Metropolis

Synopsis

Metropolis explores one important world city each episode, uncovering rich historical secrets behind its extraordinary location. A travel guide to iconic cities around the world, highlighting hidden secrets, signature foods and cultural idiosyncrasies.

First Air Date: 2015-01-04

Last Air Date: 2015-09-24

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: Travel Channel

Top Cast

Corey Johnson as Narrator (voice)
Jeremy Irons as N/A
Margaret Cho as N/A
Virginia Madsen as N/A
Don Wildman as N/A
Andrew Zimmern as N/A
Sienna Guillory as N/A
Anthony Melchiorri as N/A
Chris Noth as N/A
Dan Stevens as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (2015)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Manhattan (2015-01-04)

Exploring the stories and places that make Manhattan the city that never sleeps.
Ep. 2: San Francisco (2015-01-04)

Defining moments in the history of San Francisco are highlighted. Included: the California Gold Rush; the great earthquake of 1906; the invention of the cable car; the Golden Gate Bridge.
Ep. 3: Rome (2015-06-18)

Travel Channel stars reveal historic tidbits about Rome. Included: a look at how fire led to outdoor drinking; and the influence of American GIs on an iconic pasta dish.
Ep. 4: London (2015-06-18)

Travel Channel stars explore the history of London, including its street food and the birth of stock exchanges.
Ep. 5: Paris (2015-09-24)

The history and culture of Paris is explored, including its rich culinary roots. Included: the role baguettes played in the French Revolution; the birth of the celebrity chef; and the pharmacist who invented French fries.
Ep. 6: New Orleans (2015-09-24)

Travel Channel stars explore different aspects of New Orleans. Included: swamps, steamboats and po'boys.