Reluctant Traveler: Season 4 for Apple TV Apfelpatient

Eugene Levy is back on the road – even though he's reluctant to do so. Apple TV has renewed the Emmy-nominated travel series "The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy" for a fourth season of eight episodes. This time, the Canadian is determined to say "yes" much more often – especially to the adventures he's always avoided.

Apple continues to expand its nonfiction programming, securing another season of its most successful travel series with this order. The fourth season will add to Apple TV's ongoing lineup, which in June 2026 will range from new series to renewals. Emmy winner Eugene Levy, known for "Schitt's Creek," remains the central figure both in front of and behind the camera: He hosts the series and also serves as an executive producer. What makes the new season stand out, and what the show's track record is after three years, paints a well-rounded picture of an unlikely travel hero.

Eight episodes, one new theme

The fourth season comprises eight episodes and sends Eugene Levy around the world once again. The narrative twist: Levy attempts to raise the bar by saying "yes" to travel experiences he has carefully avoided his entire life - and has done so in previous seasons as well. Saying no used to be his safe haven. After three seasons on the road, however, he has discovered that he possesses more of an adventurous spirit than he ever suspected.

In the new episodes, he takes this approach even further: He embraces unfamiliar experiences, faces unexpected challenges, and dares to undertake precisely those ventures that he would otherwise have instinctively and immediately rejected. The series' core principle remains intact, but the stakes are noticeably raised.

"Saying yes" – as a strategy with reservations

Levy himself puts his change of heart into perspective with his usual dry humor. After three seasons, he has, albeit reluctantly, more or less accepted that saying "yes" to new experiences isn't necessarily bad for him. Therefore, he's resolved to say "yes" a bit more often this season. It's a strategy he's approaching with considerable caution.

It is precisely this mix of a reluctant main character and genuine wanderlust that has carried the format since its inception.

Royal encounter and prominent fellow travelers

The third season already delivered some truly memorable highlights. An episode featuring Prince William became a global talking point: headlines celebrated the heir to the throne in a rare, very personal, and emotional conversation with Levy – as heir to the crown and also as a father who consciously wants to do many things differently. Grammy Award winner Michael Bublé also appeared, and Levy traveled with his daughter Sarah. Apple has announced further special guests for the fourth season, without yet revealing their identities.

Awards, nominations and critics' opinions

Since its debut, "The Reluctant Traveler" has garnered widespread critical and audience acclaim. Reviewers have praised the series for its visually outstanding filming and its successful blend of travel documentary and comedy; Levy himself is described as a consistently entertaining host.

Awards abound. At the Critics Choice Real TV Awards, the show won Best Travel/Adventure Show and Best Unstructured Series. At the Imagen Awards, it triumphed as Best Variety or Reality Show. In addition, it received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special and Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program, as well as a nomination for Best Ongoing Documentary at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards – alongside numerous other accolades.

Production and availability

The series is produced for Apple TV by Twofour. Eugene Levy, David Brindley, Nic Patten, Lily Fitzpatrick, Iain Peckham, and Adam Barry serve as executive producers. The complete first three seasons are available worldwide on Apple TV, allowing viewers to catch up on the previous episodes before the new ones premiere. Apple has not yet announced a specific release date for the fourth season.

Another building block for Apple's documentary and travel program

With this renewal, Apple is strengthening its nonfiction division, which recently expanded with the second season of the cooking documentary "Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars". While the drama segment, centered around the most-watched original hit "Pluribus," just won a Gotham Award, Apple continues to rely on a proven workhorse in the unscripted realm. The fact that a show featuring a decidedly travel-averse host is now entering its fourth season speaks volumes about the concept's success. (Image: Apple)