Six individuals from the UK, with diverse perspectives on the upheaval and perils associated with migrants and inflatable boats, embark on a journey alongside refugees originating from Syrian camps and Somali townships. The journey provides a compelling learning experience. If your interest is piqued by documentaries that incite deep thinking and sometimes spark controversy, Channel 4’s new series, ‘Journey to the Other Side’, is a must-watch. It draws its inspiration from an Australian series that aired over four seasons between 2011 and 2018.
The UK series follows six average citizens with greatly contrasting views on the matter of migratory routes and the inflatable boats crisis, as they travel well-traversed paths to the south-eastern shores of England. The inaugural episode follows the journey of participants Dave, Bushra, and Chloe to Raqqa in Syria. They interact with the local populace who are grappling with the after-effects of a vanquished regime, and living in a nation left in disarray, with millions of its own people displaced.
This is a challenging quest, compelling participants and viewers alike to reassess their beliefs and hypothesis. The other half of the group, consisting of Nathan, Mathilda, and Jess, undertake their journey to Mogadishu, Somalia. This city has been plagued with violence due to relentless civil strife and frequent assaults by the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab.
As the trio interacts with local militias, they are compelled to address their fears and gain an understanding of why individuals are eager to flee from such a harsh reality. At this point in time, no specific broadcast schedule has been officially declared for ‘Journey to the Other Side’ in the US, Australia, or New Zealand.