There is never any resolution. I always get sad toward the end of the show because I feel like I've learned nothing. Even though Josh the host is pretty likeable, it doesn't make up for the fact that this show is not very informative.
shareYou've got a window for seeing parts and peoples of the world you likely have never seen before. And you're being entertained while doing it. Perhaps reading text books is more your speed. If you're expecting this show or even any book to provide THE answer to mysteries that have persisted for sometimes thousands of years, it may be that your expectations are unrealistic. I felt the admission price was pretty fair.
shareI agree. The show moves at a fast pace, the host is likeable and I've seen episodes about topics I've been interested in for a long time and gotten some fresh info. You have to realize going in that there will be no resolution or else we would have heard about it in the news before. I think the show's purpose is more to discuss open mysteries than it is to really try and solve them.
shareI view it as a travelogue, not necessarily a show about unsolved mysteries. I don't expect any of the "mysteries" will be solved, but very much enjoy seeing all these places in the world I'll never get to visit on my own.
shareReal archeology takes years (or decades or even a lifetime), and its not possible to fit all that into a 40 minute episode. The documentaries I've seen have been filmed after the discoveries were made, or over several years like that Egyptian tomb excavation several years ago.
Excavation in Turbek is starting up again this month (April 2016). https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/dec/09/suleiman-the-magnificent-tomb-hungary
The search for Paititi continues.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2016/01/11/move-over-machu-picchu-the-discovery-of-paititi-the-secret-city-of-gold-may-change-peru-forever/#11fb808bf6e5
I'm not in it for a perfect resolution ever episode. I enjoy seeing and learning about new things. It's really refreshing seeing a new perspective on things I've seen before and things I haven't. I'd never heard of the Honjo Masamune, the Golden Bell, Paititi, the Krueger Gold, the Kalahari lost city or Yamashita's Gold before. And I've always enjoyed documentaries.
Its about the journey, not the destination.
If you're watching a Josh Gates show and hoping for resolution or closure, then yes, you're wasting your time. Instead watch it for the location, culture, history, and big goofy host, and I don't think you'd consider your time wasted.
TL;DR: They will never find any treasure on this show. It's just entertainment.
I found this show by accident, i had recently been to Mexico and visited Coba and climbed the pyramid there. As I was flipping channels a few months later Ithough I saw a glimpse of the same pyramid. I flipped back and watched the rest of the mayan apocalypse episode and thought it was so cool watching this guy walk through the same ruins I had just toured.
My kids loved it as well as they had not gone on the excursion with me. we have watched every episode together since. they are 7 and 10 and actually put their ipad and kindle down voluntarily and watch this show with me when its on.
Josh may never find much but its interesting and educational a rare mix.