"The Trip" series is, if not a direct sequel, a sort of companion piece to the earlier movie
" Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story (2005)".

which polarised critics and viewers into 'love it or hate it' positions.

Both need to be viewed in the context of Brit comedians Coogan & Brydon's
long established high profile tabloid / paparazzi media personas.

So it's interesting how well the humour carries to a USA audience ?