After becoming the most watched unscripted show in Roku’s history with just 3 episodes, Tracee Ellis Ross is packing her bags again. Season 2 is officially a go, much to the delight of fans who fell in love with its heartfelt storytelling and celebration of self-discovery.

Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross offers viewers more than a typical travel show with postcard perfect destinations, it serves up ritual, introspection, and rich solitude. In its debut season, it struck a chord with viewers by blending the beauty of global exploration with the intimate truths of traveling alone. Tracee visited Morocco, Mexico, and Spain, and each episode unfolded like a love letter to independence, joy, and personal growth as she invited audiences to see the world not just as a destination, but as a mirror reflecting back the traveler’s own transformation.

“Thank you to everyone who watched, shared, and posted about the show. Get ready to overpack your bags cuz we’re going on more adventures!” Tracee announced, her words brimming with gratitude.

“Thank you to Roku for your incredible partnership and care with my show, and to the amazing team that made it all possible. But the biggest thank you goes to everyone who has watched, embraced and shared my journeys. The way the show is resonating feels truly special – all of the comments, the conversations, the connection… my cup runneth over.”

A subtle yet powerful undertone running through Solo Traveling was the way Tracee wove her haircare brand, Pattern Beauty, into the narrative. Rather than feeling like product placement, Pattern’s presence felt organic. Tracee showcased the rituals of caring for her curls while on the road, offering tips, routines, and inspiration for travelers to embrace their natural hair wherever they are in the world. This integration turned the show into an extension of value driven brand media, reinforcing Pattern’s mission to celebrate and support textured hair while deepening its cultural resonance. In doing so, Tracee demonstrated how a founder can merge authenticity and entrepreneurship into a storytelling experience.

Overall, the impact of the show has been undeniable. Solo Traveling gave visibility to the often overlooked freedom and fulfillment found in navigating the world solo, and Season 1 delivered unforgettable moments: navigating the markets of Marrakech, rainy pool days in the Yucatan, and still finding joy in Spain while recovering from food poisoning.

In every city, Tracee consistently ate good food (paired with good wine) and wore good fashion. She also enjoyed the trees. But perhaps the most impressive piece of all is that she took time to ask questions and learn the culture from the locals, always dressed in a respectful but stylish manner, and remained courteous and friendly to staff. Tracee is a representation of what responsible tourism can look like.

Each scene captured both the external beauty of a destination and the internal journey of self-connection.

Viewers have obviously connected with Tracee’s experience. People were drawn to her unapologetic joy. Critics praised her reframing of luxury, not as extravagance, but as peace and self-affirmation. Her presence shifted narratives around singlehood, aging, and Black female empowerment in a travel context.

Solo travel isn’t a trope or a thrill, it’s autonomy, reflection, and healing brought to vivid life. In a world that often labels solo women as lonely, she shows us the opposite: full.

This show was never just about travel. It’s a gentle guidebook for living with intention, claiming joy, and thriving in your own company. The season 2 renewal proves there’s demand for thoughtful, woman centered storytelling in this manner. And with Season 2 on the horizon, expectations are high.

While details about the next round of travels remain under wraps, fans can look forward to new destinations and the same reminder that you are responsible for your own happiness, and the best company you can keep, anywhere in the world, is yourself.