Ride with Norman Reedus
| Ride with Norman Reedus | |
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| Directed by | Josh Richards |
| Starring | Norman Reedus |
| Theme music composer | The Well |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Cinematography | Ethan Mills |
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Ride with Norman Reedus is an American travel series that premiered on AMC on June 12, 2016. The series follows actor and motorcycle enthusiast Norman Reedus where he and a guest of the week travel across a different destination on a motorcycle while exploring the city's biker culture and checking out various locales.
AMC renewed the series for a six-episode second season on September 23, 2016, slated to air in 2017.[1][2]
Production
AMC ordered the series on October 29, 2015 with a premiere date set for June 2016.[3] The idea came from AMC president of original programming Joe Stillerman who called Reedus about doing a show about his love for motorcycles in which Reedus replied "Yes, yes, yes right away" before Stillerman can change his mind.[4] Reedus picks the ride companion for each episode due to their history and location, like Peter Fonda who is known for appearing in the film Easy Rider.[5]
Guest Riders
- Imogen Lehtonen – Jewelry Designer/Friend
- Balthazar Getty – Actor
- Jason Paul Michaels – Custom Bike Builder
- Peter Fonda – Actor
- Jake Lamagno – Artist/Friend
- Brent Hinds – Musician
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | ||||
| 1 | 6 | June 12, 2016 | July 17, 2016 | ||
| 2 | 6 | 2017 | TBA | ||
Episodes
Season 1: (2016)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "California: Pacific Coast Highway" | June 12, 2016 | 0.75[6] |
| Norman invites jewelry designer and friend Imogen Lethonen to ride up the scenic cliffs of the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway). They start out in Los Angeles, winding 400 miles up the coast, then stopping in Santa Barbara and Pismo Beach, and ending up in the biker town of Santa Cruz. Along the way, the go beach dune-buggying, test ride gas-less bikes of the future, called Zero electric bikes, and joins in on a biker podcast. | ||||
| 2 | 2 | "Death Valley: Dante's View" | June 19, 2016 | 0.47[7] |
| Norman invites actor and best buddy Balthazar Getty for an epic ride through two states. They start out in Las Vegas, Nevada, heading 120 miles west on US 160 through the mountains and valleys across states lines into California, deep into the heart of Death Valley. Their bikes of choice are matching red Ducatis. Along the way, they stop to see Zombie Burlesque show, ride suped-up dirt bikes and meet up with Nina and Anya, co-founders of "Babes Ride Out" to ride Artist's Drive and Dante's View. | ||||
| 3 | 3 | "Appalachia: Blue Ridge Parkway" | June 26, 2016 | 0.62[8] |
| Norman invites custom bike builder Jason Paul Michaels from Brother Moto to ride through Appalachia. Norman's bike of choice is a Confederate Hellcat, while Jason Paul's bike is a Motus MST. They start out in Atlanta, Georgia, heading north into some of the most beautiful roads in the south. Along the way, they plan on hitting the Fontana Dam, riding the famous "Dragon's Tail" and heading up the Blue Ridge Parkway all the way up to Asheville, North Carolina. They stop to hang out with the locals at the Deal's Gap and join in on the biker festivities and also watch the mini-bike races. | ||||
| 4 | 4 | "Texas: Twisted Sisters" | July 3, 2016 | 0.58[9] |
| Norman invites his New York-based artist and friend Jake Lamagno to ride the back roads of Texas. They start their ride in Austin, heading west through Hill Country on Ranch Road 336 to ride the legendary "Twisted Sisters" near Medina, and ending up in San Antonio. Norman's bike of choice is his custom Triumph Tiger 800XCX, while Jake's bike is a 1977 Harley Davidson Sportster. They stop at Limey Bikes, visit film director Robert Rodriguez at Troublemaker Studios to check out his movie bikes, see Norman's favorite band, The Well, and shoot vintage weapons at homemade targets at a gun range called A Place to Shoot. | ||||
| 5 | 5 | "Louisiana: Crescent City" | July 10, 2016 | 0.61[10] |
| Norman invites Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds for a ride through southern Louisiana. They begin in Lafayette through the Atchafalaya Basin into Baton Rouge, following the Great River Road south along the Mississippi River and ending up in the New Orleans. Their bikes of choice are a Triumph Tigers. They start their journey at a taco joint, Taco Sisters before meeting Mike Clay to catch several crayfish in his pond. It's back on the road in Henderson to meet Captain Tucker for an airboat ride through the swamp with alligators. Back on the bikes, they cruise around Baton Rouge go aboard the Hollywood Casino on a riverboat, and stop at Middendorf's. Finally, they arrive in Crescent City. Their first stop is Abracadabra Tattoos, where they get tribute tattoos to the late Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead, followed by a visit to a priestess to perform a voodoo ceremony in front of a shrine of Marie Laveau. Next, they eat at Elizabeth's for boudin, and meet an all-girl motorcycle group (Caramel Curves) to celebrate their 11th anniversary with a ride around the city. Norman and Brent end their trip with a walk around Bourbon Street. | ||||
| 6 | 6 | "The Keys With Peter Fonda" | July 17, 2016 | 0.63[11] |
| Norman takes a legendary ride with one of his idols, Easy Rider actor Peter Fonda, who inspired him to first get on a motorcycle. They go on an adventure through the swamp of the Florida Everglades. They start in Naples, stop in Miami, then take the Overseas Highway on the Seven Mile Bridge south to Key West, Peter's old stomping grounds. Norman's bike of choice is a Triumph Tiger 800XC, while Peter's bike is a Triumph Thunderbird Storm. They try alligator meat at Joanie's Blue Crab Café, check out Lucky Cole's biker campground, test ride Moto Guzzis, learn how to roll their own cigars, and eat hogfish sandwiches at Hogfish Grill. Lastly, they make it to the Southernmost point buoy. | ||||
References
- ↑ Erik Pederson (September 23, 2016). "'Ride With Norman Reedus' Renewed For Season 2 On AMC". Deadline.
- ↑ Lesley Goldberg (September 23, 2016). "'Ride With Norman Reedus' Renewed for Second Season at AMC". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Cynthia Littleton (October 29, 2015). "AMC Orders Motorcycle Travel Series 'Ride with Norman Reedus'". Variety. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
- ↑ Eric Goldman (June 10, 2016). "THE WALKING DEAD'S NORMAN REEDUS ON HIS NEW MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL SERIES". IGN. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
- ↑ Laura Prudom (June 12, 2015). "Norman Reedus Talks New Motorcycle Travel Show, Why 'Walking Dead' Season 7 is 'Worth the Wait'". Variety. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
- ↑ http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-6-12-2016.html
- ↑ http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-6-19-2016.html
- ↑ http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-6-26-2016.html
- ↑ http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-7-3-2016.html
- ↑ http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-7-10-2016.html
- ↑ http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-7-17-2016.html
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