Shay Mitchell is living her dream as the host of her travel and culinary show, Thirst With Shay Mitchell. The series, which can now be streamed on Max, follows Mitchell as she explores the world and tries different drinks in South America. The show was born out of her curiosity and love for adventure, with Mitchell wanting to further explore cultures, history, and human connections through drinks. She saw it as an opportunity to learn about different cultures through the beverages they consume.
The experience of hosting a travel show was very different for Mitchell compared to her scripted roles in shows like Pretty Little Liars and You. She found it exciting and nerve-racking to be herself on camera and share her passion for travel and drinks with the audience. During the filming of the show, Mitchell visited countries like Argentina and Brazil, trying local beverages like potato wine in Peru and espresso in Colombia. She found that the spontaneous moments during filming made the experience more memorable and enjoyable.
While season 1 of Thirst With Shay Mitchell is currently airing, Mitchell is already thinking about a potential second season and beyond. She expressed her desire to continue exploring different places around the world through the show, with a particular interest in filming in Asia for season 2. Mitchell is curious about many other places she has yet to discover and is hopeful for the show to continue for several more seasons.
Looking ahead to a possible future season, Mitchell mentioned that she would love to have her former Pretty Little Liars co-star, Ashley Benson, join her as a travel companion. Despite both actors now having children, they still plan to continue their tradition of going out for drinks together. Mitchell described Benson as her go-to buddy for a drink and emphasized their close friendship even with the new developments in their personal lives.
Thirst With Shay Mitchell is currently available for streaming on Max, with Mitchell expressing her excitement for the audience to see her travel adventures and experiences with different beverages. The show was a new and unique experience for Mitchell, who learned a lot from the process of shooting and exploring different cultures. She is hopeful for the show to continue for multiple seasons, exploring more places and experiencing new adventures with her viewers.
