Where to Watch James May's Great Explorers

Want to watch "James May's Great Explorers" in the comfort of your own home? Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or play the documentary TV series via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services – including rental, purchase, and subscription choices – along with the availability of "James May's Great Explorers" on each platform. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch "James May's Great Explorers" right now, here are some finer points about the 5 show.

Originally premiering February 13th, 2025, "James May's Great Explorers" stars James May. The series runs 1 season(s), and has a score of 55 (out of 100) on TMDB, which compiled reviews from 2 knowledgeable people.

You probably already know what the show's about, but just in case... Here’s the plot: "There was a time, before football and rock'n'roll, when explorers were the A-listers of their day. Death-defying antics and tales of daring made them the stuff of legend: names like Columbus, Raleigh, and Cook, who sailed off over the horizon to discover new lands and bring home treasures unimaginable to those sitting at home in dark, damp Europe.    Intrepid explorers they may have been, but ‘great' might be pushing it. Across the seven seas, they spilled blood and spread disease. They enabled the destruction of civilisations and the growth of slavery.  And many of their ‘discoveries' weren't quite what you'd think...   "

"James May's Great Explorers" is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on .