best Television Drama Series 'The Tourist' 'Template:Nom'
Best Lead Actor in Television Drama 'Jamie Dornan' 'Template:Nom'
Royal Television Society Programme Awards 'Best Sound-Drama' 'Paul Cotterel, Paul Carter and Del Kenneally' 'Template:Nom'
'Best Picture Enhancement' 'Dan Coles' 'Template:Nom'
'Best Photography-Drama & Comedy' 'Ben Wheeler' 'Template:Nom'
'Venice TV Awards' 'Best Drama' 'The Tourist' 'Template:Nom'
'Location Managers Guild Awards' 'Outstanding Locations in Limited Anthology Television' 'Sarah Abbey, Mark Evans, Maria Humphreys and Scott McCarten' 'Template:Nom'
'British Society of Cinematographers Awards' 'Best Cinematography in a Television Drama' 'Ben Wheeler' 'Template:Won'
'British Academy Television Awards' 'Best Photography and Lighting: Fiction' 'Ben Wheeler' 'Template:Nom'
'National Film Awards UK' 'Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series ' 'Shalom Brune-Franklin' 'Template:Nom'

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